# Event Details - **Event Name**: FREE Home Composting Workshops and Urban Gardening - PALS - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am (-08:00) - **Event Description**: Learn to compost with LASAN. Workshops are free and include plant giveaways as well as raffles!About this EventThis workshop will teach you how to turn kitchen scraps and yard trimmings into a nutrient-rich soil amendment. Home composting is taught by a team of ten rotating LA Sanitation & Environment green waste specialists. Each participant will take home a free garden plant at the end of the event. Some workshops even have surprise guests!Here are the upcoming Urban Gardening topics:January - Bare Root & Fruit Tree PruningFebruary - Soil Preparation & Getting your Garden Ready for SpringMarch - Spring Planting, Veggies & FlowersApril - Herbs, Pollinators & Drought Tolerant Plants (California Friendly)Compost bins ($20), Wing Digger aeration tools ($8), and worm bins ($20) are available to City of Los Angeles residents for purchase at these discounted rates, while supplies last. All locations accept checks and Griffith Park also accepts credit cards. All sales are final. Proof of City of Los Angeles residency is required such as a recent utility bill or a valid state-issued ID with your current home address.Free mulch and compost are available for residential use. At Griffith Park, we offer free compost and mulch in bulk. Please bring your own shovel and container to take as much as you need for your residential gardening project.Due to a road closure north of the facility, take Crystal Springs Drive to Griffith Park Drive. Please note that events may be cancelled in the event of severe inclement weather; if the workshop is cancelled we will notify you via email. We will also post cancellations to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.All registered City of Los Angeles residents who attend the workshop will be entered into a drawing to win a FREE rain barrel! Please note that if your household has received a rain barrel from the City of Los Angeles in the past 12 months, you are not eligible for the drawing. Registration is encouraged but not required.Visit our website or call our friendly 24-hour Customer Care Center at 1-800-773-2489 if you have any questions.We look forward to meeting you!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Registration for this event will automatically register you for our mailing list. You may adjust your preferences or opt out at any time.Notice to Paid Representatives: If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this event, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at (213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/los-angeles/free-home-composting-workshops-and-urban-gardening-pals/100001980122764492 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, fine-arts, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Los Angeles - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: 8721 Wilbur Ave - **lat**: 34.2289712 - **long**: -118.5455056 - **full address**: 8721 Wilbur Ave, 8721 Wilbur Avenue, Los Angeles, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: FREE Home Composting Workshops and Urban Gardening - PALS - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=FREE+Home+Composting+Workshops+and+Urban+Gardening+-+PALS&date=Wed%2C+14+Jan%2C+2026+at+07%3A00+pm&bg=3 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is FREE Home Composting Workshops and Urban Gardening - PALS being held? - **A:** FREE Home Composting Workshops and Urban Gardening - PALS takes place on Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am at 8721 Wilbur Ave, 8721 Wilbur Avenue, Los Angeles, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing FREE Home Composting Workshops and Urban Gardening - PALS? - **A:** FREE Home Composting Workshops and Urban Gardening - PALS is organized by LA Sanitation & Environment. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** FREE Home Composting Workshops and Urban Gardening - PALS is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Los Angeles, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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