Sounds of the Soil Workshop

Welcome to the Sounds of the Soil Workshop!

Date: Wednesday, August 27th, 2025

Location: Harmony Woods, Andover Hampshire

About the Workshop

What does soil sound like? How can we listen to the hidden life beneath our feet?

This interactive, sensory-based workshop invites participants of all ages to explore the living voice of the Earth through biosonification devices—tools that transform natural processes into sound. Whether you drop in or pre-book, you’ll take part in a unique blend of science, creativity, and reflection.

Engagement Activities

Hands-on sound exploration – Test and compare soils from different environments (woodland, garden, grassland, compacted paths, wet/dry samples).

Live listening – Hear the distinct sounds of each soil type and discuss what they reveal about ecosystems, health, and human impact (pollution, footfall, and more).

Big questions – What does a healthy ecosystem sound like? How does the Earth’s voice change under stress?

Reflection Activities

Soil graffiti – Choose a word that captures what you heard or felt—“buzz,” “hum,” “alive,” “empty”—and write it directly with soil on large white sheets, creating a bold, temporary wordscape.

Soil sculpture & mark-making – Shape soil into forms or patterns, building a striking visual and tactile connection between sound, language, and earth itself.