Backyard Composting with Vermiculture

Composting Education Workshop Series: Vermiculture Composting
This workshop is one of four hands-on composting classes focused on different composting systems: vermicomposting, bokashi, hot composting, and cold composting. This session takes a deeper dive into vermiculture, an indoor-friendly method using worms to recycle food scraps into nutrient-rich compost.

Participants will learn what vermiculture is, how the system works, and how it differs from other composting methods. Through guided instruction and hands-on learning, you’ll explore the full vermiculture process—from setup to use—while building realistic expectations for how it can work in your own home to divert food scraps and organic waste from the landfill.

What you’ll learn:

• What vermiculture is and how worms transform food scraps into compost
• How to set up a worm bin, including DIY options
• Step-by-step guidance on managing the system
• Common troubleshooting tips and how to avoid common mistakes
• How to make your own compost tea to boost soil health

Why attend?
Vermiculture plays an important role in reducing food waste, building nutrient-rich soil, and making composting accessible for homes with limited space. This workshop will help you:

• Understand the environmental benefits of vermiculture
• Gain practical skills you can apply immediately
• Decide if vermiculture is the right composting method for your household

Whether you’re new to composting or looking to expand your skills, this workshop offers practical tools and confidence to support informed, meaningful action.

Join us and start building skills that support a more sustainable future.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher WSU Kitsap Composting & Food Waste Reduction