Understanding the Basics of Soil
Program Description:
Why is it, that what grows in your neighbors? yard may not work in your own yard? Soil is a complex community/habitat that is still not entirely understood even by soil scientists. However, learning the basic principles of soil composition, soil formation, soil types, soil health, and soil-plant interactions can provide practical knowledge as well as a deep appreciation for the world under our feet. Join us for a closer look at soils. Soil fertility and its relationship to native prairie plants will be addressed as differing soils in our backyards, in Ohio, in Midwestern prairies and around the world will be compared.
Presenter: Carol Loopstra
Carol Loopstra works with the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District as an environmental educator where she assists with bringing educational programs on soil and water conservation to students, teachers, and the general public of Franklin County .
Carol holds a MS degree in agronomy from the University of Maryland. She has four years of previous experience as a soil conservation planner with Charles Soil Conservation District in southern Maryland where she also became involved with instructing high school students in their Envirothon program. Carol has taught the basics of soils to a range of audiences from young children to adults. Prior to coming to Ohio, she lived in Northern Iraq where she taught soils to Iraqi students and environmental professionals. Carol enjoys giving others a glimpse into the complexities and wonders of soil.?
