Stars to Soil: Magic Overhead and Under Our Feet!
Sun, Nov 09
|Fiske Planetarium
Every decision made on the land—including cultivation, grazing, harvesting, irrigation, fallow, and regeneration—shapes our relationship with the soil. But how did that soil get there? Join us to learn more! Sliding Scale Pricing Available
Time & Location
Nov 09, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Fiske Planetarium, 2414 Regent Dr, Boulder, CO 80309, USA
Guests
About the event
Soil on Earth began with elements forged in stars, providing raw ingredients needed for life.
John Keller, Fiske Planetarium Director, will take us on an immersive flight through our galaxy and solar system. Then farmers Clark Harshbarger, Mark DeRespinis, Shelby Kaminski, and Mark and Kena Guttridge will share thoughts on how tending land shapes our relationship with the soil.
You'll see nighttime constellations, footage of stars above select local farms, as well as get answers to any questions you may have about the web of our galaxy and the web of soil mycorrhizae that enable life to exist.
This is an out-of-this-world experience that you won't want to miss!
PRESENTERS:
JOHN KELLER, Director of Fiske Planetarium
CLARK HARSHBARGER , Director of Stewardship, Mad Agriculture
SHELBY KAMINSKI, Founder, Edaphic Solutions
MARK DERESPINIS, Owner, Esoterra Culinary Garden
MARK AND KENA GUTTRIDGE, Founders, Ollin Farms
ORGANIZERS:
Our mission is to revitalize local agriculture. We source resources for farmers, their families & the community in support of the development of innovative, sustainable & ecologically safe farming techniques helping to both preserve and grow the agricultural roots of Boulder County, Colorado. Learn more about the vision of Stars to Soil, and the organizing effort of Grow Your Own Meal at https://www.starstosoil.growyourownmeal.org/
FFC creates a thriving and inclusive local agricultural community rooted in regenerative agriculture, food security, and land stewardship. FFC is the official sponsor of this event.
Tickets are pay-what-you-can, with a suggested amount of $35/person and overflow supporting the Flatirons Farmers Coalition as a donation.
Tickets
Entry ($35 price suggested)
A ticket price of $35 is suggested to help support local farmers. $50-$100+ is appreciated as a generous donation. If $35 feels like too much, please reduce this to an amount that will work for you. All are welcome, and we don't want ticket prices to limit your attendance.
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