Stroud Water Research Center, Rodale Institute Host Soil Health Field Day Aug. 25 In Chester County

The Stroud Water Research Center and Rodale Institute will host a Soil Health Field Day on August 25 at Natural Lands’ Stroud Preserve in West Center, Chester County from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The event will feature soil health and water quality research as part of a six-year project comparing organic, conventional, and conservation farming systems.

Scientists from Stroud and Rodale will discuss and demonstrate various measurements and instruments in-field, below ground, and in-stream. 

They will also discuss organic versus conventional farming issues, as well as the restoration of streamside forest buffers.

Dress for the weather. Some walking will be required, although some participants can ride in a provided vehicle.

Click Here to register.  Questions should be directed to Lamonte Garber at Stroud, by sending an email to: lgarber@stroudcenter.org.  

For more information on programs, initiatives, research, assistance available to farmers, and upcoming events, visit the Rodale Institute website. Like them on Facebook. Follow them on Twitter. Check out their YouTube Channel. 

For more information on programs, initiatives and special events, visit the Stroud Water Research Center website, Click Here to subscribe to UpStream.  Click Here to subscribe to Stroud’s Educator newsletter.  Click Here to become a Friend Of Stroud Research,  Like them on Facebook, Follow on Twitter and visit their YouTube Channel.

The Chester County-based Stroud Center seeks to advance knowledge and stewardship of freshwater systems through global research, education, and watershed restoration.

[Posted: August 9, 2021]  PA Environment Digest