Beneath our feet, a league of superheroes is at work to make life on earth possible. The Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre is excited to announce a new exhibition on loan from the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum.
From October 1 until December 18, discover the secrets of soil science and conservation in Soil Superheroes, a new interactive exhibition. With on-site and digital programming, the exhibit will bring awareness to soil health and sustainability – a critical issue that affects food security, climate, health, and the overall quality of life of Canadians. The exhibit will kick-off with an opening reception at the Delhi Museum Oct. 1 from 1-3 p.m. Admission is by donation.
“The Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre is excited to host an exhibition that calls attention to the symbiotic relationships in nature that creates a diverse and vibrant ecosystem and how our actions contribute to the ecological viability of the Norfolk sand plain,” said Andrew Moore, Assistant Curator of the Delhi Tobacco Museum and Heritage Centre.
Soil Superheroes provides visitors with an underground perspective on the importance of our soil. Come meet the star players — such as Captain Clay, The Mole, and Wonder Worm — and learn how their superpowers not only provide humans with food and medicine, but also clean the water we drink and protect our climate. Through playful imagery and a colourful storyline, these small-but-mighty characters help us answer the questions, “What is soil, anyway? Why is it so important?” They also remind us that human activities — from farming practices to what we buy, reuse, and recycle — affect soil health around the world.
More information on this exhibit can be found at Soil Superheroes | Canada Agriculture and Food Museum (ingeniumcanada.org).
The Delhi Tobacco & Heritage Museum is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. To learn more about other upcoming programs, visit delhimuseum.ca.
