Great Council State Park – Soil Development Under Prairie Landscapes & Sustainable Agriculture

Join Great Council State Park for an interactive presentation learning all about how soils form under prairie landscapes, why midwestern soils are considered “prime” for agricultural use, how we can implement more sustainable agriculture practices, and rediscover how native cultures farmed in sync with nature. The presentation will be followed by a short hike through the prairie down to the Little Miami River and back. There will be a guided tour of Great Council State Park, the museum dedicated to learning about the Shawnee Indians who once lived in the area.

This event will be suitable for most ages, including children, adults, and seniors. The goal of this event is to educate Ohioans on how the soils in this region developed, the importance of caring for this important natural resource, and what we can all do to promote soil health. This presentation will be given by Linsey McFadden, a graduate student completing a Master’s in Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences this year. The guided tour of Great Council will be given by Naturalists from Great Council State Park.

Event Agenda:

• 1:30 p.m. | Interactive presentation

• 2:15 p.m. | Hike and discussion through the prairie down to the Little Miami River & back

• 3 p.m. | Guided tour of Great Council State Park