August 15 ~ 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

 
An old fashioned way of providing liquid fertilizer for plants is to brew compost tea. Similar to manure tea, compost tea gives your plants a good dose of nutrients. Compost tea works especially well for providing nutrients to new transplants and young seedlings.

 

Can't make the event, but want to know how to brew?

To make compost tea fill a burlap sack or an old pillow case with finished compost and secure the open end. Place in a tub, barrel, or watering can filled with water. Agitate for a few minutes and then let it steep for a few days. Water will leach out nutrients from the compost and the mixture will take on the color of tea. Spray or pour compost tea on and around plants. You can use the bag of compost for several batches. Afterwards, simply empty the bag's contents onto the garden.

Upcoming 2009 Composting Worskshop Series Dates:

Join the Club, and:
·         learn why math and science are important to scientists and engineers
·         engage in fun, creative hands-on learning

·         increase problem solving skills
·         improve teamwork abilities
·         improve public speaking skills and self confidence   
·         increase interest in science, math, &technology activities 

 

We're seeking students in grades 5 through 9 with good math skills and the ability to work well with peers.

 

The Club will meet once a week with the STEM Youth Instructor to build and program Lego Mindstorms NXT Robots.

 

Application period: August 24, 2009 through September 30, 2009. (The application process includes a teacher recommendation, short student-written essay, and a student/parent interview.)

 

The 4-H annual membership is $20 per participant. The location of club meetings will be determined later.  For more information, please contact Semaj T. Johnson, STEM Youth Instructor at sjohns28@illinois.edu or 773.768.7779.