The Solana Center held its Annual Toast to Compost on February 7th, 2009, at the San Diego Zoo. This event is held each year to honor our Master Composter volunteers and their immense contributions to the Solana Center Compost Program and the environment.
Seven Master Composters were presented the Vermi Award, a recognition for their extraordinary contributions to composting education. The event was highlighted by the keynote speech made by Dr. Wayne T. Williams, Program Coordinator for the Department of Public Works at the County of San Diego, who provided insight into local policy regarding composting.
Breakfast was donated by Whole Foods, Einstein Bros. Bagels, and Garden State Bagels. Door prizes were donated by the Solana Center Board of Directors, Birch Aquarium, Patagonia in Cardiff, Anderson’s La Costa Nursery, Triformis Corporation, Cordova Gardens, and the Recycled Products Cooperative. The event was sponsored by the City of San Diego.
Vermi Award Recipients 2009
Diane Hollister
Aaron Turner
Pete Ash
Jim Carleton
Jim Renn
Whitney Duenez
Susan Wingate-Wankier
