Outdoor Elements - May 26th, 2019
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Evie and Marie join Dr. Scott Bates as they search the forest for different forms of Fungi. How do they grow and spread? How do they help break down the forest waste? These are a few of the things they'll discuss as they find samples of fungi. Find more information here: http://hoosiermushrooms.org/
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- Dr. Scott BatesAssistant Professor of BiologyPurdue University Northwest
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- Dr. Scott BatesAssistant Professor of BiologyPurdue University Northwest
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Jane Sablich demonstrates to Evie ways to determine soil type and health through a few demonstrations that you can do at home. They will talk about soil filtering water, disturbed verses undisturbed soil, and the runoff verses infiltration.
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- Jane SablichEducatorSJC Soil & Water Conservation District
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- Jane SablichEducatorSJC Soil & Water Conservation District
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Marie and Amal Farrough look at leaves in the fall, how and why they change the different colors, and why they still are important once they fall to the ground. Get a look at a Fall Foliage map here: https://smokymountains.com/fall-foliage-map/
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- Amal FarroughInterpretive NaturalistSt. Joseph County Parks
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- Amal FarroughInterpretive NaturalistSt. Joseph County Parks