Call for Applications and Nominations: Warkentin Prize

Call for Applications and Nominations: Warkentin Prize

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS EXTENDED TO MARCH 30, 2016 The PRSSS is now accepting nominations and applications for the 2016 Warkentin Prize, presented in memory of Professor Benno P. Warkentin. Professor Benno P. Warkentin affirmed that human society co-evolved in harmony with the vital soil. An alumnus of the University of British Columbia (BSA), Washington State […]

Soil and Organic Matter: Measuring Its Microbiology (article by David Zirnhelt)

CSSS-PRSSS Conference Abstract Submission Now Open Until February 15, 2016!

Online abstract submission for 2016 CSSS – PRSSS conference in Kamloops, BC (May 15-20, 2016) is now open. Please to go http://csss2016.ca/registration-abstracts/ to submit your abstract. The deadline for abstract submission is February 15, 2016. List of proposed sessions for the 2016 CSSS – PRSSS conference can be found at http://csss2016.ca/program/ Hope to see many […]

Vancouver Soil Celebration for World Soil Day, December 4!

Come to City Hall from 12-1 pm on December 4th to celebrate World Soil Day and finish off the 2015 UN International Year of Soils in this special event, presented by the City of Vancouver, UBC Botanical Garden, Society Promoting Environmental Conservation, and the Vancouver Food Policy Council! What: Free Tour and Vancouver Soil Proclamation […]

December: Soils, Culture, and People (IYS video from SSSA)
“Learning Through Gaming”: Dr. Maja Krzic’s Innovative Soil Science Teaching Methods at UBC