Check Out This Fun Way To Re Purpose Your old Pumpkins in Maine

Don't be boring and just toss away your fun jack-o-lanterns for the season just yet.

Payson Park in Portland, Maine, is doing something really cool for the community and doing the dirty work for you.

Except it's not so dirty, it's actually helping our ecosystem. Check out the details.

If you've got any leftover pumpkins, don't throw them into the woods to rot away and forget about just yet. Payson Park is running a Pumpkin-Cycle in Little League Parking Lot where they'll take your old pumpkins and gourds and make sure they get properly composted.

All you have to do is just show up!

Where: Payson Park Little League Parking Lot

When: Saturday, November 9
Time: 10 am - 1 pm

It's a kid-friendly event, which I think also doubles down as a great lesson to teach them how to treat our environment with care.

Yay. Click here to see all the details.

What is the purpose of composting?

According to epa.gov,

Reduces Waste: Instead of ending up in a landfill, composting diverts organic waste, helping to reduce landfill overflow.
Nutrient-Rich Soil: Composting breaks down the pumpkin into nutrient-rich organic matter that enriches soil, improving its structure and fertility.
Carbon Sequestration: Compost helps capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, contributing to climate change mitigation.
Supports Biodiversity: Compost enhances soil health, promoting diverse microbial life, which is essential for ecosystem balance.
Water Retention: Well-composted soil retains moisture better, reducing the need for frequent watering and helping conserve water resources.

Let's all do our part!

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