MLK, Jr. Learning Garden: Vermicomposting

Get ready to wiggle into the world of vermicomposting! In this hands‑on, kid‑friendly lesson, students will discover how worms help create healthy soil and support our environment. Young learners will get up close and personal with our hardworking compost worms—they’ll have the chance to gently hold them, observe how they move, and learn about what they like to eat.

Through interactive activities, students will explore all the parts of a vermicomposting bin and see how it works from the inside out. They’ll learn how worms transform food scraps into nutrient‑rich compost and why this process is an essential part of a healthy ecosystem.

This lesson is perfect for curious young scientists who love to explore, ask questions, and get their hands dirty while learning about the amazing world beneath our feet.