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Unearth the truth of soil at MERL's Dig It!

Friday, 09 March 2018

MERL Dig It

The Museum of English Rural Life (MERL) invites you to a lively evening of cocktails, live music, activities and talks on the theme of soil and growing!  

Soil is something of a hidden and underappreciated treasure. As part of British Science Week, DIG IT! A MERL Late, invites you to unearth the truth of soil and learn about the small steps we can take to protect our environment (something that soil can play a significant part in). 

MERL’s amazing research will take you on a journey spanning the past, present and future:

  • Investigate the importance of soil in the fight against climate change
  • Find out if we can make healthy soil for Life on Mars
  • Discover the ABC of soil with the Soil Security Programme
  • Get your hands dirty making a biodegradable pots and planting seeds
  • Immerse yourself in object handling & archive displays
  • Hear about the MERL Community Growing Spaces
  • Dance at the ‘soil & growing’ Silent Disco 
  • Indulge in some chocolatey soil sensations

Event Details

Date: Thursday 15 March, 19:00 – 22:00

Venue: Museum of English Rural Life

Tickets: Advance tickets £4 (£3 students and concessions) – please purchase online.

On the door £5 (£3.75 students and concessions).

Please note this event is suitable for aged 18+ only.

For more information and to book tickets visit merl.reading.ac.uk.

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