This event is in the past.It took place on July 27, 2025 at Francisco “Pancho” Ramos Community.




Turn your kitchen scraps into black gold at this hands-on composting workshop led by Master Composter Shawn Garcia. You'll learn the science of decomposition while surrounded by the lush greenery of Pancho's Garden, an East Village oasis that locals use as their secret escape from city chaos.
Master Composter instruction
East Village garden setting
Sustainability focused
Hands-on learning
Tips
🌿"a quick escape from the hustle of NYC"
🪱bring a small container of kitchen scraps to practice with
🧤wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty
Compost Learning & Workshop
Alphabet City




Turn your kitchen scraps into black gold at this hands-on composting workshop led by Master Composter Shawn Garcia. You'll learn the science of decomposition while surrounded by the lush greenery of Pancho's Garden, an East Village oasis that locals use as their secret escape from city chaos.
Master Composter instruction
East Village garden setting
Sustainability focused
Hands-on learning
Tips
🌿"a quick escape from the hustle of NYC"
🪱bring a small container of kitchen scraps to practice with
🧤wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty
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