West Side Urban Composting and Soil Building Workshop
Sat, Aug 22
|Lāhainā United Methodist Church
Join MFSN and Maui Nui Botanical Gardens to learn practical techniques to build healthier soil while reducing organic waste. This hands-on workshop will cover sheet mulching, along with an introduction to several composting methods. Bring a bucket and take home free supplies to get started!
Time & Location
Aug 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Lāhainā United Methodist Church, 988 Front St, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA
About the event
Join MFSN and Maui Nui Botanical Gardens for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to transform yard waste and food scraps into valuable resources for your garden or farm.
We'll begin by demonstrating and building a sheet mulch system using cardboard and wood chips, exploring how this simple technique can suppress weeds, retain moisture, and improve soil health over time.
We'll also cover a variety of composting methods, including traditional compost piles, bokashi, worm bins, and compost tumblers. You'll learn the benefits and challenges of each system, common troubleshooting tips, and how to choose the approach that best fits your space, time, and goals.
Whether you're just getting started or looking to improve your composting practices, you'll leave with practical skills you can put to use right away.