Pre-registration is required for this program.
Join Wormies Vermicompost staff as they share everything you need to know to begin composting at home. After setting the stage with the basics of composting and why composting is important, they’ll highlight what is considered acceptable scraps for compost, how to maintain your compost, when and how to harvest your compost and how to best use it. If you would like to pre-order Wormies compost inoculants to kickstart the composting activity of your system, contact Wormies at 616-322-1677 or info@thewormies.com to place a pre-order for pick-up at this class.
Program is for adults and kids ages 10 and up with adult supervision.
This program is offered free of charge due to generous grant funding.
If you would like to pre-order worms or any other Wormies products for pick-up at this class, visit their page at thewormies.com and contact them at 616-322-1677 or info@thewormies.com to place a pre-order.
Recommended Books for Compost Enthusiasts:
- The Rodale Book of Composting (for gardeners)
- The Worm Farmers Handboook (for mid scale vermicomposting)
- Teaming with Fungi (advanced)
- Teaming with Microbes (advanced)
- Teaming with Nutrients (advanced)
Your program will be taking place at Blandford Farm, located at 3145 Milo Street NW, Grand Rapids MI 49504.
Please note there are NO BATHROOMS AT THE FARM from November to March and only port-a-potties available from April to October. The nearest full-service bathrooms are at the Blandford Visitor Center, a 10-15 minute walk or 2 minute drive away.
Please Note: This program will take place entirely outdoors. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be moved indoors and participants will be notified.
Cancellation Policy: Notice must be received at least 7 business days before the scheduled program to receive a 75% refund. There will be no refunds issued after that time. Due to processing fees, full refunds are not available. All Community Programs will be held unless there is severe weather. Please come prepared for the elements; refunds are not available for weather-related conditions except in the case of severe weather. All Community Programs will have a registrant minimum. If the minimum is not met, you will be contacted by Blandford Nature Center and notified of your refund options.
COVID-19 Information: As of January 1, 2023, face coverings are not required while participating in programs indoors or outdoors at Blandford. Blandford continues to monitor local COVID rates and reserves the right to reinstate masking requirements for staff, general visitors, and program participants of all ages, regardless of vaccination status, if community health concerns arise. Blandford will notify program participants if this policy changes before a scheduled program takes place. Participants should not attend a program if they show any signs of infectious illness, including cough, fever, headache, runny nose, vomiting or diarrhea.
