Rainforests: An Activity Guide for Ages 6–9

Rainforests: An Activity Guide for Ages 6–9 — page 7
Se Grass clippings Se Shredded newspapers Water A Shovel What You Do 1 Ask a grown up to drill many large holes all around the pail This will allow air to get into the compost The bacteria and fungi that will be working to break down the matter into soil need the oxygen from the air just as we do 2 Place a layer of soil or peat moss in the bottom of the pail Sprinkle with water 3 Next add a layer of grass clippings or shredded newspaper Water Repeat the layers until you have filled the container at least halfway 4 Stir the contents of the pail about every two weeks Add enough water periodically so that the lay ers do not dry out Keeping the layers moist will make the container like the forest floor It will also keep the container from becoming too smelly After about a month or two you will have some dark rich soil to add to your garden The Worms Go In and the Worms Go Out