Intro to Applied Soil Science with Nance Klehm (Garfield Park Conservatory)

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Participation is required on both April 2nd and April 9th. Ticket price includes both classes for a one time payment. Soil isn’t just dirt—it’s a living, breathing foundation for all life. In this immersive two-part course, renowned soil ecologist Nance Klehm of Social Ecologies will guide you through the hidden world beneath our feet, helping you understand how soil health directly impacts urban environments, food systems, and ecosystems. Designed for city dwellers, gardeners, land stewards, and anyone curious about the power of the earth, this participatory course will give you hands-on experience in assessing, restoring, and regenerating soil—even in urban settings. Each session will build upon the last, blending lecture, discussion, and interactive learning. Admission: $85 General Admission $68 Members/Volunteers* *Member discount applied at check out with member login. For GPC volunteer discounts, please email volunteering@garfieldpark.org What to Expect: Classes are interactive and cumulative so we encourage attendance at both sessions. No make-up sessions will be available. Graduates who attend both sessions will receive a Soil Keepers Certificate of Completion from Social Ecologies Meet Your Instructor: Nance Klehm is the founder and director of Social Ecologies, an organization that consults and trains communities, organizations, and institutions worldwide on soil restoration, remediation, regenerative soil health, waste-to-nutrient systems, and sustainable water systems. Her work is deeply rooted in reimagining how human populations can coexist with plant and animal systems. Based in Chicago and the Driftless region of Northwest Illinois, Nance brings decades of expertise and a passion for hands-on ecological transformation. Join us for this rare opportunity to learn from a leading expert and discover how you can become a steward of the land—no matter where you live! Accommodations: When you register for this workshop, you will be asked to provide any accommodations requests. If you have any questions or would like to request an additional accommodation, please contact access@garfieldpark.org at least 72 hours prior to the event start. Registration ends Friday, March 28th at 5pm Please read our updated Covid-19 protocols (link opens in a new tab). For all fee based programs: If cancelling… …two weeks prior –> Full refund (minus processing fee) …between two weeks and 48 hours prior and there is a waitlist –> Full refund (minus processing fee) …between two weeks and 48 hours and there is not a waitlist –> Credit to be used by June 30th* …within 48 hours –> Credit to be used by June 30th* *If there is an upcoming program with the same cost, you can request to have your ticket transferred to that program.