While Mt Ridley College senior students in Craigieburn are still being schooled in portable classrooms, their grade 3 counterparts are out in the grounds, building a whole new world that has nothing to do with concrete and steel.
After a visit from the green thumbs at Craigieburn Bunnings, the school now has a working worm farm and pupils know all about what goes into feeding worms and getting back the compost and worm juice that makes for the best vegie patches in the world.
In the Whittlesea council area, keen gardeners of all ages can find out more about composting and worm farming at a tutorial at Mill Park library tomorrow from 7pm.
Whittlesea environmental education officer Sylvia Turk will co-ordinate the free community workshop, which is open to beginners and experienced composters.
Ms Turk said composting was one of the simplest ways to conserve the environment by recycling food scraps and garden waste and reducing landfill.
Participants will be in the running to win a 210-litre compost bin.
