# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Don't Treat Your Soil Like Dirt!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 11:30 am
- **Event Description**: A workshop on the key characteristics of soil, their importance, and how to maintain healthy garden soil.

The soil is the foundation of a healthy garden, whether it is a lawn, a vegetable garden or a simple flower garden.

Roger McLenaghen of Lincoln University, assisted by Josie Mazzetto, will present the workshop.  Roger is a Senior Tutor in the Soil Science Department. He is responsible for the soil science laboratories for undergraduate classes, and lectures to Diploma students.

Bring along an ice-cream container of your vegetable garden soil if you would like to have it assessed by Roger.

Registration is not required, you can just come along on the day:

Saturday 15th August
10.30am - 11.30am
Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens

The Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens are located on James Street, behind the former Lincoln Maternity Hospital.

Our workshops are free, a koha is appreciated to support the Community Gardens.

For more information, please get in touch with the coordinator Ruth Wood by phone: 021 074 3905 or email: ruth.wood@xtra.co.nz.

Our Sponsors

A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors! We extend our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors, Rata Foundation, Selwyn District Council, COGS, Lottery Community, Lincoln University, Creative Communities Scheme, Lincoln Community Trust, Lincoln Community Committee, Lincoln Hammer Hardware.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lincoln/dont-treat-your-soil-like-dirt/200030429429734
- **Event Categories**: workshops, science-fair, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 16

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lincoln
- **state**: CA
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Lincoln Maternity Hospital
- **lat**: -43.635101488604
- **long**: 172.48906870933
- **full address**: Lincoln Maternity Hospital, James Street,Lincoln, New Zealand

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Don't Treat Your Soil Like Dirt! being held?
  - **A:** Don't Treat Your Soil Like Dirt! takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 11:30 am at Lincoln Maternity Hospital, James Street,Lincoln, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Don't Treat Your Soil Like Dirt!?
  - **A:** Don't Treat Your Soil Like Dirt! is organized by Lincoln Envirotown.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Don't Treat Your Soil Like Dirt! is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lincoln, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Don't Treat Your Soil Like Dirt! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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