Vermicomposting (worm composting) has a benefit for everyone, whether you want to divert kitchen scraps from the landfill, compost in small spaces, or create a natural fertilizer for your plants. Join us at the Fallbrook Community Center to learn how to start and maintain a happy home for red wiggler worms.
All pre-registered attendees who are residents of unincorporated San Diego County can receive a free kitchen scraps container.
In this workshop, we will cover:
Benefits of composting with worms
Tools, materials, and steps to start a vermicompost bin
How to feed your worms and which foods are suitable
Troubleshooting and maintaining your worm bin
Harvesting and using finished castings
Composting benefits for your garden and living a greener life include:
Save money on purchased worm castings and soil amendments
Lower your contribution to landfills
Increase soil health & soil microbiome
Increase water retention in soil
Want to get started right away?
We can bring PRE-ORDERED compost bins to the workshop! Residents of unincorporated County of San Diego can purchase a subsidized bin with proof of residency. Order deadline: Friday, January 22. Email [email protected] to place your order.
Space is limited; first come, first served.
A store purchase is not required to attend the workshop. During the workshop, we will provide resources about how to purchase supplies when you're ready to get started. Items will not be available for same-day purchase.
Discounted compost bins:
Compost bin ($50 for unincorporated San Diego County residents)
Can O Worms Vermicomposter ($60 for unincorporated San Diego County residents)
