We hope you are having a summer rich in soil explorations . We are happy to share with you exciting news from the project and some interesting events happening in the soil community.
The new CURIOSOIL website is live and promises to deliver useful tools and resources for soil aficionados and enthusiasts. The launch of our Community of Practice (CoP) was a success thanks to your participation and we are inviting you for a second meeting organised by our partner Ecolise. Don’t miss this opportunity to interact with soil experts and learn from other impactful soil initiatives in Europe.
Explore the new CURIOSOIL website!
We are excited to announce the launch of the CURIOSOIL website! Discover interactive content and innovative educational resources designed to deepen our understanding of soil dynamics.
The 1st transnational meeting of the CURIOSOIL CoP marks the beginning of a collaborative network dedicated to advancing soil literacy across Europe. We will present project progress and engagement opportunities to CoP Members, so join now and don’t miss out!
Are you passionate about soil education? Join us in creating a comprehensive collection of online educational resources in multiple languages! Our goal is to support teachers with materials that can be used for references, classroom preparations, in-class presentations, and outdoor activities.
Help us build a rich repository of resources that can inspire and educate future generations about the importance of soil health and sustainability.
A pedologist (not to be confused with a podologist) is a specialist in the study of soils. The terms pedologist and pedology derive from the Greek word “pedon“, meaning “ground” or “earth.” Pedologists are one category of soil scientists; their primary focus is on the development and transformation of soil over time, unlike edaphologists, who study how soil supports living organisms.
Soilhood updates
Become an ECHO Ambassador!
The European Commission’s Mission Soil Platform has launched an open call for ECHO Ambassadors. This is an opportunity to contribute to the mission of improving soil health across Europe and beyond.
PhD Summer school on Soil organic matter management
Explore how soil organic matter (SOM) builds up and declines, and learn effective management and monitoring techniques. Practical workshops will cover field sampling, lab measurement, and calculation of SOM stocks. Join the waiting list!
Soils as natural carbon sinks
This 4-day workshop will take place from 30 September to 2 October 2024, focusing on soils as natural carbon sinks and their role in water and soil management within the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). Register here
Upcoming Events
European Ecovillage Gathering 2024
The Gathering, hosted by GEN Europe, invites you to embrace the radical act of slowing down. Join our partner Gaia Education at the European Ecovillage Gathering 2024 in Sweden and experience CURIOISOIL activities first hand.
The EU Soil Observatory (EUSO) will hold its 4th Stakeholder Forum, an annual event organised by the Joint Research Centre (JRC), whose purpose is to actively engage with the soil community.
Don't miss the opportunity to join the CURIOSOIL Community of Practice Leaders and the next Community of Practice meeting in December to interact with soil
Newsletter #5
At CURIOSOIL, we are pleased to share with you in this issue of our newsletter exciting news from the project and some interesting events happening
Newsletter #4
At CURIOSOIL, we launched the "Why I Teach Soil" campaign to raise awareness about soil health and promote soil literacy among teachers, head teachers and
Newsletter #1
Dear Media Partner, Welcome to the inaugural CURIOSOIL newsletter! This edition just so happens to coincide with International Compost Awareness Week, a brilliant reminder of
Art Meets Earth – CURIOSOIL Artathon Kicks Off
On 5 June 2025, artists of all disciplines and experience levels gathered in Wageningen, the Netherlands, for the opening day of CURIOSOIL's Artathon – Exploring
The CURIOSOIL partners meet in Aveiro, Portugal, to launch the project
The first in-person meeting of the CURIOSOIL Project took place in Aveiro, Portugal, in February 2024. The project partners gathered to set the stage for
. We are happy to share with you exciting news from the project and some interesting events happening in the soil community.
