COMPOSTING WORKSHOP Therm n' Worm Compost & Learn (November 8th, 2025)
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COMPOSTING WORKSHOP Therm n' Worm Compost & Learn (November 8th, 2025)

  • UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

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

By UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County Agriculture and Natural Resources

Date and time

Saturday, November 8 · 2 - 4:45pm EST.

Location

543350 US-1

543350 U.S. 1 Callahan, FL 32011

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Agenda

2:00 PM

Introductions, pre-test

Dave Hébert (Ay-Bear)


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

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

Presentation

Dave Hébert (Ay-Bear)


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 the...

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Workshop

Dave Hébert (Ay-Bear)


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).

4:30 PM - 4:45 PM

Post-test/Evaluation, Feedback for next time

Dave Hébert (Ay-Bear)


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 compostin...

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours 45 minutes
  • UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
  • Free venue parking

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, DAVID.HEBERT@UFL.EDU (904)530-6356 at least 1 week in advance. University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution.


Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of composting?

There are a few goals: 1. Reduce food scraps from going to the landfill. 2. produce finished compost and castings for increased plant growth. 3. grow red wigglers as fishing bait to sell or use for fishing. 4. teaching/learning opportunity to understand nutrient cycling.

Is composting difficult or complicated?

Our system of composting is nearly fail-proof. In addition, you'll have direct access to a University of Florida faculty member for consultation free of charge, should you have any problems

What if I have questions after I take the workshop?

After taking the workshop, you will have direct access to a University of Florida IFAS Extension Faculty member. For any and all questions call us M-F 10am to 4pm at (904) 530-6353.

$28.52