Turn food scraps into garden gold! Learn how to build and care for your own worm bin in this hands-on composting workshop. 

Discover how simple, sustainable, and satisfying composting can be. 

In this down-to-earth workshop, you’ll build your own worm composting bin and learn how these squirmy soil-makers can help you close the loop on food waste. 

Whether you’re new to composting or ready to level up your soil strategies, this two-hour workshop empowers you to take small, impactful steps toward a healthier local ecosystem. With expert guidance, community support, and a take-home worm bin, you’ll leave equipped and inspired to get started. 

You’ll Experience:

• Composting Basics: Learn how vermicomposting works and why it’s a powerful tool for waste reduction and soil health 

• Step-by-step Instruction: Build your own worm bin with real-time guidance 

• Troubleshooting Tips: Gain practical insight for maintaining your bin and avoiding common pitfalls 

• Inspiration to Start Small: Feel confident and motivated to take meaningful sustainability steps at home 

About Your Facilitator:

Margaux Ranson (she/her) is an Environmental Educator at Oxbow, where she facilitates nature-based workshops, student programs, and tours. Margaux has experience in ecological restoration, science education, and sustainable farming. During her time at the University of Washington, she completed a vermiculture internship at the UW Farm, during which she managed the farm’s vermicomposting system. She is passionate about vermicomposting and is excited to share her experience and knowledge with others. 

Grant-supported Pricing

All participants must register in advance—spaces are limited!