Greater Victoria Compost Education CentreOrganization Mandate
To encourage composting and conservation by:
Providing public education programs to the residents of Greater Victoria and surrounding regions in the areas of composting, organic gardening and conservation.
Maintaining a demonstration site to provide the public with an opportunity to observe and experience the various elements of composting, organic gardening and conservation.
Providing a telephone hotline to answer general enquiries about composting, organic gardening and conservation.
Actively soliciting membership in the society.
Utilizing volunteers in all aspects of the Centre's activities.
Locations
We serve the Greater Victoria area, with our site located in Fernwood at 1216 North Park Street. Current Activities and Projects
Compost Hotline 386-WORM
Compost Bin Demonstration Area
Demonstration Organic Gardens
Compost Educator Volunteer Training Program
Community Outreach
Elementary Schools education program
Compost Club Membership & Newsletter
Straw Bale Demonstration Building
Workshops, Tours and Presentations
web-site - www.compost.bc.ca
Resource library
Composting supplies for sale
Completed Activities and Projects
Ongoing as above Fundraising Initiatives
We are currently fundraising for operating funds and capital for a new office on site Partners
The Capital Regional District
The City of Victoria
Fernwood Community Association
Province of British Columbia
Victoria Foundation
Coast Capital Savings Foundation
City Green
Native Plant Study Group
Native Plant Society of BC
Habitat Acquisition Trust
Naturescape BC
LifeCylces Project Society
Victoria Habitat for Humanity
Cannor Nurseries
GardenWorks
Big Barn Market
Dig This
Garden Path Nursery
Borden Mercantile
Little Elf Garden Centre
Meadow Oak Nursery
Danica Nursery
Victoria High School
Share Organics
Wellburn's Market
Solstice Cafe
Community Work Service Program
Publications
Our quarterly newsletter "The Latest Dirt"
Pamphlets on the subjects of:
Backyard composting
Building a compost bin
Leaf composting
Worm composting
Common compost problems
Straw bale demonstration building
Volunteers Required
Outreach volunteers: We are looking for those who have good communication skills, are available on weekends and are enthusiastic and interested in educating the public about composting. Training provided.
Elementary school volunteers: We are looking for those who are enthusiastic and have a desire to teach children about composting. Training provided
Site maintenance: We are looking for those who enjoy working outside and are in good physical condition. 
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1216 North Park Street
Victoria, BC V8T 1C9 Phone: 250-386-9676
Fax: 250-386-9678
Email: info@compost.bc.ca
Website: compost.bc.ca Main Contact
Nadine Brodeur
Executive Director
Phone: 250-386-9676
Fax: 250-386-9678
Email: info@compost.bc.ca
Secondary Contact
Marika Smith
Volunteer and Office Manager
Phone: 250-386-9676
Fax: 250-386-9678
Email: office@compost.bc.ca
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