Vermicomposting Workshop
Project Summary:
Undergraduate researcher Charlotte Hurley and Dr. Jeff Meilander from the Pathogen and Microbiome Institute are facilitating a vermicomposting workshop at the SSLUG Garden. Operating as part of the Vermicompost Living Lab research project, this initiative functions as a feasibility study for long-term food waste diversion at Northern Arizona University. During the workshop, participants receive instruction on the mechanics of vermicomposting before engaging in the construction of active worm bins utilizing 10,000 Red Wiggler worms. Following the event, these constructed bins remain at the SSLUG Garden, where students and club members manage their upkeep. By combining an educational presentation with a hands-on building activity, the project teaches attendees how to process consumer food byproducts at home while establishing a permanent waste-reduction resource on campus.
Project Lead:
Charlotte Hurley
Project Advisor:
Dr. Jeff Meilander
Date:
17/3/2026
Funding Amount:
$315.00
Department:
Biology,Pathogen, and Microbiome Institute