The Science of Soil- It's More than just Dirt

Speaker: Pat Stutz

Soils are more than just dirt! Soils have more organisms than any other habitat in the world and yet, so little is known about these amazing ecosystems. There is a dynamic world full of life underneath our feet that is constantly evolving. Learn all about soils including what counts as a soil, how they are formed, how we classify them, and how we can improve soil health.

Pat Stutz is a naturalist at the Holliday Park Nature Center and a former naturalist at Eagle Creek’s Ornithology Center. Pat has a master's degree in Forestry and Natural Resources from Purdue University, and worked extensively in a soil ecology lab, studying soil pathogens. He has a passion for all things in the natural world and loves to teach others about the wonders of nature.

Sponsor: Karen Bumb