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Soil: A Medium for Life and Art

It’s time to get your hands dirty and make some artwork with soil from around Michigan! Like other materials, soil can be used as paint to make beautiful artwork. Explore the diversity of soil types, colors, and textures through this hands-on activity. Some spectacular soil scientists will guide the activity and answer questions about one of the most important natural resources.


Presented by:

  • Stephen Stresow-Cortez, PhD Student, Horticulture, MSU
  • Rachel Drobnak, PhD Candidate, Plant, Soil, Microbial Sciences/Kellogg Biological Station, MSU
  • Teagan Bush, Undergraduate, Horticulture, MSU

Suggested for ages: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Scientific Disciplines:

  • Plant and Animal Sciences
  • STEAM Expo Days 111

Times and Locations

  • 4/11/2026 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 2202

  • 4/12/2026 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 2202

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