Tuesday, June 25

Vermicomposting 101 Workshop

Did you know you can feed worms your kitchen vegetable scraps and they will turn it into rich, nutrient dense compost for your garden?

By UF/IFAS Leon County Extension

Date and time

Tuesday, June 25 · 6 - 7:30pm EDT

Location

615 Paul Russell Rd

615 Paul Russell Road Tallahassee, FL 32301

About this event

1 hour 30 minutes

🌱🪱 Unlock the Potential of Worm Composting! 🪱🌱

Did you know that your kitchen vegetable scraps could be transformed into nutrient-rich compost with the assistance of industrious little worms? Join UF/IFAS Leon County Extension Agents, Mark Tancig and Molly Jameson, for a workshop all about the science of vermicomposting!

In this session, participants will explore the ins and outs of worm composting, covering topics such as:

🌿 Understanding the process of vermicompost creation.

🌿 The ecological and agricultural benefits of worm composting.

🌿 Practical guidance on constructing your own worm bin.

🌿 Essential care tips to maintain a healthy worm bin ecosystem.

Date: Tuesday, June 25

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Location: Leon County Extension Office, 615 Paul Russell Rd.

Observe firsthand the workings of an active vermicompost bin during the workshop!

For inquiries, contact Molly Jameson at mjameson@ufl.edu.

Organized by

UF/IFAS Leon County Extension

The Cooperative Extension Service is a partnership between state land grant universities, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and county governments throughout the nation. In Leon County, the partnership includes the University of Florida (UF), Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU), and Leon County Government.

UF/IFAS Extension’s mission is to develop knowledge in agriculture, natural resources, and the life sciences, and to make that knowledge accessible to sustain and enhance the quality of human life. Leon County Extension conducts research-based educational programs in Agriculture and Food Systems, Horticulture, Family & Consumer Sciences, and 4-H Youth Development.

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact Marcus Boston (marcusb@ufl.edu, 850-606-5200) at least one week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.An Equal Opportunity Institution. UF/IFAS Extension, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Andra Johnson, Dean. Single copies of UF/IFAS Extension publications (excluding 4-H and youth publications) are available free to Florida residents from county UF/IFAS Extension offices.