Living Lab Field Studies: Soils

Turn waste into resources and build healthy desert soils

Urban yards have the potential to produce well beyond their natural productivity without needing costly store products. By integrating the use of typical waste streams such as greywater, stormwater, plant trimmings, and more you can bring desert soils to life. Learn how to assess soil types, profiles, and infiltration. By the conclusion of this field study, you will have the skills necessary to effectively use typical household wastes to build soil health and promote a productive urban landscape in your own yard!

Course Fee
$25 - Early reistration discount, ends 1/17/2016
$30 - Regular Fee

Pre-Course Homework
Maximize your class experience and come prepared. Prior to class please classify your soil type at home and identify the following properties for your soil:

A) hydrologic soil group

B) typical soil profile

C) depth to restrictive layer (and what type of layer is it?)

http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/WebSoilSurvey.aspx

*Minimum class requirement of 8 students. Class is subject to cancelation if minimum registration is not met.

Dec 30 or Jan 6

10am - 1pm

https://watershedmg.org/civicrm/event/register?id=560&reset=1