Silent Auction

We run a zero waste manufacturing operation. Some of our Worm Studios have cosmetic defects and don't pass our visual quality check. They still function perfectly as a worm farm though, so we decided to turn them into a blank canvas. Composting is beautiful and art is beautiful. Let's cherish them together.

The artist: Steph is an Ojibwe/settler-mixed artist originally from Sudbury, but grew up all over. She started drawing as a way to recreate her dreams. Practicing her art is intertwined with her journey of cultural reclamation and deep healing. Through her art, she reflects her values of protecting the Earth, making connections within community and the environment, energy exchanges, and redefining/reclaiming our relationship with the land. 

The charity: IRSSS provides essential services to Residential School Survivors, their families, and those dealing with Intergenerational traumas. 

Please use this link to place your bid for the worm studio auction for the Indian Residential School Survivors Society -

Auction Form

 

 

Commonly Asked Questions

Does it smell?

A worm farm surprisingly does not smell!

Be sure to follow our instructions included with your parenting guide and join our support channels for troubleshooting!

Where should I put my Box Of Life?

We recommend keeping it indoors in a temperature controlled environment, somewhere easy to access and visible like your kitchen or living.

If you must keep it outdoors, keep in mind that red wiggler worms prefer temperatures between 15-25 C (60-80 F). During freezing cold winters, the worms may die, so it is a good idea to bring them inside. If it is too hot in summer, keep them away from direct sun in a cool, shady space.

How much effort is involved?

Honestly, not much. About 5 minutes a week at most to feed the worms and prepare the bedding.

By diverting food from your trash, you'll notice your garbage doesn't stink anymore which means you can empty it way less often than before.

How can I convince my partner?

The best way to convince your partner to let you keep worms in the house is by promising them that you will take care of them properly, and by following our instructions of course!

Your partner only needs to be mindful of separating food scraps and bedding for the wormies while they are in the kitchen, while you take care of the weekly feeding and maintenance. Treat your wormies like a houseplant!

What can I feed the worm farm?

Ok here's our rule of thumb - if it came from the ground, it can go back into it. This means that you can feed your worms fruits, veggies, paper napkins, cardboard, eggshells, whatever.

A healthy worm farm will recycle your food as well as paper. You are typically going to be feeding an equal amount of food and bedding to your worms.

Just keep in mind that meat and dairy can make your worm bin stinky and attract maggots, so don't add that if you are a new worm parent.

What to do when away on vacation?

If you're going away for two weeks or less, you don't need to do anything. The worms will be fine left alone.

If away for longer, you just need to ensure your worms don't dry out when you're gone. You could ask a friend to water your worm farm and feed them some food every 2 weeks while you are away.

Will my pet damage the worm farm?

So far we have not heard of any complaints from people who have pets and a worm farm. In fact many cat owners report that their furry felines like to sit on top of their boxes.

How do I join the online support community?

We have a robust online community support ecosystem to help you find answers to specific questions.

For convenience, we have a group on Facebook. For those not on social media, we also have a group on Discord, which is a chat platform.

By being a part of our support channels, get instant answers to many of your questions.