A Focus on Soils in Forest Ecosystems at Hidden Lake Gardens
Date and Time
Tuesday Jan 22, 2019
10:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST
Tuesday
January 22, 2019
10am
Location
Hidden Lake Gardens
6214 W. Monroe Rd.
Tipton, MI 49287
Fees/Admission
Cost: Free to public / $5 HLG admission for non-HLG members. No registration required.
Website
Contact Information
517-431-2060
A Focus on Soils in Forest Ecosystems...
Description
Notes from the Underground: A Focus on Soils in Forest Ecosystems Tuesday, January 22 at 10:00AM (New Date!) Our forest soils are a living and vibrant matrix that has been evolving since the close of the last ice age. We will discuss the different classes of soil found in Michigan’s southern forests, and their glacial land form origins. We’ll discuss why certain soils generate specific types of forest ecosystems. Are earthworms invasive? What are the threats posed from invasive species and climate change? Join us for a discussion of these relevant topics. Robert Ayotte is a graduate student in the field of Forest Ecology; and has previously worked for the USDA Forest Service, and Michigan Natural Features Inventory. He has applied the shovel to soils in several local forests and wetlands, and is enthused about sharing his observations. Cost: Free to public / $5 HLG admission for non-HLG members. No registration required. |