Microbes & Compost: The hidden helpers of gardens

The “Microbes & Compost: The hidden helpers of gardens” workshop takes place on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Riley Park Community Garden in Vancouver, BC.

What to Expect

• Understand how microbes power composting
• Learn basic DNA and soil microbiome science
• Get hands-on experience with real lab tools including pipettes, mini centrifuge, PCR machine and gel electrophoresis

Who Should Attend

This workshop is open to ages 10+ and no prior lab experience is required.

Practical Information

The event duration is 4 hours.