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Boston Compost Certification Program

Do you want to waste less and live more sustainably? Register for the Boston Compost Certificate Program to learn about the hows and whys of composting. 

This Boston Compost Certificate Program, in partnership with Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center, digs into the hows and whys of composting in Boston. This three-day training is designed to help you learn about the impact of food waste on the environment and its connection to climate change. Each module will include practical knowledge, hands-on activities, and guest speakers. 

Register for the 2026 session this Spring! It will take place over the course of three Saturdays:

  • Sat, Apr 18, 2026   9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m
  • Sat, Apr 25, 2026   9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • Sat, May 02, 2026   9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Classes will meet at the Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary in Mattapan.

Register here

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