Program Type:
Special Programs & OutreachAge Group:
Adults- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will close on April 28, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Program Description
Event Details
Master gardener and composter Alice Ely presents the basics of composting, choosing the method that’s right for you, and managing the process once you get started. This program is co-sponsored by Planet New Canaan.
Alice Ely is a UConn Advanced Master Gardener & Master Composter who speaks frequently on the importance of sustainable garden practices to promote species diversity and protect habitats. She has created multiple public and private butterfly habitats in Fairfield County, serves as Monarch Watch conservation specialist for the Northeast, and holds a New York Botanical Garden gardening certification. In addition to promoting native plants through the Pollinator Pathway and educating on sustainable gardening at Westport’s Wakeman Town Farm and Weston’s Lachat Town Farm, she she coaches homeowners in sustainable gardening through Gardenwithalice.com.
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