Quinta Vale da Lama, Odi\u00e1xere<\/strong>
Activities free of charge<\/p>\n
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Reasons to participate<\/h2>\n
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Program Schedule<\/h2>\n
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\ud83c\udf10 All sessions and activities are in both Portuguese and English.<\/p>\n
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Learning and Doing sessions<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_font=”|600|||||||” custom_margin=”0px|30px|20px|30px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
There are two Learning and Doing sessions<\/strong>. Each features some brief educational presentations on soil-related topics to share knowledge, and then we will go outside for some interactive, hands-on discovery work so you can experience the practical side of working with soils. You can attend either or both sessions. There will be a short lunch break between them.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font=”–et_global_heading_font|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”off” background_image=”https:\/\/mudvalley.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/19-MVF_soilday-quinta-vale-da-lama.jpg” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” custom_padding=”150px||16px|30px|false|false” text_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-f2b9ffef-5b49-4ca8-badf-2ee4e455ad9d%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n
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The Engagement Area consists of stations with a variety activities and information<\/strong> that you can interact with at your own pace throughout the day.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”20px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”ffefe2d7-fe4d-4226-a5ef-9f2dc47a14ae” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Learning and Doing Sessions<\/h3>\n
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Soil and Soil Health<\/span><\/h4>\n\ud83d\udd51 11:00am – 1:00pm
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\n- Learn about what soil is and what it is made of, and why healthy soil is important.<\/li>\n
- Discover what \u201chealthy\u201d soil is, how it is defined and measured, and what we do with the information. We will share the 6 key metrics we use for measuring soil health.<\/li>\n
- After the knowledge sharing section, we will go outside and conduct soil sampling. This interactive session will allow you to get your hands dirty as you participate in the sampling. Be prepared to learn and then do!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Lunch Break<\/span><\/h4>\n\ud83d\udd51 1:00pm – 1:30pm
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Feel free to bring your own lunch. You can enjoy time exploring the beautiful surroundings of Quinta Vale da Lama during this time.<\/p>\n
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Composting and Creating Healthy Soil<\/span><\/h4>\n\ud83d\udd51 1:30 – 3:30pm<\/h5>\n
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\n- Learn about how composting creates healthy soil and some of the different composting methods. See the results of some of the recent composting tests conducted by the Soil Lab of Mud Valley Foundation.<\/li>\n
- Discover how you can start composting at home.<\/li>\n
- You will take a tour of the composting area at Quinta Vale da Lama and gain insight into all the methods used here in the farm operations. Then, there will be a hands-on composting activity so you can have a practical experience working with compost!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Closing<\/span><\/h4>\n\ud83d\udd51 3:30pm – 4:00pm
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We will finish the day with a brief closing session and answering any other questions you may have. This is also a great opportunity to visit the display and information tables we have set up at the facility.<\/p>\n
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Engagement Area<\/h3>\n
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This is an area of tables and stations that share information about a variety of soil-related topics. The area is open continuously throughout the event, so you can explore and interact with it at your own pace.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n\ud83d\udd51 11:00am – 4:00pm<\/h5>\n
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Planned stations include:<\/p>\n
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\n- Soil microscopy – <\/strong>Bring your own soil or compost sample and we will analyze it under a microscope. You will be able to see the living organisms in your soil!<\/li>\n
- Soil Lab tools and samples – <\/strong>See the equipment we use when we analyze soil.<\/li>\n
- Germination test results – <\/strong>We will presenting live results of a recent germination and seedling test to show how different soil and compost mixtures affect germination and growth.<\/li>\n
- Soil sample table – <\/strong>Did you know there is not just one type of soil in this part of the Algarve?\u00a0 Examine some of the different soil types we have here and learn about each.<\/li>\n
- ECHO Soil Health program – <\/strong>Learn about this Europe-wide citizen science program focused on soil health.<\/li>\n
- How geology affects soil – <\/strong>Dr. Floris Calkoen will share some of his work\u00a0 on how the geology of the western Algarve affects its soil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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About
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World Soil Day is held annually on 5 December<\/strong> as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and advocating for the sustainable management of soil resources.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb image_icon_width=”40px” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”bd121181-4ed5-49a0-a170-0b36c8ac1049″ header_font=”–et_global_body_font|–et_global_body_font_weight|||||||” header_text_align=”left” body_font=”–et_global_body_font|600|||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_font_size=”20px” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.35)” background_enable_color=”on” min_height=”auto” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”24px|20px|20px|20px|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” icon_font_size=”32px” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-89f30470-60e2-4f62-9930-b3c11e531654%22:%91%22image_icon_background_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22image_icon_background_color%22,%22icon_color%22%93,%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-body-color%22:%91%22body_text_color%22,%22body_text_color%22,%22body_text_color%22,%22body_text_color%22,%22body_text_color%22,%22body_text_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n
95% of our food comes from soils;<\/p>\n
There are more living organisms in a tablespoon of soil than people on Earth;<\/p>\n
Over the last 70 years, the level of vitamins and nutrients in food has drastically decreased.;<\/p>\n
33% of soils are degraded;<\/p>\n
Up to half of our household waste could be composted to nurture our soil.<\/p>\n
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Source: <\/span>Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mudvalley.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WSD_English_Large.jpg” title_text=”WSD_English_Large” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii=”on|16px|16px|16px|16px” global_colors_info=”{}” module_alignment=”center” sticky_enabled=”0″ max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” max_width_phone=”200px” max_width_tablet=”300px”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”about” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”gcid-8d4429fb-b08a-4a54-a96f-9a8f953fde90 0%|gcid-8d4429fb-b08a-4a54-a96f-9a8f953fde90 100%” background_image=”https:\/\/mudvalley.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/quinta-vale-da-lama-main.jpg” background_blend=”overlay” custom_padding=”84px||84px||true|” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-8d4429fb-b08a-4a54-a96f-9a8f953fde90%22:%91%22background_color%22,%22background_color_gradient_stops%22%93,%22gcid-7f0e497c-529a-4953-b0d4-92935468c329%22:%91%22background_color_gradient_stops%22%93,%22gcid-body-color%22:%91%22background_color_gradient_stops%22%93,%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22background_color_gradient_stops%22%93}” background__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”ffefe2d7-fe4d-4226-a5ef-9f2dc47a14ae” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22header_text_color%22,%22header_3_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_3_text_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n
About Quinta Vale da Lama<\/h2>\n
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Living and Learning Closer to Nature<\/h4>\n
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Quinta Vale da Lama is a 43-hectare farm, featuring an organic market garden, applying regenerative agriculture and ecosystem restoration methodologies to improve soil quality, water availability, biodiversity, and local livelihoods.<\/p>\n
It is also an active member of Ecosystem Restoration Communities, a group of 60 global hubs pursuing diverse restoration initiatives rehabilitating degraded lands to create flourishing ecosystems.<\/p>\n
Quinta Vale da Lama is located in southwestern Portugal, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the mountains of the western Algarve.<\/p>\n
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A few details to keep in mind
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All ages are welcome and you can bring others with you. Children will need to be supervised.<\/p>\n
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The first session begins promptly at 11:00am, so please arrive a little earlier. You can attend any session or activity you wish, and leave when you wish.<\/p>\n
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We\u2019ll meet at Novas Descobertas Association. Please park there. \u2192 Find it on Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding_tablet=”||30px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”What to bring” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”gcid-89f30470-60e2-4f62-9930-b3c11e531654″ image_icon_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”35px” content_max_width=”100%” module_class=”tbvs-blurb” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”_initial” header_font=”Poppins|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#0c0c0c” header_font_size=”18px” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” body_text_color=”#333333″ image_icon_custom_margin=”-15px||||false|false” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” icon_font_size=”30px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0000FF” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-463fe3dc-cb3d-43c1-986b-2b4b0abaa92c%22:%91%22image_icon_background_color%22,%22image_icon_background_color%22%93,%22gcid-89f30470-60e2-4f62-9930-b3c11e531654%22:%91%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22%93}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]<\/p>\n
The educational sessions are indoors, but the hands-on activities are outdoors, so dress accordingly. Both outdoor sessions involve working in soil or compost, so gloves and appropriate clothes and shoes are recommended.<\/p>\n
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The Engagement Area consists of stations with a variety activities and information<\/strong> that you can interact with at your own pace throughout the day.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”20px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”ffefe2d7-fe4d-4226-a5ef-9f2dc47a14ae” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Learning and Doing Sessions<\/h3>\n
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Soil and Soil Health<\/span><\/h4>\n\ud83d\udd51 11:00am – 1:00pm
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\n- Learn about what soil is and what it is made of, and why healthy soil is important.<\/li>\n
- Discover what \u201chealthy\u201d soil is, how it is defined and measured, and what we do with the information. We will share the 6 key metrics we use for measuring soil health.<\/li>\n
- After the knowledge sharing section, we will go outside and conduct soil sampling. This interactive session will allow you to get your hands dirty as you participate in the sampling. Be prepared to learn and then do!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Lunch Break<\/span><\/h4>\n\ud83d\udd51 1:00pm – 1:30pm
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Feel free to bring your own lunch. You can enjoy time exploring the beautiful surroundings of Quinta Vale da Lama during this time.<\/p>\n
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Composting and Creating Healthy Soil<\/span><\/h4>\n\ud83d\udd51 1:30 – 3:30pm<\/h5>\n
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\n- Learn about how composting creates healthy soil and some of the different composting methods. See the results of some of the recent composting tests conducted by the Soil Lab of Mud Valley Foundation.<\/li>\n
- Discover how you can start composting at home.<\/li>\n
- You will take a tour of the composting area at Quinta Vale da Lama and gain insight into all the methods used here in the farm operations. Then, there will be a hands-on composting activity so you can have a practical experience working with compost!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Closing<\/span><\/h4>\n\ud83d\udd51 3:30pm – 4:00pm
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We will finish the day with a brief closing session and answering any other questions you may have. This is also a great opportunity to visit the display and information tables we have set up at the facility.<\/p>\n
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Engagement Area<\/h3>\n
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This is an area of tables and stations that share information about a variety of soil-related topics. The area is open continuously throughout the event, so you can explore and interact with it at your own pace.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n\ud83d\udd51 11:00am – 4:00pm<\/h5>\n
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Planned stations include:<\/p>\n
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\n- Soil microscopy – <\/strong>Bring your own soil or compost sample and we will analyze it under a microscope. You will be able to see the living organisms in your soil!<\/li>\n
- Soil Lab tools and samples – <\/strong>See the equipment we use when we analyze soil.<\/li>\n
- Germination test results – <\/strong>We will presenting live results of a recent germination and seedling test to show how different soil and compost mixtures affect germination and growth.<\/li>\n
- Soil sample table – <\/strong>Did you know there is not just one type of soil in this part of the Algarve?\u00a0 Examine some of the different soil types we have here and learn about each.<\/li>\n
- ECHO Soil Health program – <\/strong>Learn about this Europe-wide citizen science program focused on soil health.<\/li>\n
- How geology affects soil – <\/strong>Dr. Floris Calkoen will share some of his work\u00a0 on how the geology of the western Algarve affects its soil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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About
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World Soil Day is held annually on 5 December<\/strong> as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and advocating for the sustainable management of soil resources.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb image_icon_width=”40px” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”bd121181-4ed5-49a0-a170-0b36c8ac1049″ header_font=”–et_global_body_font|–et_global_body_font_weight|||||||” header_text_align=”left” body_font=”–et_global_body_font|600|||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_font_size=”20px” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.35)” background_enable_color=”on” min_height=”auto” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”24px|20px|20px|20px|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” icon_font_size=”32px” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-89f30470-60e2-4f62-9930-b3c11e531654%22:%91%22image_icon_background_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22image_icon_background_color%22,%22icon_color%22%93,%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-body-color%22:%91%22body_text_color%22,%22body_text_color%22,%22body_text_color%22,%22body_text_color%22,%22body_text_color%22,%22body_text_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n
95% of our food comes from soils;<\/p>\n
There are more living organisms in a tablespoon of soil than people on Earth;<\/p>\n
Over the last 70 years, the level of vitamins and nutrients in food has drastically decreased.;<\/p>\n
33% of soils are degraded;<\/p>\n
Up to half of our household waste could be composted to nurture our soil.<\/p>\n
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Source: <\/span>Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mudvalley.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WSD_English_Large.jpg” title_text=”WSD_English_Large” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii=”on|16px|16px|16px|16px” global_colors_info=”{}” module_alignment=”center” sticky_enabled=”0″ max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” max_width_phone=”200px” max_width_tablet=”300px”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”about” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”gcid-8d4429fb-b08a-4a54-a96f-9a8f953fde90 0%|gcid-8d4429fb-b08a-4a54-a96f-9a8f953fde90 100%” background_image=”https:\/\/mudvalley.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/quinta-vale-da-lama-main.jpg” background_blend=”overlay” custom_padding=”84px||84px||true|” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-8d4429fb-b08a-4a54-a96f-9a8f953fde90%22:%91%22background_color%22,%22background_color_gradient_stops%22%93,%22gcid-7f0e497c-529a-4953-b0d4-92935468c329%22:%91%22background_color_gradient_stops%22%93,%22gcid-body-color%22:%91%22background_color_gradient_stops%22%93,%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22background_color_gradient_stops%22%93}” background__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”ffefe2d7-fe4d-4226-a5ef-9f2dc47a14ae” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22header_text_color%22,%22header_3_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_3_text_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n
About Quinta Vale da Lama<\/h2>\n
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Living and Learning Closer to Nature<\/h4>\n
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Quinta Vale da Lama is a 43-hectare farm, featuring an organic market garden, applying regenerative agriculture and ecosystem restoration methodologies to improve soil quality, water availability, biodiversity, and local livelihoods.<\/p>\n
It is also an active member of Ecosystem Restoration Communities, a group of 60 global hubs pursuing diverse restoration initiatives rehabilitating degraded lands to create flourishing ecosystems.<\/p>\n
Quinta Vale da Lama is located in southwestern Portugal, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the mountains of the western Algarve.<\/p>\n
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Open Day June 10th
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Open Day June 10th
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All ages are welcome and you can bring others with you. Children will need to be supervised.<\/p>\n
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The first session begins promptly at 11:00am, so please arrive a little earlier. You can attend any session or activity you wish, and leave when you wish.<\/p>\n
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We\u2019ll meet at Novas Descobertas Association. Please park there. \u2192 Find it on Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding_tablet=”||30px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”What to bring” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”gcid-89f30470-60e2-4f62-9930-b3c11e531654″ image_icon_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”35px” content_max_width=”100%” module_class=”tbvs-blurb” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”_initial” header_font=”Poppins|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#0c0c0c” header_font_size=”18px” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” body_text_color=”#333333″ image_icon_custom_margin=”-15px||||false|false” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” icon_font_size=”30px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0000FF” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-463fe3dc-cb3d-43c1-986b-2b4b0abaa92c%22:%91%22image_icon_background_color%22,%22image_icon_background_color%22%93,%22gcid-89f30470-60e2-4f62-9930-b3c11e531654%22:%91%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22%93}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]<\/p>\n
The educational sessions are indoors, but the hands-on activities are outdoors, so dress accordingly. Both outdoor sessions involve working in soil or compost, so gloves and appropriate clothes and shoes are recommended.<\/p>\n
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Learning and Doing Sessions<\/h3>\n
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Soil and Soil Health<\/span><\/h4>\n\ud83d\udd51 11:00am – 1:00pm
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\n- Learn about what soil is and what it is made of, and why healthy soil is important.<\/li>\n
- Discover what \u201chealthy\u201d soil is, how it is defined and measured, and what we do with the information. We will share the 6 key metrics we use for measuring soil health.<\/li>\n
- After the knowledge sharing section, we will go outside and conduct soil sampling. This interactive session will allow you to get your hands dirty as you participate in the sampling. Be prepared to learn and then do!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Lunch Break<\/span><\/h4>\n\ud83d\udd51 1:00pm – 1:30pm
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Feel free to bring your own lunch. You can enjoy time exploring the beautiful surroundings of Quinta Vale da Lama during this time.<\/p>\n
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Composting and Creating Healthy Soil<\/span><\/h4>\n\ud83d\udd51 1:30 – 3:30pm<\/h5>\n
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\n- Learn about how composting creates healthy soil and some of the different composting methods. See the results of some of the recent composting tests conducted by the Soil Lab of Mud Valley Foundation.<\/li>\n
- Discover how you can start composting at home.<\/li>\n
- You will take a tour of the composting area at Quinta Vale da Lama and gain insight into all the methods used here in the farm operations. Then, there will be a hands-on composting activity so you can have a practical experience working with compost!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Closing<\/span><\/h4>\n\ud83d\udd51 3:30pm – 4:00pm
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We will finish the day with a brief closing session and answering any other questions you may have. This is also a great opportunity to visit the display and information tables we have set up at the facility.<\/p>\n
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Engagement Area<\/h3>\n
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This is an area of tables and stations that share information about a variety of soil-related topics. The area is open continuously throughout the event, so you can explore and interact with it at your own pace.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n\ud83d\udd51 11:00am – 4:00pm<\/h5>\n
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Planned stations include:<\/p>\n
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\n- Soil microscopy – <\/strong>Bring your own soil or compost sample and we will analyze it under a microscope. You will be able to see the living organisms in your soil!<\/li>\n
- Soil Lab tools and samples – <\/strong>See the equipment we use when we analyze soil.<\/li>\n
- Germination test results – <\/strong>We will presenting live results of a recent germination and seedling test to show how different soil and compost mixtures affect germination and growth.<\/li>\n
- Soil sample table – <\/strong>Did you know there is not just one type of soil in this part of the Algarve?\u00a0 Examine some of the different soil types we have here and learn about each.<\/li>\n
- ECHO Soil Health program – <\/strong>Learn about this Europe-wide citizen science program focused on soil health.<\/li>\n
- How geology affects soil – <\/strong>Dr. Floris Calkoen will share some of his work\u00a0 on how the geology of the western Algarve affects its soil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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About
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World Soil Day is held annually on 5 December<\/strong> as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and advocating for the sustainable management of soil resources.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb image_icon_width=”40px” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”bd121181-4ed5-49a0-a170-0b36c8ac1049″ header_font=”–et_global_body_font|–et_global_body_font_weight|||||||” header_text_align=”left” body_font=”–et_global_body_font|600|||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_font_size=”20px” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.35)” background_enable_color=”on” min_height=”auto” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”24px|20px|20px|20px|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” icon_font_size=”32px” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-89f30470-60e2-4f62-9930-b3c11e531654%22:%91%22image_icon_background_color%22,%22icon_color%22,%22image_icon_background_color%22,%22icon_color%22%93,%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-body-color%22:%91%22body_text_color%22,%22body_text_color%22,%22body_text_color%22,%22body_text_color%22,%22body_text_color%22,%22body_text_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n
95% of our food comes from soils;<\/p>\n
There are more living organisms in a tablespoon of soil than people on Earth;<\/p>\n
Over the last 70 years, the level of vitamins and nutrients in food has drastically decreased.;<\/p>\n
33% of soils are degraded;<\/p>\n
Up to half of our household waste could be composted to nurture our soil.<\/p>\n
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Source: <\/span>Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mudvalley.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/WSD_English_Large.jpg” title_text=”WSD_English_Large” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii=”on|16px|16px|16px|16px” global_colors_info=”{}” module_alignment=”center” sticky_enabled=”0″ max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” max_width_phone=”200px” max_width_tablet=”300px”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”about” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”gcid-8d4429fb-b08a-4a54-a96f-9a8f953fde90 0%|gcid-8d4429fb-b08a-4a54-a96f-9a8f953fde90 100%” background_image=”https:\/\/mudvalley.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/quinta-vale-da-lama-main.jpg” background_blend=”overlay” custom_padding=”84px||84px||true|” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-8d4429fb-b08a-4a54-a96f-9a8f953fde90%22:%91%22background_color%22,%22background_color_gradient_stops%22%93,%22gcid-7f0e497c-529a-4953-b0d4-92935468c329%22:%91%22background_color_gradient_stops%22%93,%22gcid-body-color%22:%91%22background_color_gradient_stops%22%93,%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22background_color_gradient_stops%22%93}” background__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”ffefe2d7-fe4d-4226-a5ef-9f2dc47a14ae” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22header_text_color%22,%22header_3_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_3_text_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n
About Quinta Vale da Lama<\/h2>\n
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Living and Learning Closer to Nature<\/h4>\n
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Quinta Vale da Lama is a 43-hectare farm, featuring an organic market garden, applying regenerative agriculture and ecosystem restoration methodologies to improve soil quality, water availability, biodiversity, and local livelihoods.<\/p>\n
It is also an active member of Ecosystem Restoration Communities, a group of 60 global hubs pursuing diverse restoration initiatives rehabilitating degraded lands to create flourishing ecosystems.<\/p>\n
Quinta Vale da Lama is located in southwestern Portugal, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the mountains of the western Algarve.<\/p>\n
Quinta Vale da Lama<\/a> is a partner of Mud Valley Foundation<\/a>.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Call To Action” module_id=”how-to-get-here” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_color=”#F8F8E8″ background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”10px||10px||false|false” background_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||11px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text content_tablet=”<\/p>\n
Open Day June 10th
Primavera Dan\u00e7a<\/em><\/h2>\n\ud83d\udccd QUINTA Vale da Lama<\/h3>\n
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Open Day June 10th
Primavera Dan\u00e7a<\/em><\/h2>\n\ud83d\udccd QUINTA Vale da Lama<\/h3>\n
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All ages are welcome and you can bring others with you. Children will need to be supervised.<\/p>\n
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The first session begins promptly at 11:00am, so please arrive a little earlier. You can attend any session or activity you wish, and leave when you wish.<\/p>\n
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We\u2019ll meet at Novas Descobertas Association. Please park there. \u2192 Find it on Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding_tablet=”||30px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”What to bring” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”gcid-89f30470-60e2-4f62-9930-b3c11e531654″ image_icon_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”35px” content_max_width=”100%” module_class=”tbvs-blurb” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”_initial” header_font=”Poppins|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#0c0c0c” header_font_size=”18px” body_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” body_text_color=”#333333″ image_icon_custom_margin=”-15px||||false|false” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” icon_font_size=”30px” use_circle=”on” circle_color=”#0000FF” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-463fe3dc-cb3d-43c1-986b-2b4b0abaa92c%22:%91%22image_icon_background_color%22,%22image_icon_background_color%22%93,%22gcid-89f30470-60e2-4f62-9930-b3c11e531654%22:%91%22icon_color%22,%22icon_color%22%93}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″]<\/p>\n
The educational sessions are indoors, but the hands-on activities are outdoors, so dress accordingly. Both outdoor sessions involve working in soil or compost, so gloves and appropriate clothes and shoes are recommended.<\/p>\n
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- Learn about what soil is and what it is made of, and why healthy soil is important.<\/li>\n
- Discover what \u201chealthy\u201d soil is, how it is defined and measured, and what we do with the information. We will share the 6 key metrics we use for measuring soil health.<\/li>\n
- After the knowledge sharing section, we will go outside and conduct soil sampling. This interactive session will allow you to get your hands dirty as you participate in the sampling. Be prepared to learn and then do!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Lunch Break<\/span><\/h4>\n
\ud83d\udd51 1:00pm – 1:30pm
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Feel free to bring your own lunch. You can enjoy time exploring the beautiful surroundings of Quinta Vale da Lama during this time.<\/p>\n
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Composting and Creating Healthy Soil<\/span><\/h4>\n
\ud83d\udd51 1:30 – 3:30pm<\/h5>\n
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- Learn about how composting creates healthy soil and some of the different composting methods. See the results of some of the recent composting tests conducted by the Soil Lab of Mud Valley Foundation.<\/li>\n
- Discover how you can start composting at home.<\/li>\n
- You will take a tour of the composting area at Quinta Vale da Lama and gain insight into all the methods used here in the farm operations. Then, there will be a hands-on composting activity so you can have a practical experience working with compost!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Closing<\/span><\/h4>\n
\ud83d\udd51 3:30pm – 4:00pm
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We will finish the day with a brief closing session and answering any other questions you may have. This is also a great opportunity to visit the display and information tables we have set up at the facility.<\/p>\n
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Engagement Area<\/h3>\n
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This is an area of tables and stations that share information about a variety of soil-related topics. The area is open continuously throughout the event, so you can explore and interact with it at your own pace.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\ud83d\udd51 11:00am – 4:00pm<\/h5>\n
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Planned stations include:<\/p>\n
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- Soil microscopy – <\/strong>Bring your own soil or compost sample and we will analyze it under a microscope. You will be able to see the living organisms in your soil!<\/li>\n
- Soil Lab tools and samples – <\/strong>See the equipment we use when we analyze soil.<\/li>\n
- Germination test results – <\/strong>We will presenting live results of a recent germination and seedling test to show how different soil and compost mixtures affect germination and growth.<\/li>\n
- Soil sample table – <\/strong>Did you know there is not just one type of soil in this part of the Algarve?\u00a0 Examine some of the different soil types we have here and learn about each.<\/li>\n
- ECHO Soil Health program – <\/strong>Learn about this Europe-wide citizen science program focused on soil health.<\/li>\n
- How geology affects soil – <\/strong>Dr. Floris Calkoen will share some of his work\u00a0 on how the geology of the western Algarve affects its soil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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About
World Soil Day<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”2f7c3af6-d1df-44ca-879b-e8f4c200a173″ text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”||30px|||” text_text_shadow_style=”none” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
World Soil Day is held annually on 5 December<\/strong> as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and advocating for the sustainable management of soil resources.<\/span><\/p>\n
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95% of our food comes from soils;<\/p>\n
There are more living organisms in a tablespoon of soil than people on Earth;<\/p>\n
Over the last 70 years, the level of vitamins and nutrients in food has drastically decreased.;<\/p>\n
33% of soils are degraded;<\/p>\n
Up to half of our household waste could be composted to nurture our soil.<\/p>\n
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Source: <\/span>Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
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About Quinta Vale da Lama<\/h2>\n
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Living and Learning Closer to Nature<\/h4>\n
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Quinta Vale da Lama is a 43-hectare farm, featuring an organic market garden, applying regenerative agriculture and ecosystem restoration methodologies to improve soil quality, water availability, biodiversity, and local livelihoods.<\/p>\n
It is also an active member of Ecosystem Restoration Communities, a group of 60 global hubs pursuing diverse restoration initiatives rehabilitating degraded lands to create flourishing ecosystems.<\/p>\n
Quinta Vale da Lama is located in southwestern Portugal, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the mountains of the western Algarve.<\/p>\n
Quinta Vale da Lama<\/a> is a partner of Mud Valley Foundation<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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Open Day June 10th
Primavera Dan\u00e7a<\/em><\/h2>\n\ud83d\udccd QUINTA Vale da Lama<\/h3>\n
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Open Day June 10th
Primavera Dan\u00e7a<\/em><\/h2>\n\ud83d\udccd QUINTA Vale da Lama<\/h3>\n
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How to Get Here<\/h2>\n
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Join us!<\/h5>\n
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A few details to keep in mind
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All ages are welcome and you can bring others with you. Children will need to be supervised.<\/p>\n
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The first session begins promptly at 11:00am, so please arrive a little earlier. You can attend any session or activity you wish, and leave when you wish.<\/p>\n
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We\u2019ll meet at Novas Descobertas Association. Please park there. \u2192 Find it on Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n
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The educational sessions are indoors, but the hands-on activities are outdoors, so dress accordingly. Both outdoor sessions involve working in soil or compost, so gloves and appropriate clothes and shoes are recommended.<\/p>\n
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- Soil Lab tools and samples – <\/strong>See the equipment we use when we analyze soil.<\/li>\n
- Soil microscopy – <\/strong>Bring your own soil or compost sample and we will analyze it under a microscope. You will be able to see the living organisms in your soil!<\/li>\n
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