This workshop covers why & how to fertilize your garden with urine. Reclaiming urine as a fertilizer is a safe and simple practice that gardeners everywhere can learn to access an abundance of free fertilizer – and prevent downstream pollution. This workshop introduces the Rich Earth Institute's community peecycling program and research. Then, we'll delve into step-by-step instructions for using urine in home gardens--and how to contribute to Rich Earth’s Community Science Survey. After the presentation, there will be discussion time for you to share your experiences and questions about peecycling.

Why Peecycle? Human urine contains vital plant nutrients. When flushed, urine wastes precious potable water and can contribute to downstream nutrient pollution. But when urine is reclaimed as a fertilizer, it can be used to grow more food, thereby completing the local food nutrient cycle. The Rich Earth Institute is a nonprofit based in Brattleboro, VT and has been demonstrating urine nutrient reclamation for over a decade (as featured in the New York Times, click here to download the article).