Upcoming Events
Sherman Oaks Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Highland Park Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Watts Willowbrook Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Location details: This market is located in the parking lot of the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital. The market is visible via Compton St and 120th. Enter the hospital using the Outpatient Center entrance on 120th St. Find us in lot E.
Parking: Limited parking on site, free to Farmers’ Market visitors
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE. This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
Larchmont Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
Central Ave Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
LA River Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE
This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
1:1 Microscopy Sessions
Explore your soil's health with our monthly 1:1 Microscopy Sessions. Guided by our expert team members. Join us in person at the Audubon Center at Debs Park for these enlightening Microscopy Sessions!
HOW IT WORKS:
1) Book a “1:1 Microscopy Session” via THIS Calendar.
2) Next you MUST, fill out the pre-session questionnaire that you receive in your confirmation email. Failure to do so will result in a shorter session and/or less thorough explanations of your samples.
3) Show up on time and prepare for your session.
4) Donate to support this program!
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Pumpkin Smash [Carver Middle School]
Join us for our Annual Pumpkin Smash on Friday, November 15th, from 3:30 PM – 5 PM at Carver Middle School Garden, and help turn your pumpkin back into nutrient-rich soil. Composting your pumpkin nourishes the Earth, reduces waste, and supports a healthier environment.
What to Expect:
Meet our staff and learn about the incredible work happening at Carver Middle School, where hundreds of pounds of food scraps from community members are transformed into nutrient-rich compost each week.
Then, it’s time to smash those pumpkins and add them to the compost pile!
Stick around for a community potluck—bring a dish to share if you’d like, though it’s not required—or take some time to explore the hub and enjoy the garden.
Important:
Please ensure your pumpkins are free of paint, glitter, or any non-organic materials before composting.
RSVP here
Can’t make it to Carver Middle School Garden?
We’re also hosting Pumpkin Smashes at three other locations! Check out lacompost.org/pumpkinsmash for more details on additional events near you.
Silver Lake Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE
This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
Burbank Farmers’ Market
Make composting part of your weekly routine!
Bring your food scraps to the Farmers’ Market, where they’ll be locally processed into rich compost for food-growing and greening projects throughout the city.
How It Works:
Collect your food scraps and other accepted materials at home.
Find our booth at the Farmers’ Market—our team will be there to help!
Weigh and record your materials, then leave them with us for composting.
For a quick, smooth drop-off, pre-sign up for our tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Playa Vista Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
El Nido Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Crenshaw Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE
This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
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Community Tree Planting [Cottonwood Urban Farm]
Join us for a Tree Planting Day and help grow a greener San Fernando Valley! 🌳
LA Compost and Cottonwood Urban Farm invite you to a community tree planting event focused on expanding food access and building resilient urban spaces. Together, we’ll plant up to 20 fruit and shade trees to create more green spaces and fresh food sources at Cottonwood Urban Farm.
We’ll be using compost throughout the planting process to enrich the soil, and as a bonus, small brown bags of compost will be available for everyone to take home! This hands-on event is funded by CalRecycle's Community Compost for Green Spaces program, making it a great way to make a lasting impact while connecting with fellow community members. No experience needed—all skill levels are welcome. Join us for a day of planting, learning, and giving back.
🌱 Sign up today to secure your spot!
Encino Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Hollywood Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there. To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE
This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
Wellington Square Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
Atwater Village Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
Elysian Valley Food Scrap Drop-Off
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Sherman Oaks Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Highland Park Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Watts Willowbrook Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Location details: This market is located in the parking lot of the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital. The market is visible via Compton St and 120th. Enter the hospital using the Outpatient Center entrance on 120th St. Find us in lot E.
Parking: Limited parking on site, free to Farmers’ Market visitors
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE. This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
Larchmont Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
Central Ave Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
LA River Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE
This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
Silver Lake Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE
This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
Burbank Farmers’ Market
Make composting part of your weekly routine!
Bring your food scraps to the Farmers’ Market, where they’ll be locally processed into rich compost for food-growing and greening projects throughout the city.
How It Works:
Collect your food scraps and other accepted materials at home.
Find our booth at the Farmers’ Market—our team will be there to help!
Weigh and record your materials, then leave them with us for composting.
For a quick, smooth drop-off, pre-sign up for our tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
El Nido Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Playa Vista Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Crenshaw Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE
This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
Encino Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Hollywood Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there. To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE
This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
Wellington Square Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
Atwater Village Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
Elysian Valley Food Scrap Drop-Off
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Sherman Oaks Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Highland Park Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Watts Willowbrook Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Location details: This market is located in the parking lot of the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital. The market is visible via Compton St and 120th. Enter the hospital using the Outpatient Center entrance on 120th St. Find us in lot E.
Parking: Limited parking on site, free to Farmers’ Market visitors
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE. This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
Larchmont Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
Silver Lake Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE
This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
Burbank Farmers’ Market
Make composting part of your weekly routine!
Bring your food scraps to the Farmers’ Market, where they’ll be locally processed into rich compost for food-growing and greening projects throughout the city.
How It Works:
Collect your food scraps and other accepted materials at home.
Find our booth at the Farmers’ Market—our team will be there to help!
Weigh and record your materials, then leave them with us for composting.
For a quick, smooth drop-off, pre-sign up for our tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Playa Vista Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
El Nido Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Crenshaw Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE
This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
Pumpkin Smash [Cottonwood Urban Farm]
Join us for our Annual Pumpkin Smash on Saturday, November 30th, from 10 AM – 12 PM at Cottonwood Urban Farm, and help turn your pumpkin back into nutrient-rich soil. Composting your pumpkin nourishes the Earth, reduces waste, and supports a healthier environment.
What to Expect:
Meet our staff and learn about the incredible work happening at Cottonwood Urban Farm, where thousands of pounds of food scraps are transformed into nutrient-rich compost each week.
Then, it’s time to smash those pumpkins and add them to the compost pile!
Stick around to volunteer (no experience needed) or explore the hub and the beautiful farm.
Important:
Please ensure your pumpkins are free of paint, glitter, or any non-organic materials before composting.
RSVP here
Can’t make it to Cottonwood Urban Farm?
We’re also hosting Pumpkin Smashes at three other locations! Check out lacompost.org/pumpkinsmash for more details on additional events near you.
Pumpkin Smash [Griffith Park]
Join us for our Annual Pumpkin Smash on Sunday, November 11th, from 2 PM – 4 PM at Griffith Park, and help turn your pumpkin back into nutrient-rich soil. Composting your pumpkin nourishes the Earth, reduces waste, and supports a healthier environment.
What to Expect:
Meet our staff and learn about the incredible work happening at Griffith Park, where thousands of pounds of food scraps are transformed into nutrient-rich compost each week.
Then, it’s time to smash those pumpkins and add them to the compost pile!
Stick around to volunteer (no experience needed) or explore the hub and the beautiful Griffith Park.
Important:
Please ensure your pumpkins are free of paint, glitter, or any non-organic materials before composting.
RSVP here
Can’t make it to Griffith Park?
We’re also hosting Pumpkin Smashes at three other locations! Check out lacompost.org/pumpkinsmash for more details on additional events near you.
Elysian Valley Food Scrap Drop-Off
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Atwater Village Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
Wellington Square Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
Hollywood Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there. To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE
This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
Encino Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Lab Lessons at the Community Soil Lab
About:
Join us at the Community Soil Lab at Cottonwood Urban Farm for our monthly Lab Lesson! If you're passionate about simply understanding how soil works, our Community Soil Health Lessons are for you. Offered every second Saturday of the month, these engaging workshops dive deeper into the biology, chemistry, and physical properties of soil, helping you understand the science behind what makes healthy soils thrive. We explore topics like Electrical Conductivity, soil pH, water properties and more!🪱🧪🥼🌱
Workshops are open to the public and topics are offered on a rotating basis. Click below to RSVP and discover this month’s soil health topic.
November Lesson Topic: Water properties
Come learn about the intersections between soil health and water-wise gardening. We will be demonstrating tests in water holding capacity and moisture content for soils at Cottonwood Urban Farm. Hope to see you there!
RSVP here
Group Lab Sessions at the Community Soil Lab
About:
Join us at the Community Soil Lab at Cottonwood Urban Farm for our monthly Group Lab Session! The Community Soil Lab is a space for community members to learn about soil health through a whole ecosystem perspective integrating biology, chemistry, physical properties, and community knowledge 🪱🧪🥼🌱
Join a small group of participants and work alongside our Community Soil Scientist to test soil or compost samples. Bring your own sample and receive personalized guidance on moisture content, pH, nutrient levels (NPK), electrical conductivity, and Fungi: Bacteria ratios.
How it works:
Reserve your spot online using the booking link - up to 3 participants per session
Fill out the pre-session questionnaire (sent in your confirmation email) to prepare your sample.
Arrive on time—sessions are in groups, so punctuality is key
Book a session here
Crenshaw Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE
This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
Playa Vista Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
El Nido Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Silver Lake Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE
This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
Burbank Farmers’ Market
Make composting part of your weekly routine!
Bring your food scraps to the Farmers’ Market, where they’ll be locally processed into rich compost for food-growing and greening projects throughout the city.
How It Works:
Collect your food scraps and other accepted materials at home.
Find our booth at the Farmers’ Market—our team will be there to help!
Weigh and record your materials, then leave them with us for composting.
For a quick, smooth drop-off, pre-sign up for our tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Pumpkin Smash [CultivaLA Farm]
Join us for our Annual Pumpkin Smash on Friday, November 8th, from 10 AM – 11:30 AM at CultivaLA Farm, and help turn your pumpkin back into nutrient-rich soil. Composting your pumpkin nourishes the Earth, reduces waste, and supports a healthier environment.
What to Expect:
Meet our staff and learn about the incredible work happening at CultivaLA Farm, where hundreds of pounds of food scraps from community members are transformed into nutrient-rich compost each week.
Then, it’s time to smash those pumpkins and add them to the compost pile!
Stick around to volunteer (no experience needed) or explore the hub and the beautiful farm.
Important:
Please ensure your pumpkins are free of paint, glitter, or any non-organic materials before composting.
RSVP here
Can’t make it to CultivaLA Farm?
We’re also hosting Pumpkin Smashes at three other locations! Check out lacompost.org/pumpkinsmash for more details on additional events near you.
Larchmont Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
Watts Willowbrook Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Location details: This market is located in the parking lot of the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital. The market is visible via Compton St and 120th. Enter the hospital using the Outpatient Center entrance on 120th St. Find us in lot E.
Parking: Limited parking on site, free to Farmers’ Market visitors
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE. This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
Highland Park Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Sherman Oaks Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Elysian Valley Food Scrap Drop-Off
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Atwater Village Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
Wellington Square Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
Encino Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Hollywood Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there. To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE
This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
Crenshaw Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE
This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
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Papel Picado & Plant Dyes: Art from the Earth Workshop [CultivaLA Farm]
About the Workshop:
Join us for a vibrant and eco-friendly workshop at CultivaLA Farm in El Monte, where you'll craft beautiful Papel Picado using natural dyes! 🌿✨
Papel Picado (perforated paper) is a traditional Mexican decorative art, and in this hands-on workshop, you’ll not only explore this beautiful craft but also embrace sustainability by learning how to create dyes from natural materials like beetroot, cabbage, spinach, and marigolds. 🌸🥬
Perfect for all ages, this workshop is a chance to get creative, unwind, and connect with a cultural craft while being kind to the environment. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just looking for something fun and unique to do, this event will guide you through designing your own Papel Picado masterpiece with custom patterns and vibrant, earth-friendly colors.
All materials are provided. Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, create, and connect! Sign up now to secure your spot and join us for an unforgettable day of art and sustainability. 🎨♻️
RSVP here
El Nido Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Playa Vista Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Regrowth: A 5k Walk/Run Honoring the Cycle of Life
About the Workshop:
Join LA Compost and South Central Run Club on November 2nd at 9 AM at Carver Middle School Garden for the Re/Growth 5K Walk/Run, a community event inspired by the spirit of Día de los Muertos. Together, we will reflect on the cycle of birth, death, and renewal as we walk and run through South Central. Afterward, we’ll host a discussion between SCRC and LA Compost about how composting is essential to individual and communal wellness. Enjoy nutritious foods, coffee from Café Calle, and participate in a special "Renewal" ceremony to close out the event.
All are welcome to join as we come together to celebrate life, honor ancestors, and foster regeneration for ourselves and our community.
About our partner:
LA Compost has a long-standing partnership with Carver Middle School through activation of the school garden. This garden has become a hub for community and resource sharing in the South Central LA. We encourage people from South Central LA and surrounding communities to join us at "Grounded Wellness" events and connect with this thriving network.
RSVP here
Burbank Farmers’ Market
Make composting part of your weekly routine!
Bring your food scraps to the Farmers’ Market, where they’ll be locally processed into rich compost for food-growing and greening projects throughout the city.
How It Works:
Collect your food scraps and other accepted materials at home.
Find our booth at the Farmers’ Market—our team will be there to help!
Weigh and record your materials, then leave them with us for composting.
For a quick, smooth drop-off, pre-sign up for our tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Silver Lake Farmers’ Market
Collect your food scraps in a bucket, bag, jar, or bin. Come to our booth and our team will guide you from there.
To make your drop-off quick and smooth, you can pre-sign up for the tracking system HERE, it takes 1-2 mins to sign up.
Want to dig in deeper? Sign up to volunteer at this location and make an impact. REGISTER HERE
This event is hosted in partnership with California Climate Action Corps, a program of California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.