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The Soil Science Society of America is working with the Smithsonian Institution?EUR??,,????'?????<???EUR?s National Museum of Natural History, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and others to plan a soils exhibit as part of the Forces of Change program at the museum, which will open in 2008 or earlier, depending on funding. Soil scientists from many regions and professions are working with SSSA committees to help develop the exhibit, fund raise, and distribute educational and promotional information.
Initial plans for the exhibit include two sections: one featuring state soil monoliths and the other an interactive component featuring educational displays, exhibit panels, artifacts, videos, activity tables, experiments, and interactive games to help visitors understand how soil is intricately linked to the health of humanity, the environment, and the planet. If funding permits, a traveling exhibit will be sent to other museums and libraries. Related educational outreach materials, including web activities, will reach millions more.
To date, more than $800,000 has been raised towards the overall goal of $4 million with fund raising efforts continuing through at least 2007.
For a design concept of the soils exhibit, or to volunteer or contribute, visit www.soils.org/smithsonian
For information on understanding soils, visit https://soils.usda.gov
Francisco Uviña, University of New Mexico
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Ash Nochian, Ph.D. Landscape Architect
November 12th, 2025
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