Composting by Tapaswi Gowda – Family Workshop

Celebrate World Environment Day with a hands-on family workshop with Hadiqaa, where kids and adults will learn the basics of composting and how food scraps can be transformed into healthy soil for plants. Participants will explore simple composting methods, discover what can and cannot be composted, and create their own mini compost setup to continue the journey at home.

This interactive session encourages families to reconnect with nature while learning practical ways to reduce waste and support a more sustainable lifestyle.

Meet your instructor: Tapaswi Gowda

My name is Tapaswi. Growing up, nature was a significant part of my life, fostering my love for it through outdoor exploration. After earning a master’s degree in Biotechnology, I worked for an agricultural company in India, then as a research assistant in genetics at Oxford University in the UK. Moving to Qatar in 2018, I developed a passion for sustainable living through gardening and composting, gaining a deep understanding of cultivating food and maintaining healthy plants in the desert environment.

Workshop Activities:

• Introduction to composting and why it matters
• Learn the difference between “green” and “brown” compost materials
• Hands-on compost layering activity
• Explore what can and cannot be composted at home
• Soil and decomposition observation activity
• Create a mini family compost starter setup
• Guided harvesting and mixing of compost materials
• Sustainability discussion on reducing food waste
• Interactive gardening and planting activity using compost-enriched soil
• Take-home composting tips for families

Workshop Details:

Date: Friday, 5th of June 2026

Time: 4:30 to 6:00 pm

Age Group: 7+ (kid) and 17+ (adult)

Price: 80 QAR (kid) and 120 QAR (adult)

Location: Qatar Preparatory School (QPS)

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