Food waste is a growing problem, but there are easy ways to reduce it at home. Join Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful for a FREE hands-on introduction to vermicomposting, a simple and effective way to turn food scraps into nutrient-rich compost using worms.

We’ll cover:

• Food waste reduction and why it matters

• How vermicomposting works

• What worms eat (and what they don’t)

• How to choose and place a worm bin

• How to troubleshoot common issues

We’ll also showcase a real vermicompost system so you can see it in action and learn what finished worm compost looks like. This event is perfect for beginners, small-space dwellers, and anyone looking to reduce food waste in a fun, low-impact way.