presented by Cliff Strain
The class also explored the benefits of composting such as reducing household waste and producing nutrient rich fertilizer.
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| The class visited the AEP Repair Facility here in Corpus Christi. The presentations topics included renewable energy, waste management & mitigation services, water & ecological services and air quality services. AEP provided the class with a buffet luch catered by POETs. Thank you AEP. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| AEP presenters (from left to right): Peter Main, Nancy Hutton, David Bouchard and Kris Gaus. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| For more information about AEP visit their website at www.aep.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The class finished off the day with a lesson on composting presented by Cliff Strain |
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| Cliff demonstrated how to create a worm composting bin. The class also explored the benefits of composting such as reducing household waste and producing nutrient rich fertilizer. |
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| Nelson drills vent holes in the plastic bin for the worms. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The students placing strips of damp newspaper into the bin as bedding. Soil was also added. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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