Vermicomposting

2811 Jackson Street,Dubuque IA 52001

04 November, 2021

Description

Learn everything you need to know to start using worms to compost. Worm composting is using worms to recycle food scraps and other organic material into a valuable soil amendment called vermicompost, or worm compost. Worms eat food scraps, which become compost as they pass through the worm's body. These worm castings are one of the best soil amendments and fertilizers nature provides! Vermicompost can be used both to help your indoor plants and your outdoor garden. If you want to learn how to harness this ecologically regenerative superpower in your own home (and gain hundreds of low-maintenance pets at the same time), join Convivium’s Farm Manager, A.J., for this 90-minute class where he will cover the worms and their life cycle, types of worm bins, bedding selection, bin maintenance and more. You will also get to visit Convivium’s five different worm bins to see the pros and cons of each structure. This class is perfect for those who want to compost, but don’t have the space to manage an outdoor compost bin or are looking for a way to continue composting indoors during the winter months. Other Convivium Composting Classes: Check out our one-day Complete Composting Workshop, taught on Saturday, November 13, where AJ will cover composting, vermicomposting, and participants will build their own compost bin to take home. Read more and sign up here. SLIDING SCALEConvivium is a nonprofit committed to helping increase accessibility to the tools and knowledge of how to grow and prepare your own food. As part of this commitment, and in pursuit of a more wholesome and secure food experience for all, Convivium is now offering most of our classes on a sliding scale. The sliding scale system allows for classes to be obtained at multiple price points, based on the circumstances of the participant. It allows folks who may otherwise be priced out of something to have the chance to take part in it. How it worksWhen completing your registration, please self-select from the following three payment levels: Contributor: The contributor level is a pay-what-you-can option that allows you to do just that – pay what you are able to for the class, at this time. Please note there is a $5 minimum per the Eventbrite platform. If this minimum, or paying with a credit card, is a barrier, please call us at 563.557.2900. Supporter: The supporter level is the normal ticket price of this class. It covers all the supplies and materials needed, as well as the instructor fee. Sustainer: The sustainer level is a buy-one, give-one model that covers the complete cost of your class plus a small donation that helps supplement the cost of a Contributor level participant. By choosing this level, you are ensuring we can continue to offer this class in a way that is accessible and affordable to all – thank you for your generosity. A note on refunds: Convivium Urban Farmstead has a no refund policy for all classes and workshops. If you are unable to participant in the class after you registered, your fee will be donated to our pay-what-you-can sliding scale level, which helps to ensure our classes are accessible and affordable to all. However, if Convivium cancels or reschedules a class for any reason (weather, instructor illness, etc.), participants will be notified as early as possible by email and their registration will automatically be transferred to the date of the rescheduled class. In the case that the participant cannot make the rescheduled class date, Convivium will issue a gift card in the full amount of the class that can be used toward any future class. This gift card can be mailed to the participant or picked up at Convivium (2811 Jackson St. Dubuque, IA 52001). We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your cooperation. Convivivum Urban Farmstead is a non-profit dedicated to creating community around food production, preservation, preparation and enjoyment.