MANSFIELD – Healthy soil is necessary for healthy humans, wildlife, crops, flora and fauna to thrive.
We can’t take it for granted because it isn’t an endless natural resource. It can take over 100 years to create one inch of topsoil. That’s longer than the average person’s lifespan.
To raise awareness of the importance of soil in a fun environment, Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) and Pheasants Forever is hosting Get the Dirt on Soil Open House Feb. 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Longview Center in Mansfield located at 1495 W. Longview Avenue.
The Open House is free, family-oriented, and open to all ages.
Did you know Richland County has 123 different soil types? That is a lot of variation and is one reason soil testing is important.
You will learn more about soil testing, conduct a soil erosion experiment, play Soil Hole (RSWCD version of Corn Hole), and make and enjoy a crowd favorite, Dirt Pudding. Additional activities are also planned.
Learn more about the Get the Dirt on Soil Open House at https://richlandswcd.net/event/stupendous-soils-open-house/.
You may also contact sutter.theresa@richalndswcd.net or 419-747-8685.
Richland Soil and Water Conservation District develops, implements, and assists landowners, government agencies and our partners with a wide range of natural resource conservation programs.
Programs and assistance of the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District are available without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, or veteran status.