Join LA Compost at the second annual Leimert Park Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 25th. Come meet our team, learn about reducing your food waste and ways to get involved in community composting in LA! 

Look forward to free plants, workshops, local vendors, and more at this community event organized by The Plant Chica.

Join the Burbank Eco Council and City of Burbank in celebrating Earth Day at McCambridge Park!

This free, family-friendly event features a bike obstacle course, live music, puppet show, family yoga, food trucks, lawn games and more. LA Compost will be joining over 30 environmental orgs sharing information and celebrating eco-conscious living.

Learn more and register, click HERE.

Come visit LA Compost and celebrate Earth Month at the Little Tokyo Farmers’ Market! Attendees will get the chance to connect with local organizations and participate in fun activities. Offerings include a clothing swap, educational workshops, compost distribution, a community clean up, and a raffle!

No RSVP is necessary but there is a $10 participation fee for the Bokashi Composting + Food Scrap Natural Dye workshop.

To learn more, please click HERE.

Join LA Compost for Council District 9’s Arbor Day and Earth Day at the South Los Angeles Wetlands Park from 8 pm to 3 pm on Saturday, April 25th. This event will feature a variety of service projects, including a community cleanup, tree planting, invasive species removal, beekeeping class, and much more! Come meet our team and learn how to get involved in community composting in LA!

This event is organized by Councilmember Curren Price. Register and learn more about this event by clicking HERE. For more information, contact his District Office at (323)846-2651.

Get your hands dirty with us!

Join LA Compost and community partner Rootdown LA for a garden workday on Saturday April 25th in celebration of Earth Day. There will be opportunities to weed, apply finished compost, and support the growing of fruits and vegetables on-site. All ages are welcome to this family-friendly event.

Register for Rootdown LA’s garden workday here.

Join us for an Earth Day gathering with Metabolic Studio on Wednesday April 22 from 4:30PM-9PM. There will be a resource fair from local organizations, a local food tasting opportunity and an environmental film screening.

Learn more and RSVP HERE.

Celebrate Earth Day with LA Compost and the City of Maywood on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 4 PM – 7 PM at Maywood Park. Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of fun, learning, and community as we celebrate our planet and ways we can protect it together.

Activities include: Vendor Booths, Arts & Crafts, Music, Fruit Tree Giveaway and more!

No RSVP necessary!

This event is organized by the City of Maywood. For more information, call (323) 562-5722 or email john.thornton@cityofmaywood.org.

​​Join LA Compost for an Earth Day Celebration at California State University, Northridge (CSUN).

All are welcome to attend this community event taking place at Bayramian Lawn on Wednesday, April 22nd from 10 AM - 2 PM. This year’s theme is Pollinator Paradise. Come learn how you can support our local pollinators, participate in refill and repair clinics and enjoy a sustainable fashion expo!

In addition, stop by our booth to learn about compost and ways you can get involved in community composting efforts in LA.

No RSVP necessary. See you there!

Join LA Compost at the Climate Palooza Arts Festival on Saturday, April 18th. Come meet our team, learn about reducing your food waste and ways to get involved in community composting in LA!  Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and support a greener future.

This event is organized by West Los Angeles College and the California Center for Climate Change Education. Attendance is free with RSVP. Register and learn more about this event by clicking HERE.

Has your garden soil been in need of a boost? Or could your houseplants use a little soil superfood? Join LA Compost and community partners for our new quarterly event series: Community Compost Day LA!

About Community Compost Day LA
Hosted at various Compost Hubs across our network, this all-ages event connects community members with valuable resources, including compost, trees, native plants, seeds, and mulch, while promoting environmental education, soil stewardship, and deeper community connection.

Free resources
Attendees will receive tools to support sustainable and regenerative gardening practices, including one bag of compost, one bag of mulch, and additional giveaways from our partners.

Free resources guaranteed for the first 100 attendees. Additional resources available while supplies last.

Registration
RSVP is strongly recommended to receive details on how to find LA Compost’s hub within the Park and to ensure there are enough materials.

Sign up today and join us for a day of compost, connection, and community!

RSVP HERE.

Join LA Compost at Habitat Restoration Day: Earth Month Celebration with Friends of the LA River (FOLAR). The event will be taking place at the Sepulveda Basin on April 18th, 2026. Come join us for a celebration of community, stewardship, and the Earth.

Attendees will get the chance to participate in a volunteer activity, a guided nature walk around the Nature Reserve, and learn about local conversation from community partners!

Learn more about the event and register by clicking HERE.

Hosted by the Los Angeles Food Policy Council, the Good Food For All Agenda webinar series brings together community organizations, public agencies, funders, and food businesses to discuss a roadmap for building a just and resilient food system in Los Angeles.

Tune in to hear from LA Compost Executive Director, Ryan Jackson, alongside Florence Simpson of LAUSD and Li Schmidt of UCANR on how we can build a sustainable food system for generations to come.

The webinar will be hosted via Zoom on Wednesday April 15th.
Register for the webinar HERE.

Join LA Compost for an Earth Day Celebration at Rio de Los Angeles State Park on Saturday, April 11th, 2026. Come celebrate Earth month with our team, learn about reducing your food waste and ways to get involved in community composting in LA!

Event attendees will have the opportunity to join a nature walk, learn about local community organizations, and participate in giveaways!

Join LA Compost at the City of Paramount’s Earth Day Fair on April 4th. Come meet our team, learn about reducing your food waste and ways to get involved in community composting in LA!

Celebrate sustainability with a free, fun-filled event and learn eco-friendly tips. 🪴

No RSVP is necessary!
Learn more about this event HERE.

Join LA Compost at the Glendale Earth Month Day on April 4th, 2026. Come celebrate environmental stewardship, learn about local sustainability efforts, and ways to get involved in community composting in LA!

Glendale Earth Month Day is a family friendly event that will be hosting various activities, which include face painting, fair games, a mobile petting zoo, and much more! There will also be opportunities to meet local community and educational organizations.

No RSVP necessary!
To learn more about this event click HERE.

Join LA Compost at Zoo Bloom at the LA Zoo on March 27th, 2026. Come meet our team, learn about reducing your food waste and ways to get involved in community composting in LA. There will be family-friendly activities, live performances, animal enrichment, and educational opportunities!

Event attendance is free with zoo admission.

This event is organized by the LA Zoo. Learn more about this event by clicking HERE.

Join LA Compost at this Spring Festival with Council Disctrict 9 and Inell Woods Park from 3pm - 6pm on Thursday, March 26th. Come meet our team, learn about reducing your food waste and ways to get involved in community composting in LA!

This is family-friendly affair featuring everything from egg hunts and jumpers to arts and crafts, music, and free food.

This event is organized by Councilmember Curren Price’s District Office 9. For more information, contact them at (323)846-2651.

Has your garden soil been in need of a boost? Or could your houseplants use a little soil superfood? Join LA Compost and community partners for our new quarterly event series: Community Compost Day LA!

Hosted at various Compost Hubs across our network, this all-ages event connects community members with valuable resources, including compost, trees, native plants, seeds, and mulch, while promoting environmental education, soil stewardship, and deeper community connection.

What to expect:

Free Resources: Attendees will receive tools to support sustainable and regenerative gardening practices, including one bag of compost, one bag of mulch, and additional giveaways from our partners.

Free resources guaranteed for the first 100 attendees. Additional resources available while supplies last.

• Seedlings from Cerca Cultivation

• Healthy tasting demos from Root Down LA

• Native Plant Block Printing with Ruckus Roots

• Family-friendly activities at the Education Station

• Musical selections by Moonwater Farm & Noah the Naturalist of Living Earth

RSVP is strongly recommended to receive details on how to find LA Compost’s hub within the Center and to ensure there are enough materials.

Sign up today and join us for a day of compost, connection, and community!

RSVP HERE.

Join LA Compost in partnership with LADWP for a hands-on workshop to save water and energy at home using compost!

Discover how compost can improve soil health, support climate-resilient communities, and make your garden thrive. Explore compost up close, take home a FREE California native plant and compost sample, and learn how to access LADWP resources and rebates for water-wise gardening and tree planting. We’ll also guide you in choosing the best composting method for your home, no matter your space or schedule.

Start your journey toward composting, water, and energy conservation today!

RSVP here.

Interested in volunteering with LA Compost? This orientation is for you!

About: Our virtual volunteer orientation is an opportunity for new volunteers to learn more about LA Compost volunteer opportunities and know what to expect before their first shift. This is an informational meeting where we discuss compost basics, share volunteering tips, and help you determine which volunteer shift is right for you. Hear directly from our volunteer leads about their experiences and what it’s like to be part of the LA Compost community.!

No prior composting experience is needed to join this session. Participation is optional and not required prior to volunteering with us.

Learn more about the volunteer orientation and register for this event HERE.

Join us to turn, water and sift compost at the LA River Center & Gardens Compost Hub!

Spots are limited for this small group activity. Register today!
Sign up to volunteer HERE.

Volunteer events are offered throughout the week. View the full volunteer schedule HERE.

We’re looking for volunteers to help us sift finished compost at our Fremont Compost Hub! This is a low-intensity composting activity that can be done while seated and is perfect for those looking to learn more about compost application and witness the final stage of the composting process. Register to volunteer on February 20 or February 27, from 8:30 am–11:30 am, for this special activity.

What is sifting?
Compost sifting is the process of separating fine, finished compost from larger pieces of organic material like twigs or mulch. We do this by passing finished compost through a mesh screen and collecting the fine material in a container.

Separating fine, finished compost from the enriched leftover mulch allows us to use each material in different ways. The finished compost is used for plants, and the enriched mulch is used for trees, weed management, and more.

Spots are limited for this small group activity. Register today!
Sign up to volunteer HERE.

Volunteer at our compost hub and help remove invasive mustard before it spreads into our compost!

Our Griffith Park Compost Hub is one of our largest sites, where thousands of pounds of food scraps are composted every week. Volunteers support every step of the composting process from building compost piles, to watering and turning them, to sifting finished compost.

During the rainy season, weeds and invasive plants begin to grow around our Compost Hub. We need extra volunteers to help us remove these plants before they flower and spread. Your support helps keep our Compost Hub running strong and ensures we can continue diverting food scraps from landfills.

Where: Griffith Park Compost Hub

When: Wednesday, February 25th | 10 AM - 12 PM.

Spots are limited for this small group activity. Register today!
Sign up to volunteer HERE.

Volunteer at our new Compost Hub in Culver City and see our five-chamber compost system in action!

Where: Syd Kronenthal Park Compost Hub

When: Wednesday, February 25th | 10 AM - 12 PM.

Spots are limited for this small group activity. Register today!
Sign up to volunteer HERE.

We’re looking for volunteers to help us sift finished compost at our Fremont Compost Hub! This is a low-intensity composting activity that can be done while seated and is perfect for those looking to learn more about compost application and witness the final stage of the composting process. Register to volunteer on February 20 or February 27, from 8:30 am–11:30 am, for this special activity.

What is sifting?
Compost sifting is the process of separating fine, finished compost from larger pieces of organic material like twigs or mulch. We do this by passing finished compost through a mesh screen and collecting the fine material in a container.

Separating fine, finished compost from the enriched leftover mulch allows us to use each material in different ways. The finished compost is used for plants, and the enriched mulch is used for trees, weed management, and more.

Spots are limited for this small group activity. Register today!
Sign up to volunteer HERE.

We’re hosting an ice cream social fundraiser at Jeni’s Ice Creams in Highland Park!⁠ ⁠

Try our select Soil-to-Scoop pairing featuring Texas Sheet Cake and Salted Peanut Butter or grab any flavor you love. 25% of all sales during the event will be donated to LA Compost.

No RSVP is necessary. Come support our mission, mingle with our team, and enjoy a sweet treat for a good cause.⁠ See you there!⁠

Celebrate Lunar New Year at San Gabriel River Park!

LA County Parks and Recreation will host a free Lunar New Year celebration on February 7th from 10am - 1pm with lion dances, tea sampling, nature walks and more! Find LA Compost along with other community resource booths.

No RSVP is necessary. Click here to view the event flyer

See you there!

(SPANISH)
Acompáñenos en un taller comunitario sobre compostaje en el LA River Center & Gardens el viernes 6 de febrero, de 10 a. m. a 12 p. m. Este taller, diseñado para principiantes, presenta los conceptos básicos del compostaje, incluye una demostración en vivo del sistema de compostaje de tres contenedores en el lugar y explica cómo los restos de comida pueden convertirse en un acondicionador del suelo rico en nutrientes que favorece la salud del suelo.

Este taller es especialmente útil para residentes de apartamentos, principiantes y cualquier persona que sienta curiosidad por el compostaje, pero no sepa por dónde empezar. Conocerá a nuestro amable personal de compostaje, aprenderá junto a sus vecinos y se familiarizará con el centro de compostaje del LA River Center & Gardens, por si decide dejar aquí sus restos de comida en el futuro.

Lo que aprenderá:

• Una comprensión clara de los conceptos básicos del compostaje.

• Confianza sobre lo que se puede y no se puede compostar.

• Familiaridad con el método del sistema de compostaje de tres contenedores.

• Información sobre las opciones locales de compostaje y las formas de participar.

El taller incluye una breve presentación, una demostración en vivo del sistema de compostaje y tiempo para preguntas y conversación. Este taller se impartirá en español. Todas las edades y niveles de experiencia son bienvenidos.

Inscríbase AQUÍ

(ENGLISH)
Join us for a community composting workshop at the LA River Center & Gardens on Friday, February 6th 10 AM - 12 PM. This beginner-friendly workshop introduces the basics of composting, includes a live demonstration of the three-bin compost system on-site, and explains how your food scraps can become a nutrient-rich soil amendment that supports healthy soils.

This workshop is especially helpful for apartment residents, beginners, and anyone curious about composting but unsure where to start. You’ll meet our friendly compost staff, learn alongside neighbors, and get oriented to the LA River Center & Gardens compost hub, should you choose to drop-off your food scraps here in the future.

What you’ll leave with:

• A clear understanding of compost basics

• Confidence about what can and can’t be composted

• Familiarity with the three-bin compost system method

• Information about local composting options and ways to get involved

The workshop includes a short presentation, a live compost system demo, and time for questions and conversation. This workshop will be hosted in Spanish. All ages and experience levels are welcome to attend.

RSVP HERE