Vermicomposting (worm composting) has benefits for everyone.
Whether you want to divert kitchen scraps from the landfill, compost in small spaces, create a natural fertilizer for your plants, or have a fun & educational activity for your family, vermicomposting is for you. Join us at the lovely San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center to learn how these tiny yet mighty creatures can make a difference, and how you can care for them at home. Families are welcome!
Cost: $10 ages 18+, $5 ages 17 and under
*If this course fee presents a financial hardship, it may be waived upon request. Please contact Erin Stone at erin.stone@solanacenter.org before registering to inquire.
During this hands-on event, we will cover:
Explore how the tiny-but-mighty red wiggler worms can transform our food scraps into something new
Learn about what these worms need to thrive and what food scraps they like to eat
Benefits of composting with worms
Discuss the importance of keeping food scraps out of the landfill
Tools, materials, and steps to start a vermicompost bin
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
Parking note: this venue is very popular on weekends and Nature Center parking is limited. As you are able, we recommend carpooling, riding your bike, or arriving early to enjoy the local trails before the workshop. A small number of public parking spots are available across Manchester Ave at the San Elijo Water Campus, and additional parallel parking is available a few blocks east and west from the Nature Center.
