How much fun is this? Many children love to play with worms. Oh let’s face it some adults (cough cough) love playing with worms. But, worms are also helpful for the environment. Vermicomposting (composting with worms) not only reduces waste products but saves money on purchasing compost for the lawn or garden too. And, it is fun.
When:
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Time:
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Where:
Michigan Energy Options (MEO)
405 Grove St.
East Lansing, MI 48823
Price:
$25 or $20 for MEO members
Visit the MEO website to register just fill out the contact form.
At the Worm Bin Building Workshop you will learn build a worm bin (which you get to take home) and learn about how to care for your worms, how to harvest the compost and how to use the compost. You get a bin, worms, and bedding and the cost of the workshop is a fraction of what you would pay for a worm bin at the stores.
Three great ‘worm’ books for children available in Lansing are:
The Worm Book: the Complete Guide to Worms in Your Garden by Loren Nancarrow and Janet Hogan Taylor a great book for beginners at vermicomposting. You can find this great children’s book at the Capital Area District Library (downtown location).
Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin and illustrated by Harry Bliss is a darling story about a worm discovering the world. Recommended for ages 4-8 year-olds, Grandma gets a kick out of this children’s book. You can find Diary of a Worm at several of the Capital Area District Libraries.
Winnie Fin, Worm Farmer by Carol Brendler and illustrated by Ard Hoyt is the story of Winnie who wants to enter her worms in the county fair but needs some help. Even though her neighbors are too busy to help she does help them. This book is a great story with a gentle message enjoyable for pre-schoolers and up. There are also simple instructions for starting a worm farm. Winnie Fin, Worm Farmer is also available at several Capital Area District Libraries in Lansing.
All three of these terrific children’s books are also available at both Schuler Books and Barnes & Noble in Lansing. If you can not make it to the Worm Bin Building Workshop why not pick up one or more of these books to share with the kids and maybe start a family worm bin of your own.
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How fun does this sound! Wish we had an activity like this here!
I wish we had this here too! Sounds fun!
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