Science on Tap New River Valley Presents: Soil Secrets: What's Happening Beneath Your Feet
Venue: Rising Silo Farm Brewery, Blacksburg
Organizations: Science on Tap - New River Valley
Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Event Types: Speaking Engagements, STEM Events
Cost: Free
Description:
Science on Tap New River Valley presents "Soil Secrets: What's Happening Beneath Your Feet" on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Rising Silo Farm Brewery in Blacksburg, VA.

Soil is alive, literally! There’s an entire hidden world beneath your feet powering the landscapes we depend on. Join Dr. Summer Thomas from the Virginia Soil Health Coalition and Caroline Wolcott, a Virginia Tech Ph.D. student, as they explore what makes underground systems thrive, how anyone can assess soil health (yes, even with your underwear), and why it all matters for farms, forests, and backyards. We’ll look at real samples, compare a “soil flight,” and dig into simple ways to discover what’s happening below the surface.

Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

Hosted by the Center for Communicating Science at Virginia Tech and Virginia Tech's chapter of Sigma Xi.

Rising Silo Farm Brewery is located at 2351 Glade Road in Blacksburg, VA.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.postimg.cc/nzQH0Yqm/image.png.

For more information on the event, visit: https://communicatingscience.isce.vt.edu/css-events/upcoming-events/jan-2026-sot.html or https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068112035012 or https://www.facebook.com/events/3118248231680751 or https://www.instagram.com/scienceontapnrv/.

For more information on Rising Silo, visit: http://www.risingsilobrewery.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/risingsilobrewery or https://www.instagram.com/risingsilobrewery/ or call 540-750-0796.