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Worms
Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon at the Hawai’i Nature Center
August 11, 2005
[KEIKI/FAMILY] Do you know how many worms are on the island? Actually, that's a rhetorical question. I highly doubt anyone could determine exactly how many worms are here. Because it's not just limited to the long pink ones you see when it's rainy. We've got sea worms in the sandy ocean floors. Some are "normal" looking and some resemble the little wormy creature with the British accent in The Labyrinth. There are worms that you can purchase to do your composting—two pounds worth of worms (roughly 2000 worms) eat one pound of waste materials per day! You can feed the little composting earthworms fruit and vegetable peels, coffee grounds, tea bags and smashed eggshells. Imagine how much waste we could keep out of the landfills, essentially saving our island, if more people implemented this into their way of living. What's really cool is that the soil worms leave behind is the good stuff. It's full of all kinds of nutrients for your garden. Are worms becoming more interesting to you? I bet you want to learn more. In addition, I'll wager that you want your little ones educated in the wonder that is worms also. Well, here's your chance to learn about 'em and even depart with your very own wormery. What a great birthday gift! Ages 5 and up are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. $14 for a nonmember parent/child pair, and $7 per membered pair. Call 244-6500 ext. 10 for more info. [HEIDI KING]