External Courses and Events

CSSS Alaska and Arctic Soils Field Tour

CSSS Alaska and Arctic Soils Field Tour

There are still three spots available for the CSSS 2019 Alaska and Artic Soils summer field tour. Spots will be assigned on a first come basis. The trip is July 11-23, 2019. The base trip should cost $1,735 plus airfare for undergraduates. There are no funds for scholarships or discounts for students this year. Airfare […]

2019 Alberta Soils Tour

2019 Alberta Soils Tour

May 30-31, 2019 Central Alberta Region Red Deer – Drumheller – Red Deer The Alberta Soils Tour is an excellent training opportunity for those working with soils, whether the focus is on soil conservation, land reclamation, or agronomy. Experts will provide background on soil formation and the various soil profiles for each of the landscapes […]

As above, so below: An introduction to soils, ecosystems and livelihoods in the Tropics

As above, so below: An introduction to soils, ecosystems and livelihoods in the Tropics

The tropics are as beautiful and diverse below-ground as they are above-ground. Learn how to use knowledge about the natural variability in soil properties for the sustainable management of ecosystems and farms.   This free, 7-week, edX course starts May 13, 2019. Learn more and view the course syllabus here.   Instructors: Karen Vancampenhout, Professor […]