Composting

Composting Basics

Composting is a process where organic waste materials decompose to become a garden additive (compost). Watch the video to learn about composting and why it is good to do in your garden.

Vermicomposting & Worms

Worms are the key player in a special type of composting called vermicomposting. Worms are fascinating and have a lot of special abilities you'll learn about in this video.

Vermicomposting, a 4-H Spark Activity

How much do you know about worms that live in our soil? Watch the video for information on the importance of worms and some fun facts.

Homegrown - Worms Can Recycle Your Garbage

Vermicomposting uses worms to decompose organic waste and create humus. You can build a vermicompost build at home with easy-to-find materials.

Decomposition-Activity-Pack (1).pdf

Decomposition Activity Pack

Learn about decomposition through these activities from kidsgardening.org

The lessons cover ecology, sustainability, and math.

Compost-How-It-Works.pdf

Compost: How it Works

This infographic describes the process of composting at NC State's Compost Facility.

Visit the Virtual Field Trips page for a virtual tour of NC State's composting facility.

Making a compost pile.pdf

Making a Compost Pile

This handout guides you through the process of making your own compost pile to recycle your food waste.

This page builds upon lessons included in the Youth Education Program at the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park in Clemmon, North Carolina. Lessons in the Arboretum Youth Education Program will address the following NC Essential Standard for Grade 3 Science: 3.L.2 Understand how plants survive in their environments.

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