An Introduction to Basic Soil Science

This intensive two-day short course focuses upon understanding soil physical, chemical and morphological properties in natural and managed landscapes. The course will stress relationships among basic soil properties, water quality and various land use issues. Day one will focus upon understanding soil formation, morphology and other properties essential to managing soils for various uses. Day two will stress practical applications of soil science including understanding and utilizing soil maps and dealing with problematic materials (acid sulfate and urbansoils). The course will finish up with a 3 hour practical field soil description session at a nearby field site.

Next Class will be offered in Charlottesville, Virginia, on April 2nd and 3rd, 20098.

The number of CEUs is 1.6 - attendance both days is required, no exceptions. The cost is $235. The class is limited to 50 participants.
Hotel close by: http://www.virginia.edu/placestostay.html Please note: Hotels closest to campus may be full due to another event. The Fairfield Inn may be available. We have no room block. Map to class location: http://vtrc.virginiadot.org/MAP.aspx

For the information packet click HERE.

Lee Daniels.
(540) 231-7175

Want to take a class or have class/training suggestions?

We teach classes and hold training sessions all year. If you would like to learn more about our mini classes as well as more intensive short courses, please contact Lee Daniels.