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Something is growing beneath the surface.

Soon, SoilTribes will open a new space for stories, questions, and conversations around soil.

A space to look at soil through science, art, community, policy, and everyday life.

Stay tuned. 🔴

#SoilTribes #HorizonEU #EUResearch #EUInnovation

Something is growing beneath the surface.

Soon, SoilTribes will open a new space for stories, questions, and conversations around soil.

A space to look at soil through science, art, community, policy, and everyday life.

Stay tuned. 🔴

#SoilTribes #HorizonEU #EUResearch #EUInnovation

Something is growing beneath the surface.

Soon, SoilTribes will open a new space for stories, questions, and conversations around soil.

A space to look at soil through science, art, community, policy, and everyday life.

Stay tuned. 🔴

#SoilTribes #HorizonEU #EUResearch #EUInnovation

Something is growing beneath the surface.

Soon, SoilTribes will open a new space for stories, questions, and conversations around soil.

A space to look at soil through science, art, community, policy, and everyday life.

Stay tuned. 🔴

#SoilTribes #HorizonEU #EUResearch #EUInnovation

This 22 May, on the International Day for Biological Diversity, we look beneath the surface to recognize one of the richest living ecosystems on Earth: soil.

Healthy soils are living ecosystems. They host countless organisms, support plant life, sustain food systems, and help keep nature in balance.

This year’s theme, “Acting locally for global impact,” reminds us that every action matters. From learning about soil biodiversity to supporting local stewardship and protecting the ecosystems around us, change starts close to home.

Through SoilTribes, we are bringing communities closer to soil by connecting science, creativity, technology, and action.

Because protecting biodiversity also means protecting the living soil that sustains it🌿

#BiodiversityDay #BiologicalDiversity #HealthySoils #SoilBiodiversity #BackToEarth #SoilLiteracy #SoilTribes #HorizonEU #EUResearch #EUInnovation #EUMissions #MissionSoil

Map healthy soils with your community! 🔍

Use simple tools to chart local spots, share findings, and inspire action together.

Collective power for soil health.

#MySoilMyFuture #SoilTribes #HorizonEU #MissionSoil

What is soil literacy? 🌱 It starts with understanding.

Irene Leonardelli, Project Manager at @wamunet, shares a simple but powerful idea: soil literacy is about exploring and understanding the role soil plays in our lives.

👉 Watch the video to explore what soil literacy means
💬 And tell us in the comments: What does soil literacy mean to you?

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🌱 Soil literacy starts with people ready to share it.

Between 28 November 2025 and 20 April 2026, The Living Soils Workshop trained 21 Soil Lab Activators online through The Soil Journey – Living Soils Workshop Trainings.

The goal?
To prepare SoilTribes partners to become facilitators and bring the Living Soils Workshop methodology into their local communities.

Through this training, Soil Lab Activators strengthened their capacity to support future activities on:
🌿 soil awareness
🧠 soil literacy
🤝 community participation
📍 local engagement
🌍 soil health

The expected impact is the delivery of at least two Living Soils Workshops in local communities, helping more people connect with soil through participatory and educational activities.

#SoilTribes #HorizonEU #EUResearch #EUInnovation #EUMissions #MissionSoil

One of the biggest threats to soil today? Chemicals.

From pesticides to industrial inputs, what we add to the soil can slowly harm it.

Borut Jerman, President at @pinakoper, highlights how chemical use is impacting soil health and is affecting its ability to support ecosystems, food production, and long-term sustainability.

Share your thoughts in the comments!

#SoilTribes #HorizonEU #EUMissions #MissionSoil

Beat the summer heat by covering the soil to cool the root zone! 🌡️

Mulch with straw or bark to retain moisture and shield roots from scorching temps.

Cooler soil, thriving plants.

#MySoilMyFuture #SoilTribes #HorizonEU #MissionSoil

Every year on 9 May, Europe Day marks peace, unity, and the spirit of working together across borders 🇪🇺

For SoilTribes, this message feels deeply connected to our mission: building bridges between science, technology, arts, and communities to restore our relationship with soil.

Because healthy soils are not only an environmental issue. They are connected to our food, climate, biodiversity, culture, economy, and well-being.

On Europe Day, we celebrate collaboration, shared responsibility, and the people taking action for a more sustainable future.

Rooted in action, growing together 🌱

#SoilTribes #HorizonEU #EUResearch #EUInnovation #EUMissions #MissionSoil

🌱 What does soil restoration look like in practice?

On 29 April 2026, the SoilTribes Community of Practice gathered online for its 6th Meet-Up, dedicated to soil health, food quality, and climate resilience.

The session brought together around 30 CoP members and members of the public to explore how healthier soils can be supported through Living Labs, farmer collaboration, creative technologies, and community-driven action.

We heard from Maria Leonor Gonçalves Pereira about the @livingsoill project and its work with farmers in vineyards and olive groves, addressing challenges such as erosion, compaction, low organic matter, and nutrient imbalance.

We also heard from Lot Amoros, who explored how art and technology can support soil restoration, from drones and seed balls to the Green Barriers initiative.

The conversation reminded us that restoring soil takes more than technical solutions. It requires trust, long-term support, mindset change, and practical examples that communities can see and believe in.

And our community remains rooted in action 🌍

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What if soil could speak?

In this video, @ppatricia.carvalho, Consultant at @inova.business_, gives soil a voice and reminds us that our relationship with it is not one-sided. It is a balance.

The way we care for soil shapes the future of our food, our environment, and our well-being.

#SoilTribes #HorizonEU #EUMissions #MissionSoil

On 05 March 2026, SoilTribes was presented at the @ecsa_community 2026 Conference in Oulu, Finland, during the panel:

“Cultivating Knowledge Together: Removing Barriers in Participatory Agricultural Practices.”

The session brought together 50 participants from academia, NGOs, and other EU-funded projects to explore citizen science in the agri-food sector.

During the panel, projects were presented through symbolic objects:

🥔 PataFEST: citizen engagement activities in Berlin
🧲 @foster.food.system: collaborative food systems innovation
🥄 @soiltribes: a soil testing initiative for citizens
🪤 @cerberusproject.eu: pest control through data collected from farmers, citizens, and educational centers

For SoilTribes, this was an opportunity to share how participatory approaches can connect citizens, farmers, and communities with soil-related knowledge and action.

#SoilTribes #HorizonEU #EUResearch #EUInnovation

Attract worms to naturally aerate your soil! 🪱🌱

Add organic mulch, such as leaves or compost, to draw them in; they’ll tunnel and improve drainage effortlessly.

Healthier soil starts underground.

#MySoilMyFuture #SoilTribes #HorizonEU #MissionSoil