The Spectacular Soil Sponge

Schedule

Thu Aug 06 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Shelburne Farms | Shelburne, VT

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Join UVM Field Naturalist master's student Lena Andrews at Shelburne Farms to explore what makes a soil sponge.
About this Event

Have you ever heard of the "soil sponge?" Join UVM Field Naturalist master's student Lena Andrews at Shelburne Farms to explore what makes a soil sponge, how grazing livestock impacts the hydrology of this place, and why it matters!

Bring your grazing questions, any tools you use for observing the land around you, and clothing/footwear to be comfortable outdoors for two hours. Mobility accommodations are available.

This program is made possible by the generous support of The Forrest C. and Frances H. Lattner Foundation.

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Shelburne Farms, 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, United States

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