Dear community of soil enthusiasts, 

We are pleased to share with you exciting news from the project and some interesting events happening in the soil community. 

Enjoy the read!

Exploring Soil Through Art, Sound and Taste 

The CURIOSOIL Project consortium meeting in Wageningen, Netherlands, was a truly immersive experience. Marcus Maeder led a session on soil acoustics, revealing the hidden sounds beneath our feet, while participants used drawing and sound to connect with soil in new ways. Masharu’s talk on the cultural, historical, and nutritional significance of soil, followed by a soil tasting, challenged how we think about food. Blending science, art, and sensory exploration, the workshop offered fresh perspectives on our relationship with soil. Huge thanks to Stephan Mantel and the ISRIC – World Soil Information team for an unforgettable experience!

CURIOSOIL leads in growth on the LinkedIn Leaderboard!

The CURIOSOIL Project has climbed to the top for growth rate on the LinkedIn Leaderboard, a friendly competition by REVOLVE. Would you like your project to be featured on the leaderboard? Join the movement by reaching out to pauline@revolve.media 

Pedro Pedroza: The Food We See on Supermarket Shelves Doesn’t Magically Appear, It Starts in the Soil

Pedro Pedrosa, Co-CEO of Gaia Education, reflects on the vital role of soil in sustaining our daily lives. Pedro reminds us that the food we see on supermarket shelves doesn’t magically appear, it starts in the soil, nurtured by an intricate ecosystem. By understanding this, we can better appreciate the role soil plays in sustaining not just our food systems but life as a whole. 

CURIOSOIL Was Presented at the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission

On 13 and 14 March, CURIOSOIL Project researchers (Sonia Rodrigues, Universidade de Aveiro and Stephan Mantel, ISRIC – World Soil Information) participated in a Workshop on advancing soil literacy at the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission (Ispra, Italy), organised by the EU Soil Observatory with the assistance of the European Network of Soil Awareness and Mission Soil.

Mobile Storytelling Training for CURIOSOIL Communities

CURIOSOIL partner ECOLISE hosted an interactive online training session for CURIOSOIL’s Communities of Practice (CoPs). Led by Ariane von Bethusy-Huc, Video Producer & Director at the European Science Communication Institute (ESCI), the session provided practical tips and techniques for creating professional-looking videos with minimal resources.

#WhyITeachSoil Campaign: The Quiz Continues!

The #WhyITeachSoil campaign brings you a soil related question every two weeks. Have you checked the last one?

Stay tuned and follow us on LinkedIn to test your knowledge with a new quiz question every two weeks! ✨

Participate in the “Why I Teach Soil” Campaign and Support CURIOSOIL’s Soil Education Efforts

Are you a teacher or head teacher willing to join CURIOSOIL’s mission? Our campaign is dedicated to you!

The objective of the “Why I Teach Soil” campaign is to raise awareness about soil health and promote soil literacy among teachers, head teachers and students. This brings an exciting opportunity to discover innovative and fun ways to bring soil science into the classroom with free educational content. Through engaging projects and hands-on activities, you’ll inspire the next generation of soil guardians!

#ArtandSoil – Exploring the Unseen with Wim Van Egmond

Science and photography come together in Wim van Egmond’s work, revealing worlds beyond human perception. His expertise lies in microscopy and stereoscopy, techniques that extend the boundaries of what our eyes can see. Over the years, he has expanded his craft to include filmmaking and time-lapse photography, bringing microscopic life into motion.

Soil Curiosities

Imagine sitting on a bench… and it starts teaching you about soil.

At Cranfield University, Dr Dan Evans has created ‘talking benches’, outdoor seats with built-in audio that share insights about the ground beneath us.

These benches, placed around Cranfield’s campus, help people learn about soil in a simple, engaging way. Unlike museum audio exhibits, they’re portable and easy to update, meaning they can be moved to different locations and feature new topics over time.

Soilhood updates

New Course by Gaia Education

Bioregioning In Practice is a new Gaia Education course. Starts on 21 April 2025.