All About Vermicomposting 2-Part Workshop Series Saturday, October 29 & November 5 8, 2022 10 - 11 a.m. Join Solana Center for this workshop series to discover why red wiggler worms are composting superstars! Vermicomposting 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. These workshops will teach you all about how to get started and maintain a happy home for red wiggler worms. Each class will include visual, hands-on demonstrations of vermicomposting systems. Unique content will be covered each week, so we recommend attending both! Week 1 (10/29) will cover: The many benefits of vermicomposting for reducing waste and creating healthy garde Basic requirements for a worm bin and where to site your bin Determine if a store bought or DIY bin is best for your home Examples of various bins and how to make your own stacking or in-ground bins The anatomy of our special red wiggler worms / cocoons Other compost critters found in a healthy worm bin Week 2 (11/5) will cover: Brief review of Week 1 Ingredients needed for worms to reproduce and thrive What worms can eat and methods for feeding food scraps What to expect after starting your compost system: maintenance, care, and long-term feeding strategies Troubleshooting tips When and how to harvest castings from your worm bin Using the soil amendment created from your food waste Hold your spot in advance here. Made possible through generous funding by the County of San Diego Socials: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
