Program Description:

Students learn why we compost, how we use compost in our gardens, identify decomposers, and taste delicious produce grown in fertile soil. The field trip is free and bus costs may be covered by Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District. Download an application from http://hamiltoncountyrecycles.org/index.php?page=field-trips

Program Provider: Civic Garden Center
Grade Level: b) Kindergarten, c) 1st Grade, d) 2nd Grade, e) 3rd Grade, f) 4th Grade, g) 5th Grade, h) 6th Grade

How much does the program cost? Free

Program Provider Website: http://www.civicgardencenter.org/
Contact Person Name: Kylie Johnson
Contact Person Phone: 513.221.0981 x16
Contact Person Email: greenlearningstation@civicgardencenter.org
Subject Matter: Composting, Gardening Agriculture and Soil, Plants, Reduce Reuse Recycle

Program Length: Over 1 hour
Maximum Number of Students: 45
Days Offered: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Times Offered: Morning
State Content Standards Met: Ohio
Venue Needed: Off-Site Venue
Region: Greater Cincinnati Area

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