Get the Dirt! A Soil Health Science Fair

Dig into soil science with hands-on exhibits, demonstrations, activities, and local experts at this family-friendly celebration!About this Event

Soil Health Science Fair

Saturday, November 14, 2026 | Gorman Heritage Farm

There’s a whole world beneath our feet—come discover it!Healthy soil is actually so much more than dirt, so we hope you don’t fault us for being clever! It's a living, breathing ecosystem teeming with organisms, big and small, all playing a part in sustaining life on our planet.

From our first cup of joe in the morning to the meals we share around our tables and the water that quenches our thirst, healthy soil is connected to so much of our everyday lives. Beneath forest floors, garden beds, farm fields, compost piles, and even our picnic blankets, an incredible world is hard at work, often without us ever noticing.

Alongside air and water, soil is one of our planet's most essential natural resources. Yet, despite being all around us, it's easy to take the ground beneath ou