EARTH DAY FEATURES WORMS

KALAMAZOO, MI. March brings a full moon known as the Worm Moon according to ancient Algonquin lore. April brings Earth Day in more modern times. Mary Appelhof, also known as Worm Woman, will bring worms and kids together when she reads "Compost, By Gosh!" to kids on Earth Day at Richland Elementary School and later that evening at John Rollins Books in Portage, Michigan.

Founded 33 years ago by Senator Gaylord Nelson, Earth Day will be celebrated on April 22 around the world with events designed to increase people's awareness of our earth, its waters, its air, its soil, its plants and animals. Hundreds of children across the continent will learn about earthworms and how they turn food waste into plant food in a program called Worm Powering Kids sponsored by Flowerfield Enterprises and Flower Press in Kalamazoo.

Worm Powering Kids is designed to empower, educate, and entertain kids by having adults read to them Michelle Portman's new children's book, "Compost, By Gosh!" (Flower Press, 2003) According to The Book Reader, this book is "A charming, light-hearted guide to serious composting for today's ecology-minded child." Over 50 adults will be reading this book to kids in 17 states and 4 countries, including the U.S., Canada, Philippines, and New Zealand during Earth Day events and beyond.

Mary Appelhof is author of "Worms Eat My Garbage" that has sold over 150,000 copies since its first publication in 1982. Internationally recognized for her 30-year effort to "Change the way the world thinks about garbage. . . to think of it as a resource," Appelhof said publishing Portman's "Compost, By Gosh!" helps further her mission by reaching out to kids who tend to love worms, and who want a safe, green earth to live on.
Appelhof' will read "Compost, By Gosh!" at John Rollins Books at 6414 S. Westnedge Ave. in Portage at 7:00 Tuesday, April 22, 2003. The event is open to kids, who are welcome to bring their parents.

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