Building a Compost Sifter for Beginners

Turn your compost into rich, fine soil with ease! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you will learn how to build your own compost sifter—a simple tool that helps you filter out large debris and produce smooth, high-quality compost for your garden. Whether working with a small backyard pile or an urban compost bin, this course will teach you how to create a sifter using affordable materials and essential tools. This workshop is ideal for anyone new to composting or looking to refine their compost for better gardening results. It requires a minimal carpentry skills.

NYC Parks GreenThumb hosts this event. We are proud to be the nation’s most extensive urban community gardening program, sustaining over 550 gardens throughout New York City. With GreenThumb’s support, community gardens are centers of environmental justice, ensuring that our city is fairer, safer, and greener for all. GreenThumb’s events are free and open to the public.