Urban Soils Workshop

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Learn the basics of urban soils on residential lots at this hands-on workshop.

We'll explore soil texture and structure and why they are important, along with methods of improving your soil's capacity to support life. Bring a bucket of soil from your yard. We will be comparing soils between different students. We’ll look at organic content, % silt, sand and clay, and also look at soil structure. You’ll be getting your hands dirty – using all 5 sense to learn to analyze your own soil.

Let's explore together how to build the infrastructure for a healthy, productive garden.

When: Saturday April 3, 2010, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Where: Room 410, Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD), 2501 Stevens Avenue, Minneapolis. (Parking at 3rd Avenue Ramp or on Stevens Avenue)

Instructors: Cheryl Feigum, PhD Soils Science and Fred Rozumalski, Landscape Ecologist and Horticulturist.

Materials: Bring a bucket of soil!

Cost: $25.00 - Open to anyone interested.

How to register : Click on "Add to Order" below.
Class size is limited and advance registration is required.

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