Composting In Your Classroom

Education is at the heart of everything we do! We’re here to help you bring composting into the classroom, because teaching kids about waste reduction and soil health has never mattered more. Every bit of waste we keep out of the landfill, and every bit of soil we help restore, makes a difference.

We believe in the power of education to shape the future, and we’re grateful for all you do to inspire the next generation.

Here are some great resources to help you get started:

The Lil' Wiggler Lab

The Lil' Wiggler Lab worm composting starter kit is a small, lightweight, stacking worm composting system made in Canada, primarily from ocean waste plastic!

Set-up Instructions:
Lil' Wiggler Lab Quick Start Guide (pdf download)

How to Feed Your Composting Worms:
11 x 17 Poster (the kit comes with a printed poster)

Videos:
Setting Up Your Lil' Wiggler Lab

See what comes with the Lil' Wiggler Lab worm composting starter kit:

 

Other Classroom Resources

KidZone: Soil Food Web Colouring Sheets:
Fun, printable activities for kids to learn about the key players in healthy soil

Resource Hub
Learn how to use our composting systems and supplies

How to Build a DIY In-Ground Worm Composter
Step-by-step instructions on how to build an in-ground worm composting system, including preparing the site and setting it up.

How to Build a DIY Worm Bin:
Step-by-step guide to setting up a plastic worm composting bin

Follow along with our video, where Andrea walks you through every step of setting up a basic single-bin DIY worm composting system:

How to Grow Your Own Microgreens with Hemp Mats:
Fun with Hemp Blankets (article)

Learn how to grow your own microgreens with hemp mats:

If you need more support or have questions, we’re always happy to help. Let’s grow something good together.