As the world grapples with the urgent need to combat climate change, International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) stands as a beacon of hope, celebrating compost and the importance of organics recycling. For over 20 years, the second week in May has been set aside for individuals, communities, and organizations worldwide to come together to raise awareness about the transformative power of compost and composting.

We're moving to a new date and new location! The 2026 Summit is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, at the Chapel at the Montpelier Performing Arts Hub in Montpelier, Vermont. On Thursday, March 26, a variety of tours, field trips, and in-person workshops will be offered across Vermont. Call for Presentations, Workshops, Tours, and Field Trips coming soon!

This free, hands-on workshop will begin with a short conversation about different composting methods, followed by Agroecologist Juan Alvez of UVM Extension, who will share insights into the “what, why, and how” behind Johnson-Su composting. Then we’ll roll up our sleeves and build and fill a Johnson-Su system together.