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Soil-dwelling organisms may seem hard to appreciate, hidden in dark, damp places and often appearing strange or even unsettling to us. Yet, these humble creatures are the unseen engineers of ecosystems, breaking down waste, recycling nutrients, and channeling moisture to plant roots. Essential to ecosystem health, they are also highly vulnerable to human disruption. Dirt Life invites you to explore this fascinating world and consider steps to help preserve it for the planet's well-being.
Participating in Dirt Life is easy and can be done anywhere, by anyone!
Get a sense of what an observation might look like by reviewing observations made at the pilot study's paver sites.
Need a quick way to introduce students to the science behind Dirt Life?
Check out this curated list of educational videos!