Soil is the foundation of almost all life on land — yet it's one of the most overlooked and misunderstood parts of our natural world. We're here to change that.
Soil Edu exists to improve soil literacy across all ages and backgrounds. We do this through engaging digital content, animation, books, comics, learning resources, outreach programmes, and accessible research communication.
We believe that when people understand soil — really understand it — they become passionate advocates for protecting it. And healthy soil means a healthier planet for all of us.
A world where every child grows up understanding, valuing, and protecting the soil beneath their feet — because they know the remarkable hidden world it contains.
Everything we produce is grounded in real, peer-reviewed soil science. We work with researchers to ensure accuracy without sacrificing accessibility.
We believe learning happens when you're captivated. We invest in beautiful design, compelling stories, and imaginative characters that make soil science irresistible.
Soil health is a global crisis and a global opportunity. Our content is designed to resonate across cultures and be adaptable to different educational contexts worldwide.
Teachers are our most important partners. We design every resource to be genuinely useful in real classrooms, with minimal preparation time required.
Core learning resources will always be free. We believe soil literacy shouldn't depend on budget — every classroom deserves access to quality soil education.
We grow through collaboration — with educators, researchers, children, parents, and local organisations who share our passion for the underground world.
Founded after recognising a gap in soil science education resources for children and schools.
Early YouTube videos and downloadable worksheets launched to an enthusiastic audience of educators.
Characters and story world for the animated series created through workshops with primary school children.
Formal collaborations with soil science researchers established to power the Research to Reality programme.
Full Soil Edu digital platform launched — the central home for all content, resources, and community.
Soil is under extraordinary pressure. Intensive agriculture, deforestation, pollution, and urbanisation are degrading soils at an alarming rate. Yet most people know almost nothing about soil.
This matters because:
By building soil literacy — especially in young people — we create advocates who will make better decisions about land use, food choices, and environmental policy throughout their lives.
We're proud to collaborate with organisations that share our mission. Become a partner →