Green Country Master Composters

Present the 2024

Steve Wood Master Composter Training Class

WHAT IS IT:  This series of classes and experiences is:

     •     Intended to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the composting process

     •     Designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to compost successfully and to become more environmentally conscious

     •     Taught by seasoned master composters; OSU & OU professors and other educators; commercial composters; and well-respected public and private sector experts.

The primary goal of this program is to train new Master Composters.

If participants are interested in attaining Master Composter Certification, they will be expected to:

     •     Attend all classes and complete the weekly assignments and short quizzes

     •     Complete a composting-related project that has an educational component

Note: Participants working toward a Master Composter certification will be provided with assistance in deciding on and completing their projects.

WHEN: The classes run for seven consecutive Monday evenings from March 18, 2024 thru April 29, 2024. Seating is limited.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:  EVERYONE who is interested in learning how to compost successfully and/or achieving a Master Composter Certification.

WHERE:  Classes will be conducted at the OSU Extension Center at the Tulsa Fairgrounds, 4116 E. 15th Street-- In-person only at this time since we are not equipped for online programs.

HOW MUCH: Tuition for this program is $65.

Class hours can be used to fulfill continuing education requirements for Tulsa County Master Gardeners and possibly other organizations.

Tickets Now Available: Purchase your ticket online at www.tulsamastergardeners.org

Please note: Since seating is limited, if you find yourself unable to attend classes after registration and payment, refunds will only be given prior to the first class meeting. No refunds will be given after the class starts.

However, if you find yourself unable to attend the 2024 class after it has started, you are invited to attend the 2025 class at no additional charge.

If the class is sold out and you wish to be placed on a waiting list, please send a request by email to: GCMasterComposters@gmail.com

Session 1: March 18, 2024, 6:00pm—9:00pm

Building Blocks

A Field Guide: Intro to Master Composting

Backyard Composting: What’s in it…for me?

Session 2:  March 25,2024, 6:00pm—9:00pm

Composting: What’s in it…from me?

Building a Compost Bin: Outdoor Activity

Beyond Backyard Composting: Indoor Presentation

Session 3: April 1, 2024, 6:00pm—9:00pm

Compost Connections: Save Our Soils!

Reducing Erosion: Outdoor Demonstration; Indoor Presentation

Digging Into Soil: Indoor Presentation

Session 4: April 8, 2024, 6:00pm—9:00pm

Composting FBI: Critters in the Compost

Digging into the Compost Pile: Outdoor Activity

Invertebrates in the Compost: Indoor Presentation   

Session 5: April 15, 2024, 6:00pm—9:00pm

Composting for Soil Regeneration

Living Soil: What is it? Why is it Better?

Vermicomposting: How and Why?

Session 6: April 22, 2024, 6:00pm—9:00pm

Connecting Many Dots

Organic and Low-Till Gardening

Movie night: Putting it All Together   

Session 7: April 29, 2024 6:00pm—9:00pm

Beyond Backyard Composting

Using Compost to Clean Contaminated Watersheds

Wrap-up, project discussions, questions answered

4116 E. 15th Street

Tulsa, OK  74112-6198

(918)746-3701