Collecting Dirt!

     After being introduced to our purpose, our somewhat legal adventures took us to Cuba Marsh Forest preserve in search of our treasure- dirt! or soil, as Mrs. Cohen would prefer. We found an area in a forest which had dirt that looked relatively undisturbed, and took enough of it (12 inches deep) with a trowel to fill a one gallon plastic bag at least halfway. The soil was of a relatively dark color, with background knowledge indicating that it should have high clay content. The soil collected had few stones, but a good amount of clumps where the generally soft soil had combined with itself. There was much plant life in the area, but no buildings and only a gravel pathway nearby, meaning we should have relatively nice dirt in that plastic bag. Be sure to stick around for more dirt-filled feats and escapades!




--sorry Ms. Cohen I cannot figure out how to rotate pictures.