The Ground Layer: What Goes Down in Leaf Litter? From the ground up to about one foot, this session will observe the low life of the forest. Leaves become skeletons through the action of fungi and insects. Worms create leaf compost. Mosses and ferns have hidden life cycles. This session will be held indoors with hands-on examination of life cycles, nutrient cycles, and insects, as well as videos of what lies below.

*This is the first in a three-part Layers of the Forest program series. Eye Level: The Main Attraction is offered on October 28; The Canopy: Intercepting Energy for Life is offered November 4. Participants may register for single programs or for the series.

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