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Events  |  Webinars  |  Activities

The MNCC puts on many events throughout the year to promote and educate on the benefits of composting. This page serves as a reference point to learn about upcoming and past events. Follow the links below and learn how to get involved with MNCC Events throughout the year. MNCC contact information is provided below if you would like to offer suggestions on what you would like to see training on, or to provide feedback on past events.

Plate to Garden 2022 Schedule

MNCC/St. Paul Saint Event at CHS Field

Kick off event for the International Compost Awareness Week
Sunday, May 1, 2022
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Who:
Minnesota Composting Council and Saint Paul Saints
Presented by: BizRecycling
Supported by: Specialized Environmental Technologies, Inc/The Mulch Store and Waste Wise
Where: CHS Field, St. Paul | 360 N. Broadway St., St. Paul
When:  May 1, 12-6pm  
What: Celebrate International Compost Awareness Week with MNCC!
Join us at CHS Field for the Minnesota Saints Compost Awareness Day. 
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​MNCC Plate to Garden at the Urban Growler
Part of International Compost Awareness Week
Saturday, May 7, 2022 | 12-5pm
Who: Minnesota Composting Council and Urban Growler
Where: Urban Growler, St. Paul | 2325 Endicott St., St. Paul, MN 55114
When:  May 7, 12-5pm  
What: The MNCC wants to celebrate ICAW with you! Head down to the Urban Growler
on May 7 to grab a free bag of compost and enter into a drawing to earn prizes like kitchen scrap collection pails, compost bins, or an ICAW poster. While you’re at it, make a reservation to drink or dine with the Urban Growler on their website.

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Jumping Worms and Compost Facilities Webinar
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Big thanks to all our sponsors, presenters and participants for our Jumping Worms and Compost Facilities Webinar on February 1, 2022.

Special thanks go out to webinar host and MNCC Board Member, Tim Farnan of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; presenters Ryan Hueffmeier, Director, Boulder Lake ELC, University of Minnesota, Duluth; Chuck Joswiak, Specialized Environmental Technologies, The Mulch Store; Erin Skelly, Environmental & Compliance Tech, SMSC Organics Recycling Facility, Shakopee, Mdewakanton Sioux Community; and Laura Van Riper, Terrestrial Invasive Species Program Coordinator, Ecological and Water Resources Division, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

​We had just over 300 people register for this webinar.

Registrants will receive followup information via email with links to the recording and other useful reference materials. These materials will also be posted to our website and available to our membership.

View Outline and Speaker Bios

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Many dates are still available to schedule your own Plate to Garden fundraiser. Please visit our Plate to Garden page to learn more.
​We look forward to supporting your next event.

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International Compost Awareness Week

International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is May 1-7, 2022!
The 2022 ICAW theme is: ​Recipe for Regeneration: COMPOST.
To learn more about ICAW events or to get involved, select the button below.
 
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Past Events

The MNCC archives past events to serve
​as a reference point for steps taken
​throughout the state to increase composting participation. Select the button below to learn about past events or to get ideas for events you can host.
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Member Events

MNCC Members have access to an extensive list of resources from past events and trainings. Follow the button below to log in to your account. If you need to re-set ​your password or are interested in becoming a member, email us at: compostmn@gmail.com.
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Other Organization's Events
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United States Composting Council: Compost2022
January 24 - 27, 2022 | Austin, TX


​Questions, Comments, or Suggestions?

The MNCC would love to hear your suggestions on what types of training you or your organizations would be interested in attending, or believe would be beneficial. Please contact us at compostmn@gmail.com and let us know your thoughts.
​Thank you!

Thank you to our sponsors and workshop and training attendees! Thanks to our speakers for providing great information to all who attended.
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