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Living Soil Festival

Photo : Réseau Compost Citoyen

Oct 3Free

Living Soil Festival

Trade the gray city streets for a deep dive into the hidden world of urban soil ecosystems. It is the perfect weekend plan to discover practical low-tech solutions and sustainable habits that bring life back to our local concrete patches.

TEP Ménilmontant (Paris 11th)

About

The Fête du sol vivant takes place at TEP Ménilmontant on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 15:00 to 18:00. This free event invites residents to explore urban soil health through hands-on workshops and expert discussions. Whether you are interested in learning about composting, discovering low-tech solutions, or understanding agricultural biodiversity, this afternoon is designed for everyone curious about ecological transition. Come and meet local professionals committed to waste reduction and soil preservation in the heart of the 11th arrondissement for a highly informative experience.

Program

  • Visit to the TEP Ménilmontant site and the composting site
  • Demonstration by the Low Tech Lab
  • Information booth from the Réseau Compost 11
  • Information booth on waste reduction by the DPE
  • Activity on biodiversity-friendly agriculture and tasting by Terre de Liens
  • Living Soil Mural
Living Soil Festival poster ; Credits : Réseau Compost Citoyen
Our take on this event

Visit TEP Ménilmontant at 49, boulevard de Ménilmontant for a deep dive into the importance of living soil. From 15:00 to 18:00, various stands and workshops will be available to help you adopt sustainable habits in your daily life.

The agenda features a guided tour of the local composting site and a live demonstration by the Low tech lab. You will have the opportunity to engage with the Réseau Compost 11 team and gather practical advice from the DPE on how to reduce waste. Additionally, Terre de liens will host an interactive session on biodiversity-friendly agriculture, complete with tastings for participants.

Take part in the Fresque du Sol Vivant, the main collaborative activity of the day. Entry is completely free, making it an accessible way to engage with environmental issues within your community.

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