Hidden biodiversity - what lives in the leaf litter

The leaf litter is made up of leaves, twigs and pieces of bark that have fallen to the ground and it is home to multiple organisms. This dead organic material provides the perfect habitat for a plethora of animals, including worms, spiders, and insects like beetles. We usually walk past them unknowingly every time we visit forests and city parks. During this approximately two-hour excursion, we will use a special collecting technique to observe this hidden biodiversity and talk about the role of such organisms in the ecosystem.