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Soil and Earthworm Survey - Which Earthworms Are Living in Your Local Area?
Find out more about earthworms and the soil they live in by observing and counting earthworms and analysing soil. The survey should take around sixty minutes. This resource fits in with topics on animals in the local environment, habitats and improving the environment and could be used for all ages. Included in the resource are a workbook and a field guide.
This survey is part of the Open Air Laboratories (OPAL) project which encourages people from all backgrounds to get back in touch with nature and will also generate valuable scientific data concerning the state of our environment.
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Workbook 1.5 MB
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Field guide 621.09 KB