Mill Creek Soil

1. Take a small soil sample from near Aspen Farm pond. Smear a little on the paper. What is color of the soil? Is it mushy, sandy or sticky?

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smear here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Dig a small hole beside the water. How long does it take to fill with water?___________

Dig a second hole 10 large strides away. How long does it take to fill with water?___________

3. On the back of this sheet, draw a simple plan of the pond. Show the shape of the shore.

 

 

 

Show where the hills are

 

 

Show where the water is covered by plants and where it is open.