The kids at Stratford Community Childcare Centre are gaining hands-on composting experience thanks to the Stratford District Council’s waste levy fund.
Teacher Robin Mischeski says the centre received $7030 through the Stratford District Council waste levy fund in February. The funds have covered the cost of a worm farm, a twin compost tumbler and a bokashi bucket, a small concealed container used for fermented composting.
“We now have our worm farm and twin compost tumbler up and running. We’re about to start using the bokashi bucket.”
She says it was important for the centre to use local businesses where possible.
“We brought our worm farm from Don and Margaret Oakes. They’re a local couple with worm farm experience. They have local knowledge and are happy to help us if we need support or guidance with the worms.”