(Press-News.org) The PREPSOIL project, a pivotal initiative within the EU's Mission Soil framework, will host an engaging webinar on February 13, 2025, focusing on the importance of soil literacy among young people. The event highlights the vital connection between young citizens and soil health, offering educators innovative ways to integrate soil-related topics into their curriculum.
As part of the Mission Soil's eight goals, increasing soil literacy across Member States aims to foster greater awareness, involvement, and proactive behavior toward soil health. By embedding soil health education in school curriculums, the initiative seeks to empower the next generation to take informed actions to protect and restore our soils.
For the past two years, PREPSOIL has compiled exemplary practices in soil pedagogy across EU countries. These efforts culminate in the upcoming webinar, showcasing inspiring examples and offering actionable insights for educators.
Webinar Highlights
The event will feature expert speakers and award-winning projects, including:
The Mission Soil and PREPSOIL: An introduction by Christina Lundström (SLU) to the goals of Mission Soil and PREPSOIL's calls for soil education practices.
Why Increase Youth Access to Nature and Its Soils? A presentation by Fredrika Mårtensson (SLU), highlighting the critical role in fostering a sustainable connection to nature and soil literacy .
Celebrating Pedagogical Excellence: Experiences from the winners of the PREPSOIL 2024 competition:
Love Your Wellies by Katie Smirnova of the FarmPEAT Project.
The Soil to Educate by Erika Guerrini of Istituto Pluricomprensivo Brunico.
Why Soil Literacy Matters
Soil is the foundation of life, yet it is often overlooked in environmental education. As young people become increasingly disconnected from nature, soil literacy provides an opportunity to inspire meaningful change in behavior and attitudes toward environmental stewardship. The PREPSOIL webinar will bridge this gap by equipping educators with inspiration and ideas to foster this essential knowledge.
Registration Details
The webinar is open to educators, environmental professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in fostering soil literacy. Register today to join this vital conversation and contribute to a sustainable future for our soils and ecosystems.
Date: February 13, 2025
Time: 15:00 – 16:00 CET
Location: Online
For more information and to register, visit https://prepsoil.eu
The PREPSOIL project, a pivotal initiative within the EU's Mission Soil framework, will host an engaging webinar on February 13, 2025, focusing on the importance of soil literacy among young people. The event highlights the vital connection between young citizens and soil health, offering educators innovative ways to integrate soil-related topics into their curriculum.
As part of the Mission Soil's eight goals, increasing soil literacy across Member States aims to foster greater awareness, involvement, and proactive behavior toward soil health. By embedding soil health education in school curriculums, the initiative seeks to empower the next generation to take informed actions to protect and restore our soils.
For the past two years, PREPSOIL has compiled exemplary practices in soil pedagogy across EU countries. These efforts culminate in the upcoming webinar, showcasing inspiring examples and offering actionable insights for educators.
Webinar Highlights
The event will feature expert speakers and award-winning projects, including:
The Mission Soil and PREPSOIL: An introduction by Christina Lundström (SLU) to the goals of Mission Soil and PREPSOIL's calls for soil education practices.
Why Increase Youth Access to Nature and Its Soils? A presentation by Fredrika Mårtensson (SLU), highlighting the critical role in fostering a sustainable connection to nature and soil literacy .
Celebrating Pedagogical Excellence: Experiences from the winners of the PREPSOIL 2024 competition:
Love Your Wellies by Katie Smirnova of the FarmPEAT Project.
The Soil to Educate by Erika Guerrini of Istituto Pluricomprensivo Brunico.
Why Soil Literacy Matters
Soil is the foundation of life, yet it is often overlooked in environmental education. As young people become increasingly disconnected from nature, soil literacy provides an opportunity to inspire meaningful change in behavior and attitudes toward environmental stewardship. The PREPSOIL webinar will bridge this gap by equipping educators with inspiration and ideas to foster this essential knowledge.
Registration Details
The webinar is open to educators, environmental professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in fostering soil literacy. Register today to join this vital conversation and contribute to a sustainable future for our soils and ecosystems.
Date: February 13, 2025
Time: 15:00 – 16:00 CET
Location: Online
For more information and to register, visit https://prepsoil.eu
About PREPSOIL
The PREPSOIL project is a collaborative initiative under the EU’s Mission Soil framework, dedicated to advancing soil health education and fostering sustainable soil stewardship. Through research, advocacy, and education, PREPSOIL empowers citizens and educators to protect the foundations of life on Earth.
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PREPSOIL webinar explores soil literacy among youth: Why it matters and how educators can foster it
The PREPSOIL project, a pivotal initiative within the EU's Mission Soil framework, will host an engaging webinar on February 13, 2025, focusing on the importance of soil literacy among young people.
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[Press-News.org] PREPSOIL webinar explores soil literacy among youth: Why it matters and how educators can foster itThe PREPSOIL project, a pivotal initiative within the EU's Mission Soil framework, will host an engaging webinar on February 13, 2025, focusing on the importance of soil literacy among young people.