Thank You Letter From Clontarf School - Won Science Fair 1st Prize:
Karen Harris, Year 5 Teacher Clontarf Beach State School Worm Farming Lesson August 27, 2017
"Second time I have sourced worms from Brian for kids natural environment and biodiversity education programs.
First time I used African Night Crawlers, this time he recommended European Night Crawlers.
On both occasions the activities and program catered for around 400 children and their parents.
Brian was incredibly helpful, and knowledgeable, provided all the information I needed and supplied healthy, active worms.
On both occasions he also harvested some worm cocoons for me which encouraged great curiosity amongst the children and adults most of whom had never seen them before.
At the end of the night some keen gardeners (and fishermen) took them home.
Thank you again Brian for sharing your expertise. I will be back again next year for worms (if the program runs again)."
- Susan, Brisbane
November 28, 2018
Tivoli STEM 2019
July 4, 2019
March 24, 2020
BCC Kids Collective - Kids Activity Event With Brian The Worm Man - 2020
Event Completed By Brian The Worm Man
Event Date: 2020
Event Name: Make A Mini Worm Farm With Worms To Take Home
Event Location: BCC Kids Collective, Roma Street Parklands
Event Subjects: Worm farming, composting, waste reduction
Event Suiting Ages: Children / Kids - Ages 5 to 12 Years Old
April 10, 2021
Event Completed By Brian The Worm ManEvent Date: April 2021
Event Name: Make A Mini Worm Farm With Worms To Take Home
Event Location: BCC Kids Collective, Roma Street Parklands
Event Subjects: Worm farming, composting, waste reduction
Event Suiting Ages: Children / Kids - Ages 5 to 12 Years Old
April 10, 2021
Update - Playhouse OSHC St. Lucia - Incursion
(P.S. Perenties is the name of one of the groups of children)
Facebook & Instagram Post:
Since our visit from Brian The Worm Man our Perenties have gone worm-crazy!Using the tips Brian gave in his presentation about worm care, the Perenties have authored and illustrated a “Worm Book” to help others interested in worm farming take the leap. You can find a copy of the Perenties’ “Worm Book” in our reception and in the Perenties classroom.Brian’s visit was part of Playhouse’s 2021 goal to become more sustainable. Our worm farm aids us in this mission by providing us an environmentally responsible way to dispose of food waste and giving us a natural fertiliser for our gardens!#stressfreechildcare #childcare #earlylearning #playhouse #playhousechildcare #children #newparents #families #care #education #learningthroughplay #learning #earlyyears #toddlers #kindergarten #earlychildhood #baby #parents #school #qualitychildcare #childdevelopment #childcareprovider #kids #daycare #UQ #OSHC #UQchildcare #PlayhouseOSHC #nurture #activekids
May 12, 2021
BCC Green Heart Fair - Chermside - May 2021
Event Completed By Brian The Worm Man
Event Date: May 2021
Event Name: Green Heart Fair
Event Location: Chermside
Event Subjects: Worm farming, composting, waste reduction, simple easy DIY worm farms made from the waste stream.
Event Suiting Ages: Adults & Kids
Comments: The subjects I was asked to talk about were:
- Composting and worm farming are important to divert food waste from landfill
- Benefits of composting and worm farming
- Different composting methods
- How to set up a compost bin and worm farm at home
- What can be placed in the compost bin and worm farm
- Finding a compost system that suits your home (apartment, small yard with limited space, garden and acreage)
As a qualified and experienced trainer I can design a program to suit you, your audience and your message.
May 30, 2021
Playhouse OSHC, St Lucia
April, 2022 - Worm Farming Incursion
Facebook Post:
Playhouse Childcare and OSHC is at The University of Queensland.
In 2021, Playhouse has made it our mission to incorporate more sustainable practices into our everyday routines. As a starting point, our Perenties room have created a worm farm to help sustainably dispose of food waste and create a natural liquid fertiliser for our vast gardens!
In March, we were lucky enough to be visited by Brian The Worm Man who showed us the ins and outs of worm care. Our children were captivated from the get go, asking all sorts of questions from “What do worms eat?” to “Can worms live on the moon?” We cannot thank Brian enough for educating our future environmental leaders about the many benefits of worm-keeping and the significant positive climate and environmental impacts
#stressfreechildcare #childcare #earlylearning #playhouse #playhousechildcare #children #newparents #families #care #education #learningthroughplay #learning #earlyyears #toddlers #kindergarten #earlychildhood #baby #parents #school #qualitychildcare #childdevelopment #childcareprovider #kids #daycare #UQ #OSHC #UQchildcare #PlayhouseOSHC #nurture #activekids
June 3, 2021
30th May 2021: BCC Green Heart Fair
I was pleased to be able to meet the famous Dirt Girl & Scrap Boy of #Dirtgirlworld fame.
I met them at the BCC Greeheart Fair when I was working there.
I was doing a kids activity (Grass Head Pets) and speaking on stage about waste reduction, composting & worms.
Just missing Costa to make a perfect photo.
Maybe if I photoshop him in from the plant expo photo? hmmmm . . .
(Someone from Facebook suggested we should make a new kid's show called The Wriggles - ROFL !)
June 11, 2021
BCC Kids Collective, Roma Street
Make A Mini Worm Farm Activity
I was employed by Brisbane City Council (BCC) to run a kid's activity for the Kid's Collective program.
This activity is "Make A Mini Worm Farm With Worms To Take Home."
We completed more than 120 activities, with a total of 190 people "checked in," including parents.
We had to adjust some aspects for COVID rules; but the kids still had a great time.
The child you see here has done 2 other activities with us as well at other kid's collective days; surely a waste warrior in the making.
(Permission gained from parent for photo. Childs face not shown.*)BCC runs some great programs for kids, including some really educational programs.
Well done BCC !June 11, 2021
Balmoral House Private Preschool Incursion, 3rd May 2022
Incursion Completed By Brian The Worm Man
Event Date: 3rd May, 2022
Event Name: Incursion - Worm Talk & Dig & Discover Worm Experience
Event Location: Balmoral, Brisbane
Event Suiting Ages: 2-93
Comments: The subjects I was talked about were:
- Composting and worm farming are important to divert food waste from landfill
- Benefits of composting and worm farming
- What can be placed in the compost bin and worm farm
- Fun worm facts and info
- Worm eggs/cocoons
- The children LOVED the Dig & Discover Experience !
May 26, 2022
BCC Kids Collective Make A Mini Worm Farm - October 2021
Kids Collective Roma Street - 1st October 2021 - Make A Mini Worm Farm[/caption]
Event Completed By Brian The Worm Man
Event Date: 1st October, 2021
Event Name: BCC Kids Collective - Make A Mini Worm Farm
Event Location: Roma Street, Brisbane City
Event Subjects: Kids make a worm farm with worms to take home.
Event Suiting Ages: 3+
Comments: Children are taught about taking craft materials from the waste stream, by showing them how to take an old milk bottle and some cardboard to make a worm farm.
They are taught about worms by keeping them at home in their mini worm farm. Full care instructions supplied digitally.
May 26, 2022
Goodstart Early Learning Belmont:
Worm Farming Incursion, 22nd June, 2022
Incursion Completed By Brian The Worm Man
Event Date: 22nd June, 2022
Event Name: Worm Farming Incursion
Event Location: Belmont, Brisbane
Event Suiting Ages: 4-5
Comments: The subjects I was talked about were:
- Worm farming is important to divert food waste from landfill
- Other benefits of worm farming
- What can be placed in the compost bin and worm farm from our lunches and what should not
- Fun worm facts and info
- Worm eggs/cocoons
- The children LOVED seeing the live worms & bugs, especially being able to hold the large Euro worms !
- The educator's loved the laminated reference card and the Teacher's & Educator's Resource Pack as a whole.
June 22, 2022
Costa Georgiadis With Brian
Special Bug Investigation
At Brisbane Garden & Plant Expo
July 5, 2022
BCC Library Mt Coot-tha - 1st July 2022
Make A Mini Worm Farm Kids Activity
July 6, 2022
Grow Expo Gatton:
Bio, Brian The Worm Man
July 6, 2022
Ironside OSHC St Lucia
Three Activities - 28th June 2022
1. Make A Mini Worm Farm
2. Dig & Discover Incursion
3. Special Bug Investigation
July 6, 2022
Jabiru OSHC Runcorn Heights - 6th July 2022
Make A Mini Worm Farm Activity
July 6, 2022
Karalee OSHC - 30th June 2022
Dig & Discover Incursion
July 6, 2022
Boronia Heights State School - 17th June 2022
Worm Farming Incursion
July 6, 2022
BCC Kids Collective - Roma Street - 8th July 2022
Make A Mini Worm Farm Activity
July 6, 2022
Kates Place, Toowoomba - 26th July 2022
Dig & Discover Worm Experience & Short Incursion
July 28, 2022
C&K Oxley - 3rd August 2022
Dig & Discover & Short Incursion
August 8, 2022
