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The Lowdown On Earthworms

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Heard On The Larry Meiller Show
UW-Madison Arboretum, Brad Herrick, coffee ground-like soil, invasive worms, jumping worms
UW-Madison Arboretum ecologist Brad Herrick shows off the characteristic coffee ground-like soil — made up of worm castings — left behind by invasive jumping worms. Photo courtesy of Eric Hamilton

Earthworms are found all over Wisconsin – some are beneficial and some are not. We talk with an ecologist about the impact of earthworms and learn more about invasive jumping worms.

Episode Credits

  • Larry Meiller Host
  • Jill Nadeau Producer
  • Brad Herrick Guest

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