Urban Nanna: Composting and Worm Farms

Next date: Wednesday, 13 May 2026 | 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Join permaculture and sustainability educator, Anna the Urban Nanna, to learn about the many different ways of composting and using worm farms to reduce your kitchen and garden waste. This presentation removes the challenges of composting by explaining the basics and exploring different compost systems to find the right one for your needs. You’ll learn about;

• The science of compost ratios in straightforward language
• Different commercially made compost systems and worm farms and which gardens they suit
• DIY compost bins and bays
• and more! 

Event details

• Date: Wednesday 13 May 2026
• Time: 10am to 11.30am
• Venue: Croydon Library 
• Cost: Free
• Bookings are essential

Book online

Presenter

The Urban Nanna specialises in teaching people about traditional skills, crafts and methods of living set in a modern-day world. As well as reviving traditional ways of cooking, preserving, and crafting, we focus heavily on permaculture and living a more sustainable lifestyle by gardening and adopting zero-waste principles in everyday life.

‘Nanna’ Anna is a former primary teacher with a horticultural background, and founder of The Urban Nanna. Anna is the author of the book ‘Everyday Permaculture’. Through TV, radio, articles, workshops and print media avenues, she shares traditional knowledge, methods and skills with people around the world much like grandmas used to do with their children and grandchildren.

More information about this event

For more information please contact Council's Waste Education Officer on 03 9294 5529 or email waste.education@maroondah.vic.gov.au.

Other Waste and Sustainability events

Council offers a range of free waste education initiatives including waste minimisation and recycling workshops, composting workshops, online webinars, waste and recycling competitions, and educational presentations for schools and community groups.

See all waste events and workshops

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Location

Croydon Library, 5 Civic Square, Croydon, 3136, View map