# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Introduction to Worms & Composting for Kids
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Introduction to Worms & Composting for Kids
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Van Belkum Branch – 1563 Plainfield NE
Space is limited and first come, first served.

Join Wormies Compost to learn how to start composting at home. This session covers why it matters, what materials are accepted, how to maintain your system, and when and how to use the finished product. You’ll also learn how to set up both a backyard pile and a worm bin. The first five attendees will receive a half-gallon bag of Wormies vermicompost to use as plant fertilizer. For ages 6 – 11.

Special thanks to the Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation, the Edsko & Claire Hekman Family Fund, and the Meijer Fund. 

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Introducción a los Gusanos y al Compostaje para Niños
El jueves, 16 de julio de 2026, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Van Belkum Branch – 1563 Plainfield NE
El espacio es limitado y se asigna por orden de llegada.

Únete a Wormies Compost para aprender cómo comenzar a hacer compost en casa. Esta sesión cubre por qué es importante, qué materiales se aceptan, cómo mantener tu sistema y cuándo y cómo usar el producto final. También aprenderás cómo configurar tanto una pila de compost en el patio como un contenedor de lombrices.

Los primeros cinco asistentes recibirán una bolsa de medio galón de vermicompost de Wormies para usar como fertilizante para plantas. Para edades de 6 a 11 años.

Agradecimientos especiales a la Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation, al Edsko & Claire Hekman Family Fund y al Meijer Fund.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/introduction-to-worms-and-composting-for-kids/200030121336426
- **Event Categories**: kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 26

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Rapids
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Grand Rapids Public Library - Van Belkum Branch
- **lat**: 42.9911
- **long**: -85.66311
- **full address**: Grand Rapids Public Library - Van Belkum Branch, 1563 Plainfield Ave NE,Grand Rapids,MI,United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Introduction to Worms & Composting for Kids being held?
  - **A:** Introduction to Worms & Composting for Kids takes place on Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Grand Rapids Public Library - Van Belkum Branch, 1563 Plainfield Ave NE,Grand Rapids,MI,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Introduction to Worms & Composting for Kids?
  - **A:** Introduction to Worms & Composting for Kids is organized by Grand Rapids Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Introduction to Worms & Composting for Kids is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grand Rapids, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Introduction to Worms & Composting for Kids sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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