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A paper map created for soil remediation purposes

Soil Testing & Technical Services

We provide monthly Free Soils Testing Workshops for all your soil testing needs from April-October, with even more dates to be announced. We welcome your questions about soil and your requests for testing soils with unknown histories and complex futures.

We also provide technical site assistance for organizational clients. Fill out the form at the link below to start a consultation.

Brooklyn College Soil Class posing for a photo in the field

Education & Engagement

USI is a platform for urban soils educational resources and exchanges. This involves soils education workshops and other resources. Check out our Soils Cafe for expert lectures, FAQs and downloadable resources within the extended urban soils universe.

We also offer soils education workshops via special request for organizations. Please reach out to tatiana@urbansoils.org for more information.

Artist Joanie Turbek creating an art installation called Unstoppable Force

Unstoppable Force of our Nature | Joanie Turbek

Art Extension Service

Recognizing the power of art to make abstract ideas visible and accessible, the Urban Soils Institute added an Art Extension Service in 2018. The AES brings together artists, scientists, and educators to create collaborative public art projects through residencies, symposia, and exhibitions in the United States and abroad.

Learn More About The Art Extension Service →