We have partnered with our wonderful friends at Earth Matter to provide monthly Free Soil Testing workshops at their Compost Learning Center. The next upcoming event one is happening on Saturday, June 27th from 12 noon - 4 pm.

Soils are one of our most important resources, but they can become contaminated as a result of industrial activity and legacy pollution. Common soil contaminants, such as lead or arsenic, can cause negative health effects to folks who work and play with soils, with young children at particular risk.

Finding soil contaminants requires special equipment – that’s where we come in! Our state-of-the-art handheld pXRF analyzer quickly screens soil samples for heavy metals content and we can let you know if remediation is recommended. Remediation involves covering contaminated soils with layers of clean soils, compost & mulch, and can be performed on your own.

Walking Directions From Soissons Landing:

1. Walk along Andes Rd towards Colonels Row

2. Walk through Liggett Terrace towards West Way

3. Continue west along West Way until you see the soil testing area

Walking Directions from Yankee Pier:

1. Start along Division Road

2. Merge on to West Way and continue heading west until you see the soil testing area