UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.– Are you interested in learning more about vermicomposting (worm composting)? These hungry worms can eat their body weight each day in food scraps and other compostable waste. Find out how this system can help you reduce waste and provide fresh soil at the Student Farm Club’s Vermicomposting Workshop on Saturday, April 7 from 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. on their one-acre site.

The workshop, led by club members Ben Chronister and Paul Laudenslayer will cover the basics of vermicomposting and attendees will help build a system to use on the Student Farm. The systems can be used at home indoors. The cost of attending the workshop is free, but if you’re interested in building your own to take home the cost is $15. 

How the system works: Earthworms eat organic material recycled into your compost bin. The excrements left behind by these worms can be added to soil in order to improve its overall health, and physical, chemical and biological properties. Your vermicompost bin can be stored at home indoors.

Meet the newest members of the Student Farm family! These worms can’t wait to start munching on some delicious compost

For more information about this event, please contact Student Farm Club member Ben Chronister at bchronister354@gmail.com