Tent Talk – Vermicomposting: Build Your Own Worm Bin

Name: Tent Talk – Vermicomposting: Build Your Own Worm Bin
Start: 2026-09-29
End: 2026-09-29
Location: Siuslaw Model Forest - Cornell Cooperative Extension, 6055 New York 23, Acra, NY 12405

Sep 29, 2026
Siuslaw Model Forest - Cornell Cooperative Extension, 6055 New York 23, Acra, NY 12405

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Discover the benefits of vermicomposting and learn how composting worms can turn kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich worm castings for your garden. Participants will learn how worm composting works and create a living worm compost system to take home and use.

5-6pm

Tent Talk – Vermicomposting: Build Your Own Worm Bin

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Date: September 29, 2026

Location
Siuslaw Model Forest - Cornell Cooperative Extension, 6055 New York 23, Acra, NY 12405
Address
6055 New York 23
Acra, NY 12405
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Phone
518-622-9820
Email
columbiagreene@cornell.edu

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Siuslaw Model Forest

Discover sustainable forestry in action at the Siuslaw Model Forest, an educational and recreational destination in the Great Northern Catskills. Managed by Cornell Cooperative Extension, this unique property showcases forestry, agroforestry, habitat restoration, and watershed protection practices that help preserve New York City’s drinking water supply. Visitors can explore scenic trails winding through forests, fields, streams, and ponds while enjoying sweeping views of the Catskill Escarpment. Along the way, interpretive signs offer insights into tree identification, wildlife habitat, agroforestry techniques, and environmental stewardship. Educational programs throughout the year provide hands-on opportunities to learn about forestry, birding, stream science, and the natural world. Whether you’re interested in conservation, outdoor recreation, or simply experiencing the beauty of the Catskills landscape, the Siuslaw Model Forest offers an engaging look at how responsible land management supports healthy forests, clean water, and thriving ecosystems.

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