Make a Worm Farm from Pallets and Learn to Make (and leave with) a Bokashi Bin and In-ground worm farm, Botanic Gardens, Thu 14 Apr 11-3pm
Event description
Proudly supported by Live Lightly - Auckland Council and part of the Beautification Trust's Eye on Nature event.
In this workshop, The ReCreators will teach you to safely use tools to construct a worm farm from heat-treated pallet timber.
You will leave with the skills and know how to make your own wooden worm farm, plus a FREE bokashi bin and in-ground worm farm.
In this workshop, you will learn how to:
- deconstruct a pallet
- use a jig saw, drill and sander in detail
- access tools in a sustainable, circular way
- identify the wood variation in different pallets
- make a wooden worm farm from heat-treated pallet timber
- make and use a bokashi bin and in-ground worm farm (which you get to take home)
The group of 10 people will be placed into teams where each will deconstruct a pallet and construct one tier of the warm farm and then join together.
Please wear covered shoes and tightish clothes. You will be working outside so dress for the weather conditions and bring a drink bottle/ snacks.
The ReCreators will be following all government Covid guidelines including that all participants will need to:
- wear face masks
When: Thursday 14 April, 11am - 3pm
Where: Botanic Garden, 102 Hill Road, The Gardens, Auckland 2105