Pre-registration is required for this program.
Learn how to make your own compost tea and extracts with Wormies! This class will include a variety of recipes and information on quality ingredients, application methods, and beneficial organisms. The use of compost teas and extracts speeds the healing process of soil and can be easily incorporated in varying earthworks strategies, tree planting, garden installations, and fertility maintenance.
As Da Vinci once said, “Water is the driving force of all Nature.” This too is true within soil, and our ability to use this universal solvent to propagate microbes on an unfathomable microscopic level is a powerful regeneration tool. It’s a tool that greatly aids in healing years or centuries of land abuse and switches the paradigm of chemical resources to the use of biological resources. Thus having appropriate quantities of humidity in the soil allows microbes to flourish and keeps nutrient cycling.
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.
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