Composting is the intentional decomposition of organic
material using a natural, aerobic process. There are many different methods of
composting, but all operate under the central idea of mimicking nature’s
disposal process: turning waste into a usable resource that perpetuates life.
This process is often referred to as “closing the loop.”
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YES Compost: YES Compost is a Bozeman-based company owned by Karl Johnson. YES Compost uses red wiggler worms (see vermicomposting) to break down food waste into worm castings, which can be used as a rich soil. Johnson’s commercial and residential services include the drop-off of a bucket or waste vessel and regular pick-up of waste. A few times a year, Johnson delivers the finished product to subscribers of YES Compost, which is included in the monthly service fee. YES Compost is currently the only composting service in Big Sky. Visit yescompost.com for more information.
Happy Trash Can: Similar to YES Compost, Happy Trash
Can, owned by Ryan Green and Adrienne Huckabone, is a Bozeman-based composting
service. Happy Trash Can composts with a GORE cover Aerated Static Pile System.
Happy Trash Can provides a bucket and does regular food-waste collection and
soil drop-off for Bozeman, Belgrade and Livingston areas but has not yet expanded
to Big Sky. Visit happytrashcan.net for more information.
Vermicomposting: Vermicomposting is a method that
allows red wiggler surface worms to consume food waste and process it into
usable castings. Kits like the Worm Factory 360 are available to aid in the process
or you can create your vermicomposting system from scratch. Vermicomposting can
be done inside and reduces foul odors that often come with food waste.
Three-bin System: The three-bin composting system
requires a little bit more time and effort, but for those interested in
participating throughout the entire cycle, this method is suiting. The first
bin is for fresh waste, which requires frequent aerating and mixing. When it is
full, it can be moved to bin two, where it will sit to decompose. The third bin
should result in a finished, usable soil. Kits are available for this method,
but it is not necessary to have one.
Heap Pile: The heap pile requires the lowest
maintenance of all at-home composting options. It can be as simple as throwing
yard and food waste into a pile in your yard, although this will take a long
time to decompose. To speed up the process, add moisture, mix the pile often
and alternate adding greens (waste) and browns (carbon, such as newspaper).
Children turning 5 on or before
9/10/2024: Kindergarten
enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year can be completed by following the
registration process now.
Children
born on or after September 11, 2019:4K enrollment is now open for
families that have a 4-year-old they would like to enroll in our program for
the 2023-2024 school year. Please complete the 4K Interest Form to
express your interest. Completing this form does not guarantee enrollment into
the 4K program. Enrollment is capped at twenty 4-year-olds currently
residing within Big Sky School District boundary full time and will be
determined by birth date in calendar order of those born on or after September
11, 2018. Interest form closes on May 30th.
Enrollment now is critical for fall preparations. Thank you!
My Barking Dog is a nightmare comedy that tells the story of Toby and Melinda, two lonely people whose lives are forever changed the night they encounter a starving coyote at their apartment building. Over time they grow to expect him, leaving ritual offerings to entice the coyote every night. Toby and Melinda forge a connection over this visitor and share curiosity and concern about his presence in the city. The coyote expands their world–until, one night, their world is shattered. Their lives are pushed suddenly into uncharted territory, sending them on a surreal odyssey that changes their city–and the world–forever.
Directed by LX Miller. Starring Max Schneider and Denise Hergett
Verge Theater is continuing their mission to provide accessible theater to our community. Tickets for My Barking Dog are Pay What You Wish with a suggested price of $35. Audience members are offered the opportunity to select the price point that is comfortable for them when purchasing tickets.
My Barking Dog runs March 15-17, 22-24, 28-30
Performances on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays begin at 7:00 p.m., with Sunday matinees offered at 3:00 p.m.
Suitable for ages 16 . No animals are harmed in the staging of this production.
Join Big Sky OUT at the Len Hill Park Community Ice Rink for a free and inclusive ice skating event for all levels. Everyone is welcome, especially allies! There will be
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Join Big Sky OUT at the Len Hill Park Community Ice Rink for a free and inclusive ice skating event for all levels. Everyone is welcome, especially allies! There will be hot cocoa donated by the Hungry Moose and pizza donated by Blue Moon Bakery. Ice skate rentals are available at East Slope Outdoors until 8pm.