Western Bay of Plenty District Council is holding two worm composting workshops in May for households interested in learning the basics of worm farming or ‘vermi-composting'.

In the practical, hands-on two hour workshops, participants will learn how to set up and maintain worm farms, and what worms can and can't be fed.

Participants will also receive everything they need to start their very own worm farm (bin, worms, lime and compost) so they can go home and get started straight away.

The workshop and composting kit is usually valued at $255 but will only cost participants a subsidised rate of $34.50.

Council's environmental solid waste team leader Ilze Kruis says worm farming is a fun way to turn your organic waste, like kitchen scraps, into rich fertiliser for your garden while minimising the amount of organic waste to landfill.

'The worm composting workshops are part of the ‘Love Food, Hate Waste' campaign which aims to bring the problem of household food waste out into the open and provide information to help Kiwis cut the waste,” says Ilze.

'These workshops were very popular last year in Katikati and Te Puke, so this year we're taking them to Waihi Beach and Omokoroa so more people can learn about the benefits of worm farming.”

Workshop Details:

Waihi Beach

When: Saturday, May 13

Where: Waihi Beach Community Centre

When: 1pm-3pm

Cost: $34.50

Omokoroa

When: Saturday, May 27

Where: Omokoroa Community Church

When: 1pm-3pm

Cost: $34.50

To register email: [email protected] or phone 07 571 8008. You will need to pay prior, as there are no door sales.

See www.westernbay.govt.nz/worms for more information.