Composting and Growing for Kids

Learn about composting: Discover the importance of composting and how to reduce waste by using kitchen scraps and garden clippings.

Compost in a bottle: Bring a clear plastic bottle (cut down) and fill it with scraps, grass clippings, coffee grounds, and leaves. Watch the composting process over the weeks and see how it breaks down into nutrient-rich soil.

Planting activity: Each participant will get to fill an old tin with compost and worm castings to plant a vegetable or a couple of herbs. Take home your planted tin for an instant reward and enjoy the watch-and-wait experience with your compost bottle.

What to bring: A clear plastic bottle (cut down) Enthusiasm to learn and have fun! This workshop is perfect for kids and families who want to learn about sustainability and gardening in a hands-on, engaging way. Let's turn our scraps into something wonderful together!

Location: Children's Centre