FULL I Composting for Beginners with Wormies (F)

Pre-registration is required for this program. Program is for adults and kids ages 10 and up with adult supervision.

Join Wormies Vermicompost staff as they share everything you need to know to begin composting at home. After setting the stage with the basics of composting and why composting is important, they’ll highlight what is considered acceptable scraps for compost, how to maintain your compost, when and how to harvest your compost and how to best use it. If you would like to pre-order Wormies compost inoculants to kickstart the composting activity of your system, contact Wormies at 616-322-1677 or info@thewormies.com to place a pre-order for pick-up at this class.

This program is offered free of charge due to generous grant funding.

If you would like to pre-order worms or any other Wormies products for pick-up at this class, visit their page at thewormies.com and contact them at 616-322-1677 or info@thewormies.com to place a pre-order. 

Recommended Books for Compost Enthusiasts:

– The Rodale Book of Composting (for gardeners)
– The Worm Farmers Handboook (for mid scale vermicomposting)
– Teaming with Fungi (advanced)
– Teaming with Microbes (advanced)
– Teaming with Nutrients (advanced)

Your program will be taking place at Blandford Farm, located at 3145 Milo Street NW, Grand Rapids MI 49504. 

Please note there are NO BATHROOMS AT THE FARM from November to March and only port-a-potties available from April to October. The nearest full-service bathrooms are at the Blandford Visitor Center, a 10-15 minute walk or 2 minute drive away.

Please Note: This program will take place entirely outdoors. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be moved indoors and participants will be notified.