 Generating compost is a natural way to recycle. Children learn about ecology, biology and waste reduction through basic composting: brown or green waste and/or vermi-composting… composting
with worms!
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The resources listed below can help you set up a composting program in your school.
City of San José
Environmental Services Department
200 E. Santa Clara
Street, 10th Floor Tower, San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 975-2533
sjgreenschools@sanjoseca.gov
www.sjrecycles.org/residents/home_compost.org
Offers
materials and support for compost bin start-up, as well as subsidized compost
bins. Master Composters
Home Composting Education Program
County of Santa Clara
1553 Berger Dr. Building 1
San Jose, Ca 95112
Rotline: (408) 918-4640
Sarah.Smith@aem.sccgov.org
Compost@aem.sccgov.org
www.reducewaste.org
Offers compost
bins with worms, initial trainings, ongoing assistance, and follow-up visits
to check bin health.
Master Gardener Program,
University of California Extension Services
1553 Berger Drive, Building 1
San José, CA 95112
(408) 282-3105 Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
(650) 329-1356 Fridays only from 1-4 p.m. except in winter
Email your questions at www.mastergardeners.org/email.html
www.mastergardeners.org/links.html
www.mastergardeners.org/scc.html
Gardening Hotline and tips, videos and publications,
classes for elementary, secondary and high schools, diagnosis, events, and
expert advice providing
answers to gardening questions. Staffed by Master Gardeners who are trained
volunteers.
Jerry Gach
(408) 227-5267
www.TheWormDude.com
The Worm Dude sells worms, bins, castings, books, and gardening supplies. Jerry Gach is a preferred worm breeder for the State of California, Santa Clara County, Alameda County, San Mateo County, and the City of San Jose.
Sonoma Valley Worm Farm
1280 Sperring Road
Sonoma, CA 95476
Jack and Lois Chambers
(800) 447-6996
www.sonomavalleyworms.com/Sonoma_Valley_Worms/Sonoma_Valley_Worm_Farm.html
Produces and sells redworms, vermicompost, castings, and worm
tea.
Foothill Worm Ranch
7190 Foothill Road
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Matt Abbruscato: (925) 484-4192
matt@foothillwormranch.com
www.foothillwormranch.com
Produces and sells redworms and castings. |
