8 August 2009
Discovery Lectures - Captivating Composting

Venue: The Arboretum Kew at Castle Howard
Time: 4.00pm to approx 6.00pm

One of five interesting and interactive discovery lectures to be held at The Arboretum Trust during 2009.

Captivating Composting

Everything you ever wanted to know about composting
with Helen Mellor, Community Waste Management
Officer for North Yorkshire County Council.

Tips and tricks for getting the best compost.
What items can you compost?
Advice on how to get started with your home composting
and how deal with common compost problems.
Which is the right compost bin for you?
Information on where to buy discounted compost bins.
Why should we compost?
Outdoor session to include a visit to the
compost area being developed at the
arboretum.

Tickets: £5 adult, £2.50 child. Arboretum members £4 adult, £1.50 child.

Bookings: are now open and are via The Arboretum Centre Ticket Desk. Either pop in (10-4; 7 days per week) or telephone (01653) 648598.

Full details of all five lectures can be found on www.kewatch.co.uk/educationforall.html and are also available at The Arboretum Visitor Centre.