W.G. Mallet School Kindergartener Ella Tyler holds an earthworm in her hand on Monday, April 22, near the school in Farmington. Tyler, along with the rest of her class, got a lesson on why earthworms are so important to the soil and the environment, but only a few were brave enough to hold one in their hands. Brian Ponce/Franklin Journal

W.G. Mallet School Kindergarten Teacher Mrs. Meyers, back, right, reads a book about earthworms and soil to her students on Monday, April 22, near the school in Farmington. Principal Tracy Williams said Earth Day fell on a school day this year, so they took the opportunity to take the kids outside and give them lessons specifically around the environment. Brian Ponce/Franklin Journal