Worm Away Newsletter
" If Mary studies worms year after year. How many
worms does she call dear?
Try to guess the number, And if you guess right.
Ten thousand worms will visit you tonight" - Mary Frances
Fenton
In this issue ...
September 2009 |
Vol. 2, Issue 4 |
- Back to School Contest
- Worm Workshops
- Did you know?
- In the News
- Events
- Featured - Business
- Featured Videos
- Harvest Party
- Subscribe or
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| Keep an eye out for the "Slimy Things" episode of This is Turtle Island on APTN
This episode features Cathy and some of her favourite Slimy Things. |
| Client Comments on green bin program: Hi Cathy, Yet another reason to use worms for our composting. Cheryl McCombe |
green bins, of course they are now going to ban the use of just
any bag and we are now to purchase biodegradable bags, not that
this is a bad thing, but now we need to spend more money on our
green waste. I'm not sure what they cost over the course of the
year but I would assume that there would be considerable savings
if someone purchased a Worm Chalet and thus negated the need for
these bags.
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South Nation ConservationThe Healthy Home Project has introduced the concept of composting and vermi-composting to well over 4000 children and well over 1000 adults over the course of the last year as a part of our local environmental education program. It is by far one of the most popular programs that we deliver and wouldn’t have introduced worm composting at all if it were not for your wonderful services. We started with one educational kit from Cathy’s Crawly Composters and the program took off from there. We have travelled to numerous schools, fairs, environmental workshops and more to bring the message of composting and we have also had the opportunity to also partner up with local master gardeners and horticultural societies. Our little red wiggler friends are amazing and many people have asked where they can get started and I refer them to you. We are indeed worm composting converts here in eastern Ontario. Thanks again for everything. Karen Cooper |
Milk Bag ProjectSince August 2008, Rita Bouw of Dutton has been raising awareness of how people can use crocheting to turn milk bags into mats. Many people in third world countries sleep on the ground because they don't have the comfort of a bed. A milk bag mat for them to sleep on helps protect against soil-born parasites. |
| Featured Videos of the month: |
| A Squirm of Worms, up close and personal Or if you prefer: Another |
Veronica Remembered |
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It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of Veronica, one of the Coffee Shed Partners. She touched many lives and will be fondly remembered. |
Back to School Issue
** Attention Students and Teachers **Win a Worm Chalet for your classroomin our ... 2009 Back to School Contest |
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For a chance to win a Worm Chalet with 1 lb. of Red Wiggler worms for your classroom simply figure out the coded message below and submit it to Cathy's Crawly Composters by October 30, 2009. The winner will be selected from all eligible entries on October 31, 2009 at Spiritfest II (Newmarket Community Centre) and announced in our next newsletter. |
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* Contest open to all Canadian Public and Private
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Contact us today to book your Workshop. For a printer friendly version of our Workshop flyer Follow this link |
TestimonialsSee what people are saying about Cathy's workshops: Follow this link.
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Did you Know?Red Wiggler Worms can eat half their weight per day in food scraps. Worms eat about half their weight in food scraps daily. This is in addition to the bedding (shredded paper, cardboard, leaves) which they also consume. As the worms do not like to be disturbed, it is best to feed the worms 1-2 times per week rather than daily. When feeding worms, food should be buried under some bedding. Bury food a couple of inches under the bedding (add more shredded
paper if needed). Fruit flies are attracted to exposed food, so
placing food scraps under bedding is the first line of defense against
an outbreak. Bury the food in a different location each time. Sprinkle
a handful or so of crushed eggshells on top of bedding about once
a week. Eggshells help keep pH level balanced. Red Wigglers will eat a variety of food stuffs.
Do not include: meat & dairy products or pet waste.
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In the
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Featured - Business
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Whether looking for a hearty breakfast or brunch, or simply wanting to share a meal with good friend, Cora's in Newmarket (16655 Yonge St.) offers a great choice. We know that our worms would agree. You see Cora's specializes in healthy, mouth watering meals where most of the ingredients consist of Eggs, Fruit and Vegetables. Their waste provides a banquet feast for composting worms eager to munch their way through the cook's leftovers. Since partnering with Cora's in March 2009, Cathy's Crawly Composters has collected over 1,200 lbs. of organic waste (worm food) that otherwise would have gone to landfill. Cora's also helps children in need. In early 1998, Cora's established the Chez CORA Foundation. The Foundation supports and works in collaboration with non-profit organizations to improve the quality of life of Canadian children. A charming restaurant with friendly, helpful staff. Our Red Wigglers would like to give Cora's Newmarket two thumbs up. However, since the worms of course don't have thumbs, they will have to be satisfied with a heart felt thank you (and with 5 hearts each this means a lot!) to Cora's Newmarket for good work and all the grub. |
To find out more about Cora's restaurants, follow this link.
Harvest Party at the Coffee Shed
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Common
Ground Cooperative is a non-profit co-operative that is dedicated
to improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities.
The
Coffee Shed at Surrey Place Centre wanted to start an environmentally
sustainable system for dealing with coffee grounds and other
organic waste produced within the Coffee Shed and Surrey Place
Centre.
collect
the rich worm castings that had been produced in the Vermicomposter.
The
Harvest Parties were very successful. We collected the worm
castings and rolled them into "Poo Balls" which were sold
as a fundraiser. The Poo Balls were very popular and sold
out fast.
