About this Event
The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension, Lake County presents "Roots Up" - AG Awareness Series 2025-2026 - A Monthly Journey Through AG Awareness. Curious about where your food comes from ? Want to dig deeper into sustainable growing prastices? Join us for Roots Up, a hands-on, community-centered AG Awareness program - open to all!
Vermicomposting is the third presentation in the "Roots Up" series. Join UF/IFAS Extension Agent Maria Bautista, and Clayton Yuen, master gardener volunteer , as they present on Vermicompost.
Title: Vermicompost
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 10:00 -11:30 am
Location: UF/IFAS Lake County Extension, 1951 Woodlea Road, Tavares , FL 32778
Cost: $5 - (bring your own bin) worms and bedding materials will be provided
Bring Your Own Bin – Guidelines:
- Dark plastic bin with lid (black or gray preferred)
- Size: 17–27 gallons (sturdy and clean)
- Lid should fit tightly
- Upcycled bins encouraged – give old bins new life!
- We'll help turn it into a worm composting system!
Vermicomposting is a type of composting that uses worms, typically red wigglers, to convert food scraps and other organic waste into nutrient-rich vermicompost (worm castings) and worm tea. It's a sustainable practice that reduces waste, enriches soil, and provides a natural fertilizer for plants.
Come and explore composting with worms - nature's recyclers!
For more information contact Maria Bautista at [email protected].
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Lake County Cooperative Extension Service, 1951 Woodlea Road, Tavares, United States
USD 5.00
