Co-Chair: Jerry Fitzpatrick

Co-Chair: Susan Levi-Goerlich

   From April through October, MGs provide education about backyard composting at 4 demonstration sites in the County: Alpha Ridge Landfill, Centennial Park, Howard County Conservancy at Mt. Pleasant, and Schooley Mill Park

• We answer questions about composting and other gardening issues

• We distribute FREE composting bins to County residents

• In 2009, we distributed more than 250 bins to residents

• Most demonstrations are from 9 to 11 AM on Saturdays; Centennial Park and Schooley Mill Park sites also have evening demonstrations

• Vermicomposting demonstrations take place at the Schooley Mill Park site

• Members of the committee are available to speak to interested groups about composting and have developed PowerPoint slide presentations suitable for adults and children

• Unparalleled opportunity to do rewarding one-on-one education – and to meet a variety of interesting folks while enjoying the outdoors.