Worms! OK, so maybe I'm strange, but my daughter (now about to turn 15) had composting worms as pets in a little box in yes, our family room. She was about 4 years old then. We got them from that insect project company - the one you can get caterpillars from to watch go through metamorphosis. The kit came with a little book - it was called "Worm Acres." It had projects to learn about worms. She loved those worms! When she finally lost interest, they went to live in our compost. Their descendants are there still. Vermicomposting boxes could be made for the lunch room or classrooms, depending on ick factor issues. (Not everyone is as strange as us, I know.) I've seen plans online for ones made out of Rubbermaid bins. I've heard of lots of schools that have vermicomposting set ups. Some kids are squeamish, of course, but it's amazing how many kids are really comfortable.

got the day off, J&I are going........let me know if anyone around fla is coming, meet up down town........

Thanks Andria! Looks like I just might be able to get out there Sunday..and I'd have never known the opp if you hadn't posted this! Greatly appreciated!

This event is till 5:00 PM today. I just got back. Here is the info previously posted, with the correct time: 3rd Annual Herb fest Date: Sunday, May 9, 2010 Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm Location: 5521 N. Douglas Blvd, Arcadia, Ok 73007 They are about 2 1/2 miles east of I 35. Take Covell exit and head east. The N.W. corner of Sorghum Mill Road and Douglass is the spot. If you come from the north, take Waterloo to go east. 3rd Annual Herb fest at Crestview Farms May 9th Plants for sale ,soaps lotions poupori, bird feeders, candles,jewerly, wineries, grapejuice, farm store, childrens activities. entertainment. Free admission and parking. Join us on May 9th