Triangle community events directly from local libraries, parks and towns, distilled to your interests.

← Back to list · Events / Wake County / parks / No. 08550

WAKE, NC · SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026 · PARKS & REC

Composting Basics (Virtual)

Are you ready to turn over a new leaf and reduce your food waste?

Freeparksgardeningsciencefoodeducation

Books, a notebook, and a desk lamp, woodcut illustration

Fig. 01 — Beech Bluff County Park - Virtual via Zoom

About the event

Are you ready to turn over a new leaf and reduce your food waste? In this workshop, you will learn the basics of composting, including what compost is, the science of composting, what can be composted, and how to compost at home! Nourish the world and feed your soil with food scraps during this interactive presentation.

Schedule: May 23, 2026 Saturday from 4pm to 4:45pm

Duration: 45 mins

Ages: 13 yrs +,

Also parks this week

3 OF MANY

JUL

SAT

parksFree

WAKE · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Mill Open House

Discover Historic Yates Mill during this free, drop-in program. The doors to the mill will be open, and historic interpreters will be available to talk about the history and inner workings of the mill and to answer questions. Stay for as long or as little as you like! Please note that space inside the mill is limited, allowing up to 20 visitors at a time. No registration required. FREE. Schedule: Jul 25, 2026 Saturday from 10am to 1pm Duration: 3 hours Ages: All ages,

JUL

SAT

parks

HOLLY SPRINGS · 10:00 AM

Zumba

JUL

SAT

communityPaid

WAKE · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Plies 1st Annual 40 & Up With A Good Job All White Day Party RALEIGH

A Grown Folk Celebration!!