SOILS 101. Introduction to Soils

Deeper Dive: SOILS

When: Sunday, September 19th - 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Description: Three hours of lecture, discussion, and hands-on outdoor/classroom activity. Students study and explore various concepts of soil science including soil health, structure, humus, soil life, nutrients and minerals for plants, pH, acid and alkaline water as well as various strategies for maintaining soil health and fertility. Lectures and hands-on introduce students to techniques and varied applications.

This class is a prerequisite for multiple courses including

• Deeper Dive: WORMS
• Deeper Dive: COMPOST
• Deeper Dive: COMPOST TEAS
• Deeper Dive: SOIL SCIENCE
• Deeper Dive: URBAN FRUIT TREES
  
• Deeper Dive: GREYWATER IN THE CITY

Instructors: Aimee Hill and Jay Rosenberg

Cost and Considerations: The cost for the class is sliding scale from $50 - $75, for those who can afford it please do so, for those who cannot we are offerring work trade and scholarships ($25, enter code "soils2010" at checkout for half price.).

Photo by Dave McConville, March 11, 2010