Vermicompost

The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension, Lake County presents "Roots Up" - AG Awareness Series 2025-2026 - A Monthly Journey Through AG Awareness. Curious about where your food comes from ? Want to dig deeper into sustainable growing prastices? Join us for Roots Up, a hands-on, community-centered AG Awareness program - open to all!

Vermicomposting is the third presentation in the "Roots Up" series. Join UF/IFAS Extension Agent Maria Bautista, and Clayton Yuen, master gardener volunteer , as they present on Vermicompost.

Title: Vermicompost

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Time: 10:00 -11:30 am

Location: UF/IFAS Lake County Extension, 1951 Woodlea Road, Tavares , FL 32778

Cost: $5 - (bring your own bin) worms and bedding materials will be provided

Bring Your Own Bin – Guidelines:

• Dark plastic bin with lid (black or gray preferred)
• Size: 17–27 gallons (sturdy and clean)
• Lid should fit tightly
• Upcycled bins encouraged – give old bins new life!
• We'll help turn it into a worm composting system!

Vermicomposting is a type of composting that uses worms, typically red wigglers, to convert food scraps and other organic waste into nutrient-rich vermicompost (worm castings) and worm tea. It's a sustainable practice that reduces waste, enriches soil, and provides a natural fertilizer for plants.

Come and explore composting with worms - nature's recyclers!

For more information contact Maria Bautista at bXF1aXJpY29iYXV0aXN0YSB8IHVmbCAhIGVkdQ==.