Sat, Jun 20
|Third Ward Multi-Service Center
2026 Neighborhood Resilience Network: Yard Waste
Discover the art of composting and turn yard waste into valuable resources for healthier soil and ecosystems!
Time & Location
Jun 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Third Ward Multi-Service Center, 3611 Ennis St, Houston, TX 77004
About The Event
Kick off the 2026 Neighborhood Resilience Network Series with our Yard Waste Workshop — the first of three free, hands-on events designed to equip Houstonians with practical tools for more sustainable homes and greener communities.
Led by Master Gardener Robin Kendrick-Yates, this workshop will teach you how to turn everyday yard waste into nutrient-rich compost. Learn how composting supports plant growth, improves soil health, reduces landfill waste, and protects Houston's local ecosystems. Participants will take part in building a compost system and leave with real-world knowledge you can apply at home.
Free & Open to the Public
Take-home materials provided while supplies last
A Note Before You Arrive
Parking: Lot located off Winbern St and Palmer St
Room: Workshop will be held in the Auditorium Room 129
About the Presenter
Robin Kendrick-Yates | Master Gardener Robin is a retired physician assistant and MD Anderson Cancer Center veteran who discovered the healing power of native plant gardening during retirement. Since 2021, he has volunteered with Harris County Master Gardeners, developing native plant beds at Genoa Friendship Gardens and earning certification from the Native Plant Society of Texas. He is highly trained in composting and entomology and speaks regularly on native plants and gardening topics across Harris County.
Joining Us at the Workshop
Harris County Master Gardeners Association A 501(c)(3) organization supporting Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Harris County, providing research-based gardening and horticulture education to children and adults across the community. Stop by their table for resources, tips, and ways to stay connected.
Moonshot A Texas-based composting company founded in 2020, Moonshot collects organic waste from businesses, schools, and communities and transforms it into nutrient-rich compost that benefits local soils and reduces harmful emissions.
Harris County Pollution Control Services Harris County PCS works to improve air, water, and soil quality across the region through community partnerships, pollution monitoring, and innovative environmental practices.
This workshop series is made possible through the generous support of H-E-B Our Texas Our Future and the River Oaks Garden Club.