Green waste to garden gold

Nature's recycling system can be harnessed to compost organic waste.

Experiences

Forget worm farms and wheelie bins, forests are the ultimate recyclers!

After a walk in the forest to see how nature does it, students learn about the nutrient cycle, the role of decomposers and how we can all turn waste into compost for our gardens.

They explore the worm farm, assemble a compost bin, learn the art of layering and have a go at making 'garden gold' themselves.

Year level

Years 3-8

Learning areas

Science, living world, planet Earth, beyond social sciences

Maximum students

100 students

Location

Auckland Botanical Gardens

Available dates

All year

Cost

Half-day programme: $7 per student

Contact details

Phone: 09 890 8647

Email: botanicgardens.schoolbookings@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Address

Auckland Botanical Gardens
102 Hill Road
The Gardens

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