Join LA Compost at Stoneview Nature Center’s Pride Month celebration on Saturday, June 6th from 9am - 1pm! Featuring a stretch & hike with Babes of Wellness, a Queers Who Sit meditation with Black Being, a Family Story Walk, community resource booths, a presentation by L.A. Compost, and an American Red Cross blood drive.

Join us at the Glendale Central Library for a 30 minute storytime followed by an activity led by LA Compost! This time will be filled with themes, songs, and rhymes that celebrate the Earth. Come meet our team and learn about ways to get involved in community composting in LA!

For more information, please click HERE.

Help nourish an orchard while learning compost application techniques!

About:
In this volunteer experience, you'll work alongside our team to apply compost at Cottonwood Urban Farm's orchard and learn how these practices can be used in gardens, farms, and landscapes.

Why utilize finished compost?
Applying finished compost is one of the most effective ways to improve soil health, support plant growth, and increase water retention.

Bonus!
As a thank you, all volunteers will head home with finished compost from the Compost Hub. Make sure to bring a bag or container to take home your free compost.⁠

Register HERE

Join LA Compost at the Audubon Center at Debs Park on Friday, May 29, 2026. Come meet our team, learn about reducing your food waste and ways to get involved in community composting in LA! All while enjoying a movie at sunset.

No RSVP required. Free admission. Free popcorn. Bring your own blankets and chairs. For more information visit the Audubon events website HERE.

Visit LA Compost at the Natural History Museum for the 4th Annual Bug Fair on Saturday, May 16th, 2026. This day will consist of various workshops centered on the impact insects have on our planet to help foster a deeper appreciation for work they do that often goes unnoticed. Come meet our team and witness the world of microorganisms underneath the microscope and learn about the essential work decomposers do for our soils!

Event attendance is free with Museum admission. To learn more click HERE.

Join LA Compost at the Larchmont Spring Block Party at 500 Block of N Bronson on Saturday, May 9th, 2026. Come enjoy a day full of live music, food trucks, and family-friendly activities such as face painting, arts & crafts, a water ballon toss, and so much more. Here, you’ll get the chance to meet our team, learn about reducing your food waste and ways to get involved in community composting in LA!

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

Join LA Compost at Summer Sounds at Woodbridge Park on May 2nd, 2026. Come enjoy live jazz music, family-friendly activities, and food from local vendors! Here, you’ll get the chance to meet our team, learn about reducing your food waste and ways to get involved in community composting in LA!

The first 500 people to visit the Studio City Chamber of Commerce booth will receive a free tote bag loaded with discounts and perks from local businesses in the neighborhood!

This is a free event. No RSVP is necessary!

Celebrate Arbor Day, Earth Day, and International Composting Week with Enviro-fest!

Attendees can take home with free resources like compost and fruit trees, and enjoy interactive activities such as a sustainable resource fair, clothing swap, and more. Look for our booth for interactive ways to learn about compost and get involved in community compost efforts in LA

This event is hosted by the Culver City Environmental Programs and Operations (EPO) Division of Public Works. Learn more and register HERE.

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.