From the Orchestra Conductor
As Orchestra Conductor of the Finnish Soil Orchestra within SOILSCAPE, LUT aims at creating a safe and inspiring space where people can meet, share ideas, and build relationships through concrete, multisensory actions. It’s about working for and with a community that thrives on collaboration, artistic expression, and meaningful communication—especially when our goal is to make a real change in how we relate to soil and each other. Our strength lies in connectedness and relationality: through visits, shared work, and open dialogue, we grow ideas into action and connect diverse actors across fields. We warmly invite organizations that value community, creativity, and hands-on impact to join our orchestra—let’s build a fertile ground for transformation together.
Finnish Soil Orchestra Members
Häme University of Applied Sciences, Landscape Planning
Häme University of Applied Sciences, Landscape PlanningGaudia High School, Environmental Systems and Societies
Gaudia High School, Environmental Systems and SocietiesLAB University of Applied Sciences, R&D, Wellbeing
LAB University of Applied Sciences, R&D, WellbeingPäijät-Häme Wellbeing Services County, Sustainable Development
Päijät-Häme Wellbeing Services County, Sustainable DevelopmentHumus Campaign
Humus Campaign is a Finnish grassroots initiative that promotes increasing soil humus as a civic skill to fight climate change. It encourages practices like composting, worm boxes in kindergartens and sustainable soil management to boost soil carbon and biodiversity. The campaign organizes workshops, educational materials and community “Humus Circles” to spread knowledge and make caring for living soil part of everyday life.
Humus CampaignYoung professionals of creative industries (freelancers)
Finnish Soil Orchestra Events and Initiatives
Finnish Soil Orchestra Meeting
Meeting in March 2026 with the members of the Soil Orchestra
Connect with LUT University
Connect with our Orchestra Conductor to take part in initiatives across Finland, join the Soil Festival or become an official member of the Orchestra. Step into the rhythm of the SOILSCAPE symphony.
Orchestra conductor: LUT University
Email: helina.melkas@lut.fi
phone: +358 40 5881400
Contact person: Helinä Melkas