Vermicomposting 101

Discover how simple, sustainable, and satisfying composting can be.

In this down-to-earth workshop, you’ll build your own worm composting bin and learn how these squirmy soil-makers can help you close the loop on food waste.

Whether you're new to composting or ready to level up your soil strategies, this two-hour workshop empowers you to take small, impactful steps toward a healthier local ecosystem. With expert guidance, community support, and a take-home worm bin, you'll leave equipped and inspired to get started.

You'll Experience:

• Composting Basics: Learn how vermicomposting works and why it’s a powerful tool for waste reduction and soil health
• Step-by-step Instruction: Build your own worm bin with real-time guidance
• Troubleshooting Tips: Gain practical insight for maintaining your bin and avoiding common pitfalls
• Inspiration to Start Small: Feel confident and motivated to take meaningful sustainability steps at home

About Your Facilitator:

Margaux Ranson (she/her) is an Environmental Educator at Oxbow, where she facilitates nature-based workshops, student programs, and tours. Margaux has experience in ecological restoration, science education, and sustainable farming. During her time at the University of Washington, she completed a vermiculture internship at the UW Farm, during which she managed the farm’s vermicomposting system. She is passionate about vermicomposting and is excited to share her experience and knowledge with others.

Tiered Pricing

This workshop is valued at $50, but we invite you to choose the ticket price that best fits your circumstances. Our tiered pricing model makes the experience more accessible while fostering a spirit of community care.

• $40 Community Supported Ticket: Choose this rate if you're navigating financial challenges, such as medical or immigration expenses, public assistance, or other systemic barriers.
• $50 Standard Ticket: Covers the cost of the workshop.
• $60 Community Supporter Ticket: Choose this rate if you have financial security or access to wealth and want to help make this offering more accessible for others.

We trust you to select the rate that feels right—no questions asked. Your choice supports a more equitable and inclusive community.

Need additional support? If the $40 rate is a barrier, please email us at education@oxbow.org.

All participants must register in advance—spaces are limited!

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Oxbow is open rain or shine, except in cases of extreme weather (lightning, high winds, wildfire smoke, or flooding conditions that make it unsafe for visitors).

*Note to registrants: If we cancel an event you will be notified via email when the decision to close is made.