Compost Workshops
Offered every Sunday at 11:30 AM.
Composting turns organic waste that would end up in a landfill into nutrient-rich soil. Lower your carbon footprint, divert waste, and enhance your garden all with one solution. Join us for a one-hour workshop to get you started and answer questions. (Included with cost of admission)
Compost bins are available for $35 to Chula Vista residents who have attended one of the City’s composting workshops or the Master Composter Course.
Chula Vista residents can receive free admission to the Living Coast on select Sundays! Click here to sign up.
Can’t make the Sunday workshop? Learn more about a Private Composting Webinar here.
Upcoming Workshops:
Vermicomposting Workshop
Offered the last Sunday of every month at 11:30 AM. Vermicomposting uses worms to convert waste into fertilizer for your garden! This course will teach you how you can get
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Master Composter Training Course
Wednesdays from 6:00 – 8:30 PM April 16 through May 28 Join us for this FREE seven-week course at the Living Coast Discovery Center that provides training in the art
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Chula Vista, CA 91910 United States
Master Composter Training Course
Wednesdays from 6:00 – 8:30 PM April 16 through May 28 Join us for this FREE seven-week course at the Living Coast Discovery Center that provides training in the art
Learn more »
Chula Vista, CA 91910 United States
Compost Workshop
Compost Workshops Offered every Sunday at 11:30 AM. Composting turns organic waste that would end up in a landfill into nutrient-rich soil. Lower your carbon footprint, divert waste, and enhance
Learn more »
On the first Sunday of the month, the compost workshop will be offered in English and Spanish. On the last Sunday of the month, the workshop will cover Vermicomposting!
What is Vermicomposting?
It’s simple! Vermicomposting uses earthworms to convert organic waste into fertilizer! Creating your own worm bin at home is easy, and the Living Coast is here to show you how. On the last Sunday of each month, our Sustainability Manager, Katharine, will host a vermicomposting workshop at the Living Coast! Check out this video for some tips on vermicomposting. Special thanks to the Port of San Diego.
*Workshop is included with the Living Coast admission, subject to cancellation.
More composting!
Master Composter Training Course
Master Composter Program – Spring 2025
Wednesdays from 6:00 – 8:30 PM
April 16 through May 28
This FREE seven-week Master Composter course provides training in the art and science of composting. The course includes lectures and online demonstrations.
Over the seven weeks, you’ll learn:
- Traditional composting
- ‘How to build a compost pile’ demonstration
- Vermicomposting
- Soil Health
- Bugs in your compost pile
- Environmental impacts
- Much more!
*Attendance to all seven class meetings and completion of 30 hours of related volunteer service is required to receive certification from the City of Chula Vista.
Composting 101 Webinar
Composting 101 Webinar
Can’t make the free Sunday workshops? Want to book a private virtual workshop for your group? Our Compost 101 Virtual Webinar is only $200 for a 30-minute live event, complete with a tailored program to fit your group’s needs. Learn all about sustainable living, including topics such as how to start your own worm bin, what composting is, how to compost, and the benefits of recycling organic matter.
Contact: Katharine@thelivingcoast.org for details or questions
School Compost Program
School Compost Program
Our new Composting Program is perfect for your class, garden club, or sustainability group. Suggested for Grades 3-8. We come to your school and teach the “Whats, Whys, and Hows of Composting”. If you have a compost bin on site, we also spend time turning the pile together. Visit our School Outreach page for more details, fees, and how to register.
We also have a virtual version! Visit our Virtual Field Trip page for more information.
Composting Resources
Compost Resources from the City of Chula Vista:
- “Less Toxic Yard & Garden Care” from the City of Chula Vista.
- Click Here for more information about the City of Chula Vista’s composting programs.
Thank you to the City of Chula Vista Office of Sustainability for sponsoring our composting programs!
