Youth Education

How can we help teach our kids about waste management and encourage them to become thoughtful and proactive stewards of our environment?


Worms in School Workshop:

Worms in School is a 1–2 hour hands-on introduction to vermiculture – or composting with worms. It is designed for classrooms to have ongoing vermiculture based learning. You can find more information about Worms in School and locate an instructor near you at the Composting Association of Vermont website.

Here are some fun activities to get kids thinking about recycling:

• Word Search
• Crack the Code
• Crossword Puzzle
• Path Finder
Download - Kids Activities (832 KB)

Short Videos:

Residential Recycling - 30 sec
Business Recycling - 30 sec
Composting - 30 sec
Household Hazardous - 30 sec
Packaging Choices - 30 sec
Trash Burning - 30 sec