Fifth Ward Soil Symposium

4/18/2026
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Central

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. 


Fifth Ward Soil Health Symposium Agenda
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10am-1pm

Welcome & Opening Remarks
Speaker #1  - Dr. Garrett Sansom - Texas A&M, School of Public Health - Fifth Ward Soil Study 
Speaker #2 - Erica Hubbard - Soil remediation project at Hershe St. Community Garden
Speaker #3 - Rebecca Verm - Why is compost important to soil remediation
Speaker #4 - Dr. Brian Shmaefsky - A closer look at chemical compounds found at Fifth Ward schools

Panel Discussion + Audience Q&A with Presenters and Chrystal Beasley, Environmental Engineer from BeAspire Enviro Consulting

Poster - Milenna Brocchini, University of Houston

Revising The Universal Soil Loss Equation to Predict the Theoretical Extent Enhanced Pocket Prairies Can Mitigate Toxin in Rainfall Runoff

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Carl Walker Community Center

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