Compost Awareness Week Pop-Up at Moore Square
- When: Sunday, May 3, 2026, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
Wake County Cooperative Extension invites the community to celebrate sustainability and innovation during its Compost Awareness Week Pop-Up at Moore Square in Raleigh.
This lively, interactive event will transform Moore Square into a bustling hub of climate action, food recovery, and compost education. Attendees will discover how simple, everyday choices can help reduce food waste and turn discarded scraps into valuable resources for the community.
Event Highlights Include:
Prize Giveaways: Enter for a chance to win gift cards from local Raleigh businesses and an Earth Machine Compost Bin.
Live Cooking Demonstration: Enjoy samples of creative, delicious recipes made from food scraps, perfect for summer gatherings.
Vermicomposting Demonstration: Watch how worms create the life force of our soil.
Local businesses, nonprofits, and government partners will be on-site to showcase innovative solutions that divert food from landfills to productive use and transform excess into access. Participating organizations include Wake County Cooperative Extension, NC State Compost Lab, The ReCollective, NC Solid Waste Management, Green Waste Company, Society of St. Andrew, Beech Bluff County Park, and the Toward Zero Waste/SHARE Program.
This free event is open to all ages and welcomes pets, making it the perfect outing for families, friends, and anyone curious about sustainable living.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Contact Name: Ella Howie
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- Category: Free
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