Welcome!

The Healthy Soils, Healthy Communities project is a research and education partnership with New York’s urban gardeners and others interested in healthy gardening. We help people make more informed decisions to address concerns about lead and other contaminants in gardens, farms, and other community spaces. 

On this site you will find information about:

• Soil Contaminants (including soil testing)
• Healthy Gardening Practices
• Compost (at home and in gardens, schools, and other community spaces)
• Other Resources

Our FAQs are a great place to start!

Learn more about Our Team and Collaborators

Questions? Contact Hannah Shayler at has34@cornell.edu

COVID response:

• “JUST  PLANT IT, NY!” campaign from Cornell Garden Based Learning
• COVID-19 Guidance for Community Gardens_6-1-20 from Cornell Garden Based Learning