Welcome to Soil Stories
presented by Sedgwick County Conservation District
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Sedgwick County Soil Stories is a project celebrating soil in this county. Soil experiences connect residents of Sedgwick County – we all have experiences with soil whether we live in a rural or urban setting, whether we are young or old or in between, whether we farm or garden or play softball or soccer or make mud pies. The purpose of the project is to bring together people from all over Sedgwick County to share their stories of soil.
The Soil Stories events are happening here during the week of Earth Day 2021 (April 19-25). The exhibit is mostly virtual and includes webinars, online demos, and online panel discussions. Click HERE for an article by Sarah Spicer previewing all the festivities. On Saturday, April 24, there will be a soil exhibit at Old Town Farm & Art Market in Wichita, KS along with a Rainfall Simulator demonstration and community soil painting hosted by Becka Jahelka of Jahelka Art. Come and use soil pigments to paint a quilt block! |
Soil StoriesA goal of Sedgwick County Soil Stories is to create a space where urban and rural residents of all ages can come together and find “common ground.” The emphasis is on stories about soil connections without judgement of how the soil is being used. The exhibits are intended to spark conversations, generate a sense of community, and celebrate soil stewardship. Visit the Soil Stories Gallery!
Soil Painting DemoThis video, released on April 19, encourages participants to explore soil painting with soil collected from their own locations. Conservation District Manager Brenda Matson describes the process of turning soil into paint and local printmaker and painter Becka Jahelka demonstrates methods of painting with soil.
CompostingIn this video presentation, Valorie White of the Sedgwick County Extension Master Gardeners program presents composting best practices. If you are curious about backyard composting, this presentation is for you!
Soil PendulumKinetic Artist Mike Miller explores "the interface where human-made machines and natural objects intersect." Miller is collaborating with Torin Andersen and Ellen Jones to create a mesmerizing video of a soil pendulum tracing out its pattern in a 50-ft silo! The unique video will be revealed here on Friday, April 23, 2021. You won't want to miss this intriguing work of art!
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Partner event:
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Join us at
Old Town Farm & Art Market!
Saturday, April 24
8am to 1 pm
Visit us at Old Town Farm & Art Market
Soil and Soil Stories will be on display
Try painting with soil! (hosted by Becka Jahelka)
10 am Rainfall Simulator Demonstration
8am to 1 pm
Visit us at Old Town Farm & Art Market
Soil and Soil Stories will be on display
Try painting with soil! (hosted by Becka Jahelka)
10 am Rainfall Simulator Demonstration
We are grateful to Humanities Kansas for their grant to help fund this project. “Humanities Kansas supports projects that explore our common humanity,” said Julie Mulvihill, Humanities Kansas Executive Director. “‘This project seeks to unite rural and urban communities by examining the various ways in which we all use the soil beneath us in our daily lives.”
Special thanks to the many individuals who contributed to Soil Stories!
Special thanks to the many individuals who contributed to Soil Stories!
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Funding for this program is provided by Humanities Kansas, a nonprofit cultural organization connecting communities with history, traditions, and ideas to strengthen civic life.
For questions or concerns regarding accommodations
for those with accessibility needs,
please contact Brenda at 316-721-6127.
