COMPOSTING WORKSHOP Therm n' Worm Compost & Learn (January 31st, 2026)

Name: COMPOSTING WORKSHOP Therm n' Worm Compost & Learn (January 31st, 2026)
Start: 2026-01-31T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-31T16:45:00-05:00
Location: 543350 US-1

Sat Jan 31 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:45 pm UTC-05:00

543350 US-1 | Callahan

$UF\/IFAS Extension Nassau County Agriculture and Natural Resources$

Publisher/HostUF/IFAS Extension Nassau County Agriculture and Natural Resources

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COMPOSTING WORKSHOP Therm n' Worm Compost & Learn (January 31st, 2026)

UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County shows you how to use the power of microbes (therm) and red wigglers (worm) to achieve success in composting!
About this Event

After this workshop you'll be able to create rich soil for starting seeds, amending your vegetable garden, increasing your soil health; plus, you’ll be able to recycle most food waste into fishing bait (worms) while improving the environment (lower greenhouse gases)!

Most food scraps are thrown away! By taking this workshop, you can work towards a better future for the planet. Learn to recycle your food scraps at home. It's a great "all hands on deck" type activity to interact with the family and it is a positive example to set for our youth.

In addition there are many lucrative outlets for composters. Red Wigglers are not only themselves valuable for soil building, fish bait, or composting, but their castings, or waste excrement can sell for top-dollar.

Your ticket purchase includes:

1 x 5 gal worm bin with custom fly-proof top and 2 lbs. red wiggler worms1 x hardwire cage for outdoor compostingEnough wood chips to supply you for 6 months.

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all our events. For disability accommodations such as alternate formats of written material, please contact Dave Hébert, [email protected] (904)530-6356 at least 1 week in advance. University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution.

Agenda

🕑: 02:00 PM
Introductions, pre-test
Host: Dave Hébert (Ay-Bear)

Info: You'll be amazed at how much you learn! You'll be able to see, touch, and even smell the products and processes.

🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Presentation
Host: Dave Hébert (Ay-Bear)

Info: Welcome to composting with therms, or microbes; and red wigglers, or worms! Learn the power of the Therm and Worm method! Learn the products you can make and use and the environmental benefits of them!

🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Workshop
Host: Dave Hébert (Ay-Bear)

Info: Roll up your sleeves and get ready to examine compost piles and construct your own! You'll see how microbes heat up (therms) and how red wigglers chomp down (worms).

🕑: 04:30 PM - 04:45 PM
Post-test/Evaluation, Feedback for next time
Host: Dave Hébert (Ay-Bear)

Info: If we've done our job, you should be able to cruise through the post-test! We want to see what you've learned and how we can improve. This is an opportunity to provide feedback for our next composting workshop.