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Roots Up: 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 practices? 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.
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!
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3236965-3
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3236965-1
