City of Victoria

about us

The Greater Victoria Compost Education Centre is a non-profit organization, with charitable status located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. We provide composting and organic gardening education to CRD residents. Read more about our organization HERE.


Open Wednesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm


1216 North Park Street Victoria BC, V8T 1C9

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GRUBS Spring and Summer Break Camps!

This spring and summer LifeCycles and the Greater Victoria Compost Education Center are again teaming up to host exciting urban farm day camps. With the expert guidance of farm camp facilitators, kids will learn through hands-on outdoor educational activities. Together they will explore urban farms, build compost, play with worms, learn about local food, plant seeds, grow food, have fun outside, go on field trips and much more! Click HERE for dates and details


Garden Learners Program at the Compost Education Centre!

This spring we have an exciting set of brand new Garden Learners modules at the Compost Education Centre! Our Garden Learners program for home learners uses the environment of our vibrant garden and our straw bale teaching building to give your child a hands-on experience of learning through growing food, composting, and exploring local sustainability.

Click HERE for more details.


Soap Making Workshops at The Good Planet Company

Our 1% For the Planet Partner, the Good Planet Company is running a series of soap making workshops where you'll learn how to make your own batch of natural luxurious, cold process soap from scratch.

Click HERE for more details.


SLUGS for Youth Program! ~ Sustainable Living and Urban Gardening Skills

Are you between the ages of 13 and 30? Do you want to learn more about how to grow your own food and live more sustainably in the city? Check out our exciting workshop series for youth! Join our group on Facebook.

Click HERE for details.


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