Case studies
Here you can find a collection of over 60 case studies gathered by LOESS partners in 15 countries demonstrating a range of soil education practices, resources and initiatives. Use the search facility to find those most suitable to your interests.
Transdisciplinary field trip in Skåne
The transdisciplinary field trip in Skåne, a region in the south of Sweden, is organised for environmental engineering and ecology students from Lund University.
“The Earth’s arable surface” workshop developed by The Nature School
The Earth's Arable Surface" is an outdoor workshop designed for secondary school pupils by the Nature School, an organisation offering outdoor education throughout Sweden as a complement to formal schooling.
From Seeds to Harvest
‘From Seeds to Harvest’ is an educational activity aimed at teaching primary school pupils about soil, biodiversity, and cultivation. Integrated into the school timetable, these lessons are designed to actively engage pupils in the farm-to-table process.
Farm Smėlynė (Smėlynės ūkis)
Farm Smėlynė in Lithuania is a regenerative farm established in 2015 that not only produces agricultural products but also contributes to the restoration of natural ecosystems.
Lithuanian Soil Science Society
The Lithuanian Soil Science Society (Dirvožemininkų draugija) is a community that brings together soil scientists, agricultural specialists, and individuals interested in soil and plant nutrition.
Vilnius City Programme for Development of Environmental Competences
In 2021, the Vilnius City Municipality in Lithuania launched the "Environmental Education of Institutions Subordinated to the Municipality" programme.
Vegetable garden in Vilnius commercial centre
In the spring of 2023, a 700-square-metre vegetable garden featuring edible vegetables, flowers, and herbs was established at the site of a former flower garden in the commercial centre of Vilnius in Lithuania.
‘Let’s save the soil of Brescia and Bergamo’ event
The "Let's Save the Soil of Brescia and Bergamo" (in Italian: Salviamo il suolo Brescia e Bergamo) is an event held on 20 April 2024 that aimed to become the largest mobilisation ever undertaken in the Lombardy region in Italy to protect the soil ecosystem.
School vegetable garden magazine
The School Vegetable Garden magazine (in Italian: Il giornalino dell’Orto in Condotta) is an annual publication that documents the experiences of primary schools participating in the Italian Slow Food association's "Orto in Condotta" project.
The WormEx II Experiment
The WormEx II experiment, originating from the University of Brescia, is designed for high-school classes. It is inspired by Charles Darwin's observations on worm activity, who demonstrated how small processes can lead to significant changes in nature.