Free Soil Food Web School Webinar Series: Re-greening the Planet
- Samaras Caldewey
- Jul 6, 2023
- 3 min read
Did you hear about the "Soil Food Web School"'s new Free Webinar Series: Re-greening the Planet, which begins on July 12, 2023, at 11am Pacific (that’s 7pm UK time)?
"This is a great opportunity to:
Learn about ecosystem restoration practices from experts like John D. Liu and Paul Morris.
See what success looks like at several Ecosystem Restoration Projects in different parts of the world.
Discover how you can make an impact on the ecosystems around you and how you can join this crucial global movement!" Source: https://webinar.soilfoodweb.com/
Schedule for the Re-Greening the Planet Webinar Series:
Webinar 1:
Restoring Our Relationships With Soil Biology and Ecosystems
11:00am Pacific time (7pm UK) on Wednesday, July 12
"Join us to learn about the essential work of soil and ecosystem restoration and how you can be part of the growing ecological movement! In Webinar 1, Dr. Adam Cobb will explore why the soil food web is foundational to restoring ecosystem functions. Ashleigh Brown, the Education Coordinator at Ecosystem Restoration Communities (ERC), will share the goals, structure, and functions of ERC and illustrate how this organization is enabling people to restore whole ecosystems and re-green the earth. Filmmaker and ecologist, John D. Liu; Dr. Elaine Ingham; and Brian Vagg also will be joining us in this webinar." Source: https://webinar.soilfoodweb.com/
Webinar 2:
What Does Ecosystem Restoration Look Like?
11:00am Pacific time (7pm UK) on Wednesday, July 19
"Join us to be inspired by tales of biological resurgence, climate change mitigation, and improved human livelihoods. Hear from filmmaker and ecologist, John D. Liu, about how regenerating ecosystem function is “the great work of our time.” Yasmin Mohamud from ERC, Dryland Solutions, Somalia, will explain how her community project is restoring the surrounding ecosystem through harvesting rainwater, implementing soil-restoration practices, utilizing plant nurseries for re-planting denuded areas, and more. Maged El Said from ERC, Habiba Community, Egypt, will showcase a regenerative tourism model consisting of an organic farm, learning center, and ecotourism lodge. Dr. Elaine Ingham and Dr. Carla Portugal will join us at the webinar to help answer your questions." Source: https://webinar.soilfoodweb.com/
Webinar 3:
Strategies for Soil and Land Regeneration
11:00am Pacific time (7pm UK) on Wednesday, July 26
"Join us as we explore how to fix a broken soil food web and restore ecosystem health and stability! Many land management and restoration techniques have merit, but living soil must be at the center of any successful project. Paul Morris has over 20 years of experience as an Ecosystem Restoration Practitioner, and he will share with us case studies demonstrating practical restoration techniques. Permaculture, rewilding, rehabilitation, and many other approaches can all be part of our framework for land regeneration. Webinar participants will gain a deeper understanding of key principles for 1) effective ecological restoration and 2) biological management of soils." Source: https://webinar.soilfoodweb.com/
Webinar 4:
Your Future in Soil Regeneration and Ecological Restoration
11:00am Pacific time (7pm UK) on Monday, July 31
"Discover how you can make an impact on the world around you by training in Ecosystem Restoration and learning the Soil Food Web Approach. You’ll get to interact with a group of people who are out there making the change happen! Joining us in this webinar will be Dr. Elaine Ingham; John D. Liu; Esmeralda Ramirez & Anne McEnany of Ecosystem Restoration Community Rancho Cacachilas, Mexico; Chris Nash of Ecosystem Restoration Community, Pachamama, South Africa; Andie Marsh, Soil Food Web Certified Lab-Tech; and Brian Vagg, Soil Food Web Consultant. There are several paths that can be followed, each leading to a rewarding and impactful career." Source: https://webinar.soilfoodweb.com/
You may be surprised to learn that restoring the soil ecosystem in your region will provide the following benefits:
"Increased fertility and improved farmer profits. Farmers will be able to reduce or eliminate the use of expensive (and harmful) chemicals.
Protection of our rivers and oceans from the destructive effects of pollution from agrichemicals, which cause dead zones in the ocean.
Increased nutrient density in our food, which can positively impact both human and animal health.
Improved habitat for all wildlife, including insects, invertebrates, reptiles, mammals, fish, and birds.
Protection against extreme weather events, like floods and droughts, and against soil erosion.
Protection of pollinators and other insects against the deadly effects of agrichemicals. Insect populations have been reduced by ~75% over the last 30 years.
Reduced irrigation requirements for farmers in many cases.
Soil Carbon Sequestration - the process by which huge quantities of atmospheric carbon can be locked away in the soil for hundreds of years; restoring the soil ecosystem - has the potential to help us significantly in our struggle with climate change." " Source: https://webinar.soilfoodweb.com/
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