Soil: The Earth’s Dynamic Skin!
(Our most popular program)

What do a carrot, a brick, a glass, and Neosporin all have in common? They would not exist without soil!

Join us for this exciting, hands-on, interactive program on one of our most mysterious natural resources: the Soil! Learn the Soil’s secrets and stories.

Basic Information

Programs are either two or four hours in length
The four-hour program includes an extended outdoor field component
Each program is inquiry-based, interactive, and has a fieldwork component.
Maximum participant number: 50
Ideal for school Gifted programs
Workshops satisfy K-12 Earth, Life, and Physical Science NGSS.

Find out how you can help protect one of our most vital natural resources.

See the Demo Video.

The Program:

Learn the many connections between the soil and our lives.
Complete a fascinating learning activity on how soil filters water with “Just Passing Through” where students predict which soil will filter the fastest and cleanest water.
See and feel the many colors and textures of the soil with hands-on learning activities in soil color, structure, and texture.
Do soil science and analysis
Have fun as you learn just how much soil there is in the world in this thrilling two-hour program.
See cool images like the one below from NASA, and learn how the soil impacts the entire planet.

south atlantic satellite image — Southern Atlantic Ocean, Africa, South America Satellite Image courtesy NASA

Soil programs for K-12+ and beyond

These interactive programs are perfect for school events and assemblies as well as Girl or Boy Scout Training Days, 4-H workshops, and many other events.