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Earth Day, Every Day: Safe Soils for Urban Gardening

  • Ted Blum 4-H Center 310 Milltown Road Bridgewater Township, NJ, 08807 United States (map)

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October 12, 2021 at 6:30pm


The soil in older, urban neighborhoods can be contaminated with lead. Gardening in the city can be done safely, but there are steps everyone should take to reduce their exposure to lead, especially while gardening with children. Learn the basics of soil contamination with Michele Bakacs, Associate Professor and Extension Agent at Rutgers and best practices for having safe soil while gardening.