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Basic Backyard Composting
2026-08-18 18:00:00 2026-08-18 19:00:00 America/Chicago Basic Backyard Composting Join Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful for an informative adult program about compost! Bay View Branch - Llewellyn Community Room

Tuesday, August 18
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Bay View Branch

Llewellyn Community Room

Join Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful for an informative adult program about compost!

Join Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful for an informative adult program about compost! Come learn all about composting benefits, how to make a successful compost pile, and tips and tricks to make your compost rich and nutritious. There will also be a raffle for attendants to win a free compost bin!

AGE GROUP: | Teens (13-18) | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Sustainability, Green, & Environmental |

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Phone: 414-286-3048
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Becky Manz
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