Since starting our community compost project, we have made 10 compost piles and engaged over 50 community participants in making thermophilic compost using community and farm waste materials.

This funding allowed us to purchase materials to make the compost bins, buy tools, buckets, gloves, and other supplies.

Recently, we were able to partner with a local agricultural organization in order to host a Johnson Sue bioreactor training session with rural and urban participants from around Calgary

This was a big hit with all the over 30 participants and our bio reactors up and running. The funding allowed us to purchase the materials and equipment required to make this specialized type of compost bin.

We continue to host Compost Club on a regular basis with new participants coming to enjoy learning how to make hot compost piles and the benefits of soil and soil restoration

Action plan:

Timeline: We plan to start our project next week. We are going to gather our food and yard waste for composting and make a compost pile as soon as possible

Budget: We have to build a compost bin so we expect to have to buy some chicken wire and maybe some hand tools. We will have to find some wood chips and other materials that might have a delivery fee. We might get a composting expert to come teach us how to compost.

Impact: We will reduce waste from our households and create valuable compost for our gardens and natural areas. This will support biodiversity and keep waste out of the landfill

Location: We are working with a local urban farm and have a space to compost in. We will make a donation to the farm to support their mission of growing food for the food bank.