In this webinar, organized and co-hosted with Izaak Walton League, presented live on February 17, 2021, we learned about the science behind and strategies for protecting and restoring soil health.
Agenda:
9:00: Welcome & Introduction
9:05-9:25: Random Networking : Think about it: Is soil a renewable resource?
9:25-9:50: Importance of Native Plants - Marilynn Torkelson, Prairie Edge Chapter President, Wild Ones
9:50-10:30 - Soil Science - Anna Cates, State Soil Health Specialist, Minnesota Office for Soil Health, UofM
10:30-10:45 - Soil Management - Gregg Thompson, City of Eagan
10:45-10:55 - Soil Health Education - Christine Petersen, City of Minnetonka
11:00 - Conclusion
View the webinar recording
View the PowerPoints and additional materials
- GreenStep Best Practice Actions: 10.5, 16.5, 17.5, 18.5, 25.5, 27.1
- City of Eagan Soil Management Strategies and Stormwater Ordinance (See 4.34.F.1.f.)
- Soil Health Programs (federal and state) & Practices
- Soil Health Resources - Media
Register for upcoming GreenStep Cities and Tribal Nations workshops here. You do not need to be a GreenStep community to attend.
Visit the GreenStep Cities and Tribal Nations program website at www.mngreenstep.org.
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