Soils Instructor to speak Thursday

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Natural History Field Studies instructor Katherine Nelson will discuss "Soil
in the Ecosystem" in a Powerpoint presentation at an ANS members' meeting
April 26 in Annandale, VA.

Soil is a critical component of the ecosystem, furnishing nutrients for
plants and habitat for many animals. The structure and properties of soil
determine the particular plant community that it supports. Ms. Nelson will
explain the function of soil and its role in the biosphere.

Katherine Nelson is a Planner-Coordinator with the Montgomery County
Department of Park and Planning and a certified Arborist. She holds a
Masters in Planning from the University of Virginia and teaches "The Living
Soil" and "Land Use Principles" for ANS's Natural History Field Studies Program
at the Graduate School USA.

The meeting will be held at the George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little
River Turnpike (Rt. 236), Annandale, VA, easily accessible from the beltway
and I-395. Doors will open at 7 for refreshments, with the program beginning
at 7:30. Use the side door!

Guests are welcome!

RSVP's requested. Email Sue Sprenke at shsp...@gmail.com.