Description:
It’s ALL about soil! Most people only have a vague idea of what soil is and how it works. You will learn more than you ever thought possible from this workshop about soil and how it works for trees. The reason you are alive, what nutrients are, how soil stores water and nutrients. The fundamentals that ALL humans on the planet Earth should know! Join OSU instructor of soil science James Cassidy as he invites you to learn more about how soil interacts with trees and impacts tree health.
In the afternoon, City of Boise Urban Forester, Brian Jorgenson, will lead tour of the downtown Boise Green Stormwater Infrastructure project implemented in 2016. City of Boise analysis determined that soil compaction and limited soil volumes were contributing to the short life span and poor health of the urban forest. A network of local partners created a shared vision for greater tree canopy through the use of suspended pavement systems. Silva Cells were used to hold soil amendments and create space for trees to grow and treat stormwater.
Instructor
James Cassidy has been an instructor of Soil Science at Oregon State University for over 10 years. The introductory class now has over 200 students each term and is very popular. James is also the faculty advisor for the wildly popular OSU Organic growers club – OSU’s student farm. Coming from a non-traditional background (music industry for over 30 years) he is passionate about soil and is popular with students because of his dynamic speaking style. The student farm project has over 300 student volunteers on its list-serve and continues to grow. The farm cultivates over 50 different fruit and vegetable crops and is in its 15th season.
Refund Policy
Cancellations made at least 10 days prior to the event will be refunded at 100%.
Cancellations made within 5-9 days of the event will be refunded at 75%.
Cancellations made within 1-4 days of the event will be refunded at 50%.
Refunds will not be made available for no-shows.