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FlowerFall 2009 Workshop Schedule
Workshops are listed by Date
Beginning Workshops   Advanced Workshops
Reservations are not necessary for these workshops, unless otherwise stated.
Backyard compost bin - subsidized price is $40.00.
Worm compost bin - subsidized price is $65.00 plus 1/2 lb of free worms.
Additional 1/2 lb of worms is $10.00.
Cash only.
Prices are subject to change. Limit two bins per household.

E-mail Notification System
To sign up for notifications of our Smart Gardening Workshops, click here and check the box next to "Smart Gardening Workshops" under the Event Notifications section. An e-mail notification will be sent to you every time an event meets your preferences.


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Compost bin Backyard composting bins, worm bins, and worms will be available for purchase at these workshops.
Spanish These workshops will be conducted in Spanish.
fee An admission or parking fee is charged by the facility at these workshops.


All workshops will promptly start at 9:30 a.m. and ends approximately at 11 a.m. on the dates listed below (unless otherwise stated).


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BEGINNING WORKSHOPS


The beginning workshop is for anyone interested in learning more about:
backyard composting, worm composting, grass recycling, water-wise gardening, and fire-wise gardening.
 
Covina
Charter Oak Park
20261 Covina Blvd.

Saturday, September 26, 2009
Compost bin    
Inglewood
Lennox Park
10828 Condon Ave.

Saturday, September 26, 2009
Compost bin    
Whittier
Adventure Park
10130 Gunn Ave.

Saturday, October 3, 2009
Compost bin    
Whittier
Sorensen Park
11419 Rose Hedge Dr.

Saturday, October 10, 2009
Compost bin    
San Pedro
LAUSD San Pedro Science Center
2201 Barrywood Ave.

Saturday, October 10, 2009
Compost bin    
Santa Clarita
Castaic Lake Water Agency
27234 Bouquet Canyon Rd.

Saturday, October 17, 2009
Compost bin    
La Crescenta
Crescenta Valley Water District
3730 Glenwood Ave.

Saturday, October 17, 2009
Compost bin    
Pasadena
Eaton Canyon Park
1750 N. Altadena Dr.

Saturday, October 17, 2009
Compost bin    
Monterey Park
Garvey Ranch Park
781 S. Orange Ave.

Saturday, October 24, 2009
Compost bin    
Downey
Wilderness Park
10999 Little Lake Rd.

Saturday, October 24, 2009
Compost bin    
Long Beach
Birney Elementary School
710 W. Spring St.

Saturday, November 7, 2009
Compost bin    
Mar Vista/West Los Angeles
Ocean View Farms
Community Gardens

3300 Centinella Ave.

Saturday, November 7, 2009
Compost bin    
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ADVANCED WORKSHOPS


All workshops will promptly start at 9:30 a.m. and ends approximately at 11 a.m. on the dates listed below (unless otherwise stated).

The advanced workshop is for anyone interested in learning more about:
organic gardening techniques, the art and science of good soil, Integrated Pest Management (environmentally responsible ways to control pests), conserving water around the garden,
and using native and drought-tolerant plants.
Palos Verdes Peninsula
S. Coast Botanic Garden
26300 Crenshaw Blvd.

Saturday, September 26, 2009
Compost bin fee  
Torrance
Columbia Park
18721 Prairie Ave.

Saturday, October 10, 2009
Compost bin    
Rowland Heights
Schabarum Regional Park
17250 E. Colima Rd.

Saturday, October 17, 2009
Compost bin fee  
Calabasas
Gates Canyon Park
25801 Thousand Oaks Blvd.

Saturday, October 24, 2009
Compost bin    
Whittier
Sorensen Park
11419 Rose Hedge Dr.

Saturday, November 7, 2009
Compost bin    
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The Countywide Smart Gardening Program is able to provide a limited number of workshops in Spanish and/or arrange for special presentations. Please contact us if you would like more information about scheduling future workshops.

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Department of Public Works
Environmental Programs Division
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Alhambra, CA 91803-1331
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