Soil is not dirt—it is one of the most complex living ecosystems on Earth. A teaspoon of healthy soil contains billions of organisms working together in an intricate underground ecosystem. These tiny communities drive nutrient cycling, water retention and plant health. When its biological community thrives, landscapes become more fertile, resilient and self-sustaining. This talk reveals the hidden living world beneath our feet and shows how you can rebuild the soil food web to restore ecological function with an investment of time and not money.
Presenter: Jane Duke, PhD
Jane Duke is a restoration ecologist, educator, and passionate advocate for biology-driven land renewal. At the Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, Jane leads hands-on restoration efforts which brings a grounded, practitioner’s perspective on how Soil Food Web principles look when applied under real Texas conditions.
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Rose Room
Fort Worth , TX