Learning and Resources

We see science communication as an opportunity for learning and development

The James Hutton Institute is committed to raising awareness and understanding of science, and crop-based science in particular, to colleges, universities and the general public.

The Living Field [1] is an outreach project that consists of a community garden, study centre and an interactive educational resource for primary-aged children that can be played online or downloaded.

The James Hutton Institute is a LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming) [2] Innovation Centre. LEAF promotes environmentally responsible farming and brings together thousands of individuals and organisations to deliver a shared vision for the future of farming and food.

The Dirt Doctor [3] promotes the importance of the soil in our everyday lives using a host of soil health profile characters like Sandy [4], Rocky [5] and Heather [6].

Play our online Games and Resources [7] and discover more about our interactive Exhibits [8] that are used at events across the country.

The Institute also exhibits at events, festivals and shows across the UK. Information about forthcoming events can be found on the Events [9] pages.

Watch leading soil scientists discuss the importance of life in soil in the Life in Soil: Does it matter? [10] page.

The Institute also records a pollen count [11] for a selection of tree and plant species, this recording forms part of a UK network of pollen recording stations which aids the Met Office in generating pollen forecasts [12].