Now that it's looking like spring, it's time to get the kids outside before they drive you insane. Collecting worms is a great way to get them outside to burn off some energy and help the garden at the same time. We went out this morning after the rain last night and got a nice bunch of two different species.
You'll have the best luck starting about twilight where the ground is moist. During a rain, the worms will come out of the grass and onto the sidewalks, so look on pavement adjacent to expanses of lawn. You don't have to wait for it to rain, though. Take your flashlights out and patrol the grass. If you're quick, you can spot them coming out of their holes and grab them!
Put your haul in a container and admire all their squirmy goodness, then toss them in the compost bins at the garden to help chew up all our kitchen waste.
Here are some links to learn about worms:
http://urbanext.illinois.edu/worms/
http://yucky.discovery.com/flash/worm/pg000102.html
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