Earth Week: Breaking it Down - Compost Style

Location of First Landing State Park in Virginia

Where

First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
Trail Center

When

April 21, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Earth Day is a time of celebration and appreciation here at First Landing. Over the course of two weekends, join the Rangers for some fun while learning about how we all can do our part to take care of our planet. Each day will feature a particular theme in environmental conservation. Join us by participating in programs, checking out our community partner tables, and completing self-guided activities. Come back each day to learn new ways to love our planet!

4/21 - Breaking it Down: Compost Style

11:00am - Dirt Don't Hurt Composting Workshop: Get the low down on the basics of composting with this DIY workshop all about waste, worms, and what you can do to help. We will be making 'mini' compost bins in a jar to practice the do's and don'ts of responsible composting. Limited jars will be available, although you are free to bring your own!

2:00pm - There's a Fungus Among-Us Guided Hike: Follow a Ranger through the forest as well look for fungi and explore the wildly essential nature of decomposers in our world.

* Visit with Tidewater Compost's community partner table at the Trail Center to learn the word on compost resources here in Hampton Roads!

A pile of dirt and worms in an outstreched hand.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-412-2300
Email Address: firstlanding@dcr.virginia.gov