Name: Vermicomposting Workshop
Start: 2025-03-01T10:30:00-08:00
End: 2025-03-15T12:30:00-08:00
Location: Garden to Table Silicon Valley

Join us for an engaging Vermicomposting Workshop at the farm, designed to teach you how to build and maintain a thriving system.
About this Event

Workshop Overview:

Join us for an engaging Vermicomposting Workshop at the farm, designed to teach you how to build and maintain a thriving vermicomposting system. This workshop consists of two hands-on classes where you will gain the knowledge and resources needed to turn kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost using worms.

Track 1: Vermicomposting

Create Your Own Worm Composting System!

Class #1: Saturday, March 1st; 10:30 am-12:30 pm

Class #2: Saturday, March 15th; 10:30 am-12:30 pm

Join us on Saturday, March 15th for a celebration and community potluck at 1:00 PM after the volunteer day and Workshop.

What You Will Learn:

Building Your Vermicomposting Bin: Learn how to construct a compact and efficient worm composting bin, perfect for small spaces and apartment living.
Maintaining Your System: Understand the essentials of maintaining a healthy vermicomposting system, including feeding, moisture control, and harvesting the compost.
Worm Care: Discover how to care for your worms, including the best types of worms for composting and how to create an optimal environment for them to thrive.
Composting Basics: Gain insight into the composting process and the benefits of using vermicompost for your plants.

Workshop Highlights:

Hands-On Experience: Build your own worm composting bin during the class and take it home, complete with worms.
Expert Guidance: Receive instruction from experienced vermicomposting enthusiasts who will share valuable tips and best practices.
Knowledge Sharing: Engage with fellow participants, exchanging ideas and resources to support your composting journey.
Space-Saving Solution: Learn a composting method that is ideal for those with limited space, making it perfect for apartment dwellers.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to transform your kitchen scraps into beautiful compost, even in small spaces. Register today and start your vermicomposting adventure!

Made possible in part by funding from the County of Santa Clara’s Food Systems Resiliency Grant Program, the goal of the Taylor Street Community Compost Hub is to support food waste public education and engagement, and build capacity for community-scale composting.