National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation: Worm Compost Bin
Composting not only helps to get rid of food and lawn waste but also helps to fertilize our garden. Find out how to set up a compost box in this brief, informative article.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Cornell Composting: Composting in Schools
Composting in schools, what's the value in it? Not only will it reduce your waste, it is a great science project. Try it out and learn how the earth "feeds" itself.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Urban Text: Adventures of Herman the Worm
WORMS- What are they? Where did they come from? If you are interested in Herman the Worm's family tree (biologically speaking), his body structures, or all the facts about him that you'll ever need, go to "The Adventures of Herman the...
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Waste Watch: Recyclezone: Activity Zone: Wonderful Worms: Composting
Learn how to create a worm-powered compost system. Find materials needed, where to buy worms, what to put in the compost, and questions and answers about making nutrient-rich compost from table scraps.
Better Planet Productions
Earth Care: Worm Wranglers [Pdf]
A lesson in worm composting for Grade Three.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Be the Change: How to Be a Vermiculturist
Learn all about worm composting in this article.
Other
Junior Master Gardener: Compost Critters
Try to guess the name of each insect, worm, or other small creature that lives in a compost bin. Clicking on each image leads to a page of detailed information about that species.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: Worm Farming and Composting
Students create a red worm composter. As the composter develops, they will make and record observations about its health and the growth of its red worm population.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Vermicomposting: How Worms Can Reduce Our Waste
Nearly one third of our food ends up in the trash can. Matthew Ross details the steps we can all take to vermicompost at home, and why it makes good business sense to do so. [4:29]
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Be the Change: Recipes for Composting
Some recipes for composting, with a link to how to compost with worms.
Other
Worm Woman's Web Site
Basic introduction to former biology teacher Mary Appelhof's books on vermicomposting at home/school/small businesses. Moderate autobiographical information on Applehof and her goals and purpose for vermicomposting. Brief description of...
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Master Composter
Learn about composting, and find our how it helps connect people to the Earth's natural processes.
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New Brunswick Waste Management /"Backyard Magic"
Comprehensive description of the environmental benefits of composting solid waste. Complete directions for composting, detailed description of composting chemistry, suggestions for applications of humus, question and answer page,...