Master Composters are trained volunteers who teach the basics of home composting to the citizens of Thurston County.

There are also free Compost Workshops – classes on how to turn food and yard wastes into compost.  Check the Compost Workshop schedule.

Participants receive more than 14 hours of hands-on training.  In exchange, trainees spend 35 volunteer hours working as community composting educators.  Interested?  Call the Master Gardener/Composter Program Manager at (360) 867-2162 or email them at master@co.thurston.wa.us.