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School Programs


Our environmentally-focused and interactive programs serve children and youth in elementary, middle and high schools, preschools, clubs and summer groups in the Capital Regional District. To book a program call Nashira Birch at 386-WORM (9676) during our regular office hours. Workshops are offered Wednesday to Friday, January to November. Programs range from one to two hours and may be delivered at our demonstration site or at your facility. We have three different programming areas:


Prescribed Learning Outcome Matches:



Lesson Plans and Teaching Resources:



SLUGS: Sustainable Living and Urban Gardening Skills Youth Program:


Are you interested in learning about urban farming? Want to learn to grow your own food? Join our urban gardening and sustainability youth group for youth aged 15-18. The program will run from Feb - Aug/Sept 2010 with weekend field trips, gardening projects, loads of awesome guest speakers, and of course delicious FOOD!


For more information check out our blog at: slugsyouth.blogspot.com or contact sitemgr@compost.bc.ca. Or find us on Facebook!


Click HERE to download the application (Due Dec 14).