soilSHOP Toolkit: Planning and Preparation

Purpose

This toolkit provides resources to help with the planning and logistics leading up to this moment, so you are prepared to welcome and engage all visitors into your soilSHOP. Materials in this toolkit can be adapted and modified to meet specific community needs, interests and available resources.

Man collecting soil samples.

Usage guidance

A successful soilSHOP begins several months before the actual event. Planning an event can take 3-5 months. Planning milestones can include having a kick-off call with your soilSHOP planning team. Early planning might also include choosing a place and time, a site visit, or creating a staffing plan. Start by reviewing the planning tool below and familiarize yourself with the resources available within the toolkit. Keep in mind that many materials are set up as templates. You can customize the event by adding local contacts, regionally important information/resources, and custom graphics.

Toolkit materials

Use this tool to help you prepare for your soilSHOP event. It provides a:

  • Planning checklist
  • Staffing and roles sheet
  • Materials list
  • Final checklist

These items will help you organize deadlines, materials, and identify staff for your event.

soilSHOP Planning Tool

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Content Source:
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry