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SUMMARY: Fifth Ward Soil Symposium
LOCATION:Carl Walker Community Center, TX
DESCRIPTION:Fifth Ward Soil Symposium\n\n04/18/26 10:00 AM CST\n - 04/18/26 01:00 PM CST\Description:\n\nLearn more about soil conditions in 5th ward from a community science perspective and understand ways to promote soil safety from exeperts. This event is designed for anyone who is concerned about soil contaminants, soil health and attendees who grow or have a desire to grow food in Fifth Ward. \n\n\nFifth Ward Soil Health Symposium Agenda\nSaturday, April 18, 2026, 10am-1pm\nWelcome & Opening Remarks\nSpeaker #1  - Dr. Garrett Sansom - Texas A&M, School of Public Health - Fifth Ward Soil Study \nSpeaker #2 - Erica Hubbard - Soil remediation project at Hershe St. Community Garden\nSpeaker #3 - Rebecca Verm - Why is compost important to soil remediation\nSpeaker #4 - Dr. Brian Shmaefsky - A closer look at chemical compounds found at Fifth Ward schools\n\nPanel Discussion + Audience Q&A with Presenters and Chrystal Beasley, Environmental Engineer from BeAspire Enviro Consulting\n\nPoster - Milenna Brocchini, University of Houston\n\nRevising The Universal Soil Loss Equation to Predict the Theoretical Extent Enhanced Pocket Prairies Can Mitigate Toxin in Rainfall Runoff\n\nRegister Here\n\Location:\nCarl Walker Community Center\n\n, TX
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Fifth Ward Soil Symposium<br /><br />04/18/26 10:00 AM CST - 04/18/26 01:00 PM CST<br />Description:<br /><br />
Learn more about soil conditions in 5th ward from a community science perspective and understand ways to promote soil safety from exeperts. This event is designed for anyone who is concerned about soil contaminants, soil health and attendees who grow or have a desire to grow food in Fifth Ward.&nbsp;<br />
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Fifth Ward Soil Health Symposium Agenda<br />
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10am-1pm
<p dir="ltr">Welcome &amp; Opening Remarks<br />
Speaker #1&nbsp; - Dr. Garrett Sansom - Texas A&amp;M, School of Public Health -&nbsp;Fifth Ward Soil Study&nbsp;<br />
Speaker #2 - Erica Hubbard -&nbsp;Soil remediation project at Hershe St. Community Garden<br />
Speaker #3 - Rebecca Verm -&nbsp;Why is compost important to soil remediation<br />
Speaker #4 - Dr. Brian Shmaefsky -&nbsp;A closer look at chemical compounds found at Fifth Ward schools</p>

<p dir="ltr">Panel Discussion + Audience Q&amp;A with Presenters and Chrystal Beasley, Environmental Engineer from BeAspire Enviro Consulting</p>

<p dir="ltr">Poster - Milenna Brocchini, University of Houston</p>

<p dir="ltr">Revising The Universal Soil Loss Equation to Predict the Theoretical Extent Enhanced Pocket Prairies Can Mitigate Toxin in Rainfall Runoff<br />
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<a href="https://forms.gle/bYtVVVzrh4NWs3Yw9">Register Here</a></p>
<br />Location:<br />Carl Walker Community Center<br /><br />, TX 
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