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Charlotte Mecklenburg Master Composter

2010 Youth Garden Grants

National Gardening Association and Home Depot – 2010 Youth Garden Grants Program National Garden Association awards Youth Garden Grants to schools and community organizations with child-centered garden programs. In evaluating grant applications, priority will be given to programs that emphasize … Continue reading

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Dog Poop Power – Dog Waste Powers Street Lantern

It stinks and it’s a hazard to walkers everywhere, but it turns out dog poop has a bright side. Dog poop is lighting a lantern at a Cambridge dog park as part of a months long project that its creator, … Continue reading

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Mecklenburg County Basic Home Composting Workshop

Charlotte, NC Mecklenburg County is sponsoring a Basic Home Composting Workshop. This two-hour, hands-on course that will teach you about home composting and residential recycling, soil preparation and management, toxicity reduction, grasscycling and mulching. Beginners are encouraged (and welcomed). Class … Continue reading

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation Tree Seedling Sale

Mecklenburg County is having its 40th annual tree seedling sale in January 2011.  They sell native seedlings for $1-$2/each. Seedlings are sold on a first come, first served basis while supplies last but you can pre order now and ensure … Continue reading

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Fall Compost Classes 2010

Registration for the Charlotte fall compost classes is open. The class is limited to 20 people per class and required for anyone wishing to participate in the Master Composter program. Classes are held from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon at … Continue reading

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