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Community & Business
2 December, 2023
Students dig deep into soil research
STUDENTS at Butchers Creek State School had the opportunity to delve into the dirt and learn about the importance of soil health.
Solomon Davidson and Amber Barnes drilling soil from the school oval.
Department of Natural Resources resource manager Neil Enderlin visited the local primary school recently to help students investigate the soil in their schoolyard.
They started off by collecting two soil samples by drilling into the oval and then compared the sample's colour, texture, depth, pH, dispersion and filtration.
“We were so grateful to Neil and his college for all of the time and effort that they put into preparing for the day and planning such engaging and practical ways for the students to build their knowledge,” principal Eleanor McKay said.
“We hope that the day was the beginning of a partnership that can take the student learning to great depths.”
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