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For Immediate Release
August 28, 2018

Backyard Composting: Nature's Recycling Workshop

Halawa Xeriscape Garden Workshop

What

backyard compost workshop hands holding sample compost  backyard compost sample in wheel barrel
This informative workshop offered by the Board of Water Supply (BWS), Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden (FOHXG) and the City and County of Honolulu Environmental Services will teach you the basics of backyard composting using resources from your own yard and leftovers from your table!

When

Saturday, September 15, 2018
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Where

Halawa Xeriscape Garden
99-1268 Iwaena Street
Halawa Valley's Central Park Industrial Area

Cost

Free (due to space limitations, registration is required)

Details

This FREE beginner backyard composting workshop teaches you how to turn yard trimmings and food scraps in to compost. Compost enriches soil, helping retain moisture, suppresses plant disease and pests, and reduces the need for chemical fertilizers. Participants will learn tips on how to set up their own backyard composting system in a manageable space while helping to reduce waste in our landfills.

Register

Advanced registration is required. Registration opens on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, and closes at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 14, 2018, or when all spaces are filled. Call (808) 748-5315 or email workshops@hbws.org to register. For more information about xeriscaping or classes at the Halawa Xeriscape Garden, visit www.boardofwatersupply.com. BWS security requires full name and address of all participants.

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Photos are attached for your consideration and use. Photos are courtesy of the Department of Environmental Services.


Contact:

Sheri Mikami
Community Relations Specialist
Honolulu Board of Water Supply
(808) 748-5315