The Worm Guide: A Vermicomposting Guide for Teachers
This guide explores vermicomposting--the practice of using worms to transform food waste into a nutrient-rich finished product called vermicompost. In a school setting, vermicomposting can set the stage for a variety of fun, interdisciplinary activities.
Vermicomposting can utilize school cafeteria waste for the worm bin, provide a variety of interesting experiments while maintaining the bin in the classroom, and can culminate in a school or classroom garden using the finished product.
To receive a free hard copy of The Worm Guide, call (916) 341-6769, or you can download it here. Classroom activities from our previous publication are still available.
Related Resources
- Worm and Worm Bin Suppliers. A list of red wiggler worm and worm bin suppliers in California
- School Garden Web Links. Includeslinks to other worm composting sites.
Office of Education and the Environment http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Education/
Contact: EEI@calrecycle.ca.gov (916) 341-6769