We had our very last event of the season this past Saturday. To make the event an extra special day filled with exciting new information and experiences, we invited the hilarious and wise Mike Dorion of Living Soil Solutions to spend the day with us. He facilitated a vermiculture workshop and shared his knowledge about the idea living conditions of a worm, their eating habits, the differences between dirt and soil and even uncovered and disapproved some common worm myths! The children were especially excited to go on a hunt for worm cocoons. Did you know that worms lay cocoons and not eggs? Together, we learned about composting with worms and the benefits of practicing vermiculture in a community garden.
Harvesting was one of the main activities on the agenda as we had delicious kale, beans, peas, beets, carrots, swiss chard, spinach, pumpkins and various other types of squash to pick and take home! The children and their families learned about how to best harvest the fresh produce for optimal plant growth and we shared recipe ideas for all the goods that they were to bring home.
Kids Grow programming is now finished for the 2014 season. We appreciate the support, monetary and in-kind donations and attendance from all those involved!
Thank you to our Community Garden Partners: Hillhurst/Sunnyside Community Garden, Richard Smith, Christy Schaefer and the Silver Springs Edible Garden, Kay Wilford.
A big round of applause also goes out to all of our wonderful workshop facilitators who donated their time, supplies and expertise!
Dr. Kate Appleton, ND
Larissa Johnston and Courtney Novotny, Calgary Public Library
Sharon McCormick, Poppy Innovations
Mike Dorion, Living Soil Solutions
And lastly, thank you to all of our participants for your interest and enthusiasm in our program and your efforts in helping to build a healthy community!
