After several weeks of preparation, we finally "installed" the compost bin in a shady location just outside of the garden. A garden maintenance day, all students took part in preparing the green and brown mixture for our bin: Matthew and Sara tackled the mulch mountain with shovels and buckets, Ben and Johnny shredded newspaper, and Geraldo, Amanda and Robert collected leaves and foliage. Reconvening at the compost bin, we made our initial deposit, added some water, stirred it up and called it a day! With a little luck and Mother Nature's helping hand, we hope to have rich compost just after we ring in the new year...
Mo: The compost bin is such a great extension to the whole gardening and cooking experience. Is there a way that lunchroom debris could be added to the compost bin? I'm thinking of banana peels, half-eaten apples, etc.
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CPS actually has a composting program that aims to drastically reduce the amount of food waste from lunch. We weren't quite ready for it this year when the deadline came around, but will definitely look at it as an option in the future. Great opportunity for the kids to learn about processes and cycles!
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