The Ocean County Soil Conservation District was awarded $374,569 in funding from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through a Conservation Planning and Technical Assistance grant. (Photo: Kristin Adams assists with conservation projects in Ocean County, NJ. Photo by Jessica Pinto.)

Soil is the foundation of all life on Earth! We depend on soil for food, clean water, clean air, habitat for wildlife and so much more! Join us on Tuesday, December 5, at 6:00pm, for a 1 hour webinar. We will highlight soil's many amazing attributes and share tips on how to keep your soil healthy.

The vibrant community of soil organisms that live beneath our feet are the unsung heroes of our yards and gardens. Below the soil surface, a bustling community of soil organisms tirelessly works to maintain the vitality of the living landscape above. These tiny creatures, including bacteria, fungi, earthworms and insects, play a pivotal role in creating and sustaining healthy soil, which is the cornerstone of a flourishing garden. (Diagram: USDA NRCS)