This book teaches you how to transform “the dirt beneath your feet” into your own beauty. The simple, step-by-step how-to will have you building earthen bird-houses, model villages, sculptural benches, playground structures, murals, even monumental labyrinths and sundials! It includes a simplified approach to drawing and design, as well as instructions for locating and mixing materials; collaborative methods; philosophical perspectives; and resources. Inspiring photos feature community projects from Washington DC, to Chicago, Mexico, Berlin, and a neighborhood strategy in Portland, Oregon that uses earthen art to build community.