Did you know that International Compost Awareness Week  begins May 7th? Join us for this special program and learn about composting AND how to reduce your food waste. Master Composters Mary Hogue and Dan Martens will demonstrate the best way to successfully compost your food scraps in your back yard, leaving you with rich compost which helps return valuable nutrients to the soil and improve the quality of your garden and lawn. Compost is a natural fertilizer that improves soil aeration and drainage, controlling weeds and reducing the need to water. Want to understand more about your food's sell by and use by dates? Come learn useful tips to reduce upfront food waste and save money with Becky Bunnell from Sustainable Fairfield.