25 November 2024

The Soil Museum in the province of Salerno

The only museum in Italy, on the occasion of World Soil Day it presents conferences, meetings, visits and free workshops to discover its genesis and vital importance

"Suolo in Festa": from the Cilento Geopark to Milan to celebrate World Soil Day. From the heart of the Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni Geopark, in the province of Salerno, to Milan, the Soil Museum, unique in Italy, together with the Mida Foundation, organizes a rich calendar of free events on the occasion of World Soil Day, involving experts, families, schools and children. The initiative, called "Suolo in Festa", aims to raise public awareness of the vital importance of soil, from its genesis to the fundamental role it plays for the balance of the planet, promoting its protection and enhancement.

Soil: an endangered resource

Soil is an indispensable resource for our survival: it provides food, guarantees clean water and acts as a regulator of the earth's climate. However, it is an increasingly risky resource. As the latest report by ISPRA (Higher Institute for Environmental Protection and Research) highlights, Italy loses about 2.5 m² of land per second, for a total of 77 km² consumed each year. The report photographs a worrying situation throughout the country, with some regions particularly affected by soil artificialization:

Lombardy: 12.16% of the area consumed, the highest figure in Italy.
Veneto: 11.88%.
Campania: 10.52%.

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An itinerant program full of events

"Suolo in Festa" will touch several locations, including Pertosa (Salerno), home of the Soil Museum, but also Milan, Auletta and Sala Consilina, from 2 to 6 December, to celebrate World Soil Day, established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, which occurs every year on 5 December.

Below is the detailed program, available on the website of the Mida Foundation (fondazionemida.com):

December 2 - Milan: Conference at the University of Milan entitled "Soil: a living and dynamic ecosystem essential for the health of the planet and man".
December 3 - Auletta (SA): Opening ceremony with the event "Meeting with the Earth: Opening of the World Soil Day Celebrations".
December 4 - Pertosa (SA): Seminar at the Soil Museum, "Roots of Life: The Soil, Food Quality and People's Health".

5 December - Sala Consilina (SA): Conference "Feeding the Future: Soil Health and Human Well-being". Open Doors at the Pertosa Soil Museum with guided tours and free workshops dedicated to discovering how nature is transformed into colors and scents.

6 December: Final webinar entitled "The Future of the Soil".

A celebration to promote the culture of the soil

The objective of "Suolo in Festa" is twofold: on the one hand to raise public awareness of the crucial importance of soil as a vital resource, on the other hand to encourage a collective reflection on its protection and enhancement. Through scientific meetings, interactive activities and educational moments, the initiative is aimed at a wide audience, from families to children, passing through professionals and experts.

An event between science and community

The various stages of the event reflect an integrated and multidisciplinary approach, capable of combining scientific dissemination and public involvement. In particular, the workshops at the Soil Museum offer a hands-on experience to discover the secrets of the soil, while the conferences highlight the connections between soil health, food quality and people's well-being.

A commitment to the future

"Suolo in Festa" aims to be a starting point to spread greater awareness of the importance of soil and the crucial role it plays for the global ecosystem. At a time when the loss of fertile soil represents one of the greatest environmental threats, this initiative aims to promote a culture of responsibility and sustainability, offering tools and knowledge to contribute to its protection.

About the Soil Museum

The Soil Museum offers a unique and engaging experience to discover a resource as precious as it is fragile: soil. Through a path full of interactive installations, both multimedia and traditional, and scientific laboratories equipped with advanced instrumentation, the Museum guides visitors on an educational and fascinating adventure, suitable for both young people and adults. An extraordinary journey that involves the five senses, allowing you to explore the layers of the Earth up close and understand the essential role of soil for life on the planet. An opportunity to reflect on the importance of protecting this fundamental resource and to develop a new environmental awareness.

The Soil Museum is part of the MIdA Foundation (Integrated Museums of the Environment) which is a museum system distributed between the municipalities of Pertosa and Auletta, in the province of Salerno, in the Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park, included in the list of UNESCO Geoparks since 2010. The museum system integrates three sites of high historical, cultural and environmental interest: the Pertosa-Auletta Caves, the Speleo-Archaeological Museum and the Soil Museum located in Via Muraglione, 18 in Pertosa in the province of Salerno.

By the Editorial staff of Avion Tourism Magazine

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