

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Vermiculture Youth Program at Arcola Public Library 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Youth ages 8–17 are invited to join this two‑session, hands‑on program all about vermiculture, composting, and creative upcycling! 

Participants will discover how worms help recycle food scraps, reduce waste, and build healthy soil while creating and exploring through fun, eco‑themed activities.
 
What Is Vermiculture?
Vermiculture is the process of using worms—especially red wigglers—to compost food scraps and other organic waste. As the worms eat and break down the materials, they produce nutrient‑rich castings that help improve soil health. Vermiculture is an easy, sustainable way to learn about decomposition, ecosystems, and waste reduction.
 
Session 1: Build Your Compost System
March 20
4–5 p.m.
In this session, youth will learn what vermiculture is—the practice of using red wiggler worms to break down organic materials into compost. Participants will create their own compost setup, add worms, and explore how composting works through engaging, hands‑on learning.
 
Session 2: Upcycle Neighborhood Activity
April 15
4–5 p.m.
Youth will bring creativity to life by designing and building a “Town Diorama” using upcycled materials. We will also read The Wild West of Waste to spark conversation about reducing, reusing, and recycling. Participants will check on and feed their compost system as their worms continue transforming food scraps into compost.

Register here: https://registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/the-power-of-vermicomposting-arcola-public-library

Questions: Contact workshop presenter and 4-H Educator, Krista Houk, at khouk@illinois.edu or 217-543-3755
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcola/vermiculture-youth-program-at-arcola-public-library/200029685769931
- **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/the-power-of-vermicomposting-arcola-public-library?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=arcola-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Arcola
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Arcola Public Library District
- **lat**: 39.68437
- **long**: -88.30323
- **full address**: Arcola Public Library District, 407 East Main Street,Arcola,IL,United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Moultrie-Douglas 4-H (https://allevents.in/org/moultrie-douglas-4-h/23198924)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Arcola Public Library District, 407 East Main Street,Arcola,IL,United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Moultrie-Douglas 4-H
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, health-wellness
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Vermiculture Youth Program at Arcola Public Library  ?
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