BOOKS FOR ADULTS
Dirt: The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth
William Bryant Logan
New York: Putnam Publishing Group, 1995.
ISBN: 1573220043; 202 pp.
In brief essays, Logan, a monthly columnist for the New York Times, writes about soil formation and development, and its effects on society throughout history. Some specific topics include quarries and the foundations of cathedrals; husbandry in ancient Rome; earthworms and dung beetles; composting; dirt as a source of drugs that work against infectious diseases, such as penicillin and streptomycin; forms of clay; and the agricultural practices of John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and the Iroquois.
Essential Soil Science (1st edition)
Mark Ashman and Geeta Puri Malden
Mass.: Blackwell Science, 2002.
ISBN: 0632048859; 144 pp.
This introductory textbook on the basic principles of soil science assumes its readers have no prior scientific knowledge of the subject. Chapters address particles, structures, and water; soil surfaces, acidity, and nutrients; soil microbes and nutrient cycling; soil survey, classification and evaluation; soils and agriculture; and soil contamination and erosion.
Fundamentals of Soil Ecology (2nd edition)
David C. Coleman and D.A. Crossley, Jr.
Burlington, Mass.: Academic Press, 2004.
ISBN: 0121797260; 408 pp.
This graduate-level text is designed to serve as a bridge between ecologists and soil scientists. It examines how soil is the organizing center for the terrestrial world in terms of the physics, chemistry, and biology of soil ecosystems. It also discusses biodiversity and global change and the important role soils play in global carbon balance.
Handbook of Soil Science (1st edition)
Malcolm E. Sumner
Boca Raton, Fla.: CRC Press, 1999.
ISBN: 0849331366; 2,148 pp.
This data-rich book provides professional soil scientists, agronomists, engineers, ecologists, biologists, naturalists, and their students with a handy reference about the discipline of soil science. Each subsection includes a description of concepts and theories, definitions, approaches, tabular data, figures, methodologies and procedures, and extensive references.
The Living Soil: Fundamentals of Soil Science and Soil Biology
Jean-Michel Gobat, Michel Aragno, and Willy Matthey Enfield
N.H.: Science Publishers, Inc., 2004.
ISBN: 1578082102; 602 pp.
Three professors, specializing in botany, microbiology, and zoology, respectively, describe the ensemble of organisms living in the soil system, and discuss the consequences of their activity on the functioning of soil. Topics include composting, soil bioremediation, ecological niches, food webs, enzymology, and the symbioses in soil.
The Nature and Properties of Soil (13th Edition)
Nyle C. Brady and Ray R. Weil
New York: Prentice Hall, 2001.
ISBN: 0130167630; 960 pp.
This venerable textbook introduces the fundamental principles of soil science both for students whose only exposure to the discipline will be one class, and for those embarking on a career in it. It emphasizes soil as a natural resource, highlighting its interaction with other components of forest, range, agriculture, wetland, and constructed systems.
The Secret Garden: Dawn to Dusk in the Astonishing Hidden World of the Garden
David Bodanis
New York: Simon & Schuster, 1992.
ISBN: 0671663534; 192 pp.
Bodanis introduces readers to the epic of survival played out invisibly beneath our feet in a garden during the daytime. The text is accompanied by state-of-the-art microphotography.
Soil Science Simplified (4th edition)
Helmut Kohnke and D.P. Franzmeier
Prospect Heights, Ill.: Waveland Press, 1994.
ISBN: 0881338133; 162 pp.
An excellent background resource on soil science, this book relays basic soil-related concepts and scientific principles in a simplified manner for more casual readers.
Soils: A New Global View
T.R. Paton, G.S. Humphreys, and P.B. Mitchell
New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Press, 1996.
ISBN: 0300065760; 213 pp.
This book adopts an earth science approach to soil, as its authors argue that soils are primarily geological materials altered and rearranged by biological, geological, and geothermic processes rather than being direct products of time, climate, organisms, parent material, and topographic setting.
The Worm Book: The Complete Guide to Worms in Your Garden
Loren Nancarrow and Janet Hogan Taylor
Berkeley, Calif.: Ten Speed Press, 1998.
ISBN: 0898159946; 152 pp.
This excellent book for a beginner in vermicomposting contains information on different worm species and types of composting bins, as well as troubleshooting composting problems and starting a worm business.
The Worm Café: Mid-Scale Vermicomposting of Lunchroom Wastes
Binet Payne and Paul E. Bourgeois
Kalamazoo, Mich.: Flower Press, 1999.
ISBN: 0942256115; 200 pp.
This how-to book describes how a teacher and her students developed a system to compost lunchroom waste with worms and saved their school $6,000 per year. A comprehensive manual gives complete steps for conducting school-wide waste audits; harvesting worm castings; incorporating lunchroom waste-composting into a recycling program; determining worm bin size, location, and costs; setting up worm bins; providing worm bedding; recognizing worm anatomy; and teaching about ecosystems and foodwebs with worm bins. Includes appendices, annotated reference, bibliography, and index.
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CHILDREN'S BOOKS
The Amazing Dirt Book
Paulette Bourgeois, Craig Terlson, and Valerie Wyatt
New York: Addison Wesley Publishing Company, 1990.
ISBN: 0201550962; 80 pp.
Reading level: Ages 4-8
This book explores humankind's associations with dirt throughout history. It discusses anthropology, the science of detergent, and geophagy (eating dirt). Also includes activities and recipes.
Amazing World of Ants
Francene Sabin; Illustrated by Eulala Conner
Mahwah, N.J.: Troll Communications, 1982.
ISBN: 0893755583; 32 pp.
Reading level: Ages 4-8
This book discusses ant biology and sociology and highlights several of the more interesting species with highly detailed illustrations.
Compost Critters (1st edition)
Bianca Lavies
New York: Dutton Books, 1993.
ISBN: 0525447636; 32 pp.
Reading level: Ages 4-8
What humans throw away is a feast for a host of creatures who quietly perform some of nature's most important work. This informative book, with exceptional photographs, reveals these small but mighty recyclers in their own environment.
An Earthworm's Life
John Himmelman
Danbury, Conn.: Children's Press, 2001.
ISBN: 0516265350; 32 pp.
Reading level: Ages 4-8
With simple text and illustrations, this book describes the daily activities and life cycle of the earthworm.
A Handful of Dirt
Raymond Bial
New York: Walker & Company, 2000.
ISBN: 0802786987; 32 pp.
Reading level: Ages 9-12
This highly readable, informative book introduces readers to various creatures who live in the dirt, all depicted in large color photos. Emphasizes respect for soil and includes basic instructions for setting up a home compost heap.
Life in a Bucket of Soil
Mineola, N.Y.: Dover Publications, 2000.
ISBN: 0486410579; 96 pp.
Reading level: Ages 9-12
This book introduces readers to ants, earthworms, snails, slugs, beetles, and many other creatures that inhabit the world underfoot. Includes vivid descriptions of how they live, breed, and interact; their methods of movement, feeding and defense; and the effect they have on the soil in which they live.
The Magic School Bus Meets the Rot Squad: A Book About Decomposition
Linda Beech, Carolyn Bracken, and Joanna Cole
New York: Scholastic, 1995.
ISBN: 0590400231; 32 pp.
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Based on the animated television series, this book follows Ms. Frizzle's class as it takes a field trip inside a rotting log to learn about how nature recycles through decomposition.
One Small Square: Backyard
Donald M. Silver; Illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne and Dianne Ettl
New York: W H Freeman & Co., 1993.
ISBN: 0716765101; 47 pp.
Reading level: Ages 4-8
This book examines the lives of creatures that readers might find in one small square of their own backyard. Includes activities, journaling techniques for nature exploration and exceptional illustrations.
Our Endangered Planet: Soil
Suzanne Winckler and Mary M. Rodgers
Minneapolis, Minn.: Lerner Publishing Group, 1993.
ISBN: 0822525089; 72 pp.
Reading level: Ages 9-12
From the award-winning "Our Endangered Planet" series, this book helps readers understand how soil is formed, how it has become endangered, and how they can protect this important natural resource.
Under the Ground
Gallimard Jeunesse and Pascale de Bourgoing; Illustrated by Daniele Bour
New York: Scholastic Trade, 1995.
ISBN: 0590203029; 36 pp.
Reading level: Ages 4-8
This spiral-bound book introduces wildlife ranging from moles to ants, as well as animals that live underground in different ecosystems such as the desert, seashore, and river bank. Includes colorful illustrations with transparent overlays.
Walkabout: Under the Ground
Henry Pluckrose
Chicago, Ill.: Children's Press, 1994.
ISBN: 0516081225; 34 pp.
Reading level: Ages 4-8
This book uses full-page, full-color pictures to help relate interesting facts about life underground in a simple, straightforward way. Designed to fascinate young readers without overwhelming them.
Wonderful Worms
Linda Glaser
Brookfield, Conn.: Millbrook Press, 1994 (reprint edition).
ISBN: 1562947303; 32 pp.
Reading level: Ages 4-8
This book allows the reader to peek underground and watch what earthworms do all day and night. With simple text and cross-section illustrations, the book conveys a vast amount of information about the important role worms play in our ecosystem.
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ACTIVITY GUIDES
Beyond the Classroom: Explorations of Schoolground and Backyard
Charles E. Roth, Thomas Wellnitz and Cleti Cervoni
Boston: Massachusetts Audubon Society, 1991.
ISBN: 0932691102
This inspired collection of 33 field trips requires neither special equipment nor buses. Featuring dozens of open-ended, creative field activities for grades K-6, this complete resource book provides lists of materials, procedures, and skills for each 15- to 40-minute session.
Bottle Biology
Various contributors
Dubuque, Ia.: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 1993.
ISBN: 0757500943
This guide helps students explore the world through plastic bottles and other recyclable materials. Contains complete instructions for creating terrariums and other great projects from soda bottles, film canisters, and other common items. Activities can be easily adapted for any age or ability level.
A Child's Place in the Environment: Protecting Soil
Olga N. Clymire
California Office of Education, 1994.
ASIN: B0006PETPG
This activity guide is an interdisciplinary program that integrates science, language arts, and social studies for Grade 2. It includes 20 classroom-ready lessons on soil, comprehensive background information for teachers, and masters for transparencies.
City Kids and City Critters: Activities for Urban Explorers
Janet Wier Roberts, Carole Huelbig, and Kim Salinas
Collingdale, Pa.: Diane Publishing Co., 1996.
ISBN: 0756758483
These activities are designed to educate children living in densely populated areas about the value of protecting wildlife habitats in urban environments. The projects include photography, drawing, observing creatures in their natural surroundings, and creating mini-habitats that provide shelter or food for wildlife.
Cycling Back to Nature: Soils Alive from Tiny Rocks to Compost
Robert L. Horton, Joseph E. Heimlich, James R. Hollyer, and Bill Owen
Chevy Chase, Md.: National 4-H Supply Service, 1995.
This hands-on guide helps students in grades 4-12 explore the development of soil and soil enhancements through composting.
Eco-Inquiry: A Guide to Ecological Learning Experiences for the Elementary/Middle Grades
Kathleen Hogan
Dubuque, Ia.: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 1994.
ISBN: 0840395841
The cooperative approach in this guide organizes students from ages 8-13 into research teams to carry out investigations on food chains, decomposition, and cycles, and then to present their findings to peers. It provides authentic assessment tools and emphasizes group learning.
Insectaganza of Excitement
4-H Cooperative Curriculum System
This series of three entomology activity guides introduce students in grades 3-12 to the amazing world of insects and their arthropod relatives. Includes hands-on activities related to soil and plants. The Helper's Guide provides practical tips, group activities, and supplementary information.
Project Seasons: Hands-On Activities for Discovering the Wonders of the World (2nd edition)
Deborah Parrella and Cat B. Smith
Shelburne, Vt.: Shelburne Farms, 1995.
ISBN: 0964216302
This collection of interdisciplinary, hands-on activities, and teaching ideas for elementary educators uses the school year seasons of fall, winter, and spring to show connections in nature. It integrates science, agriculture and environmental themes, and contains activities, extensions, background information, and exhibit ideas for each season.
Soil Biology Classroom Activities
Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Agriculture, 2001.
Available online: soils.usda.gov/sqi/files/activities.pdf 
This series of three soil-related classroom activities focuses on decomposition, earthworms, and other creatures that live in the soil.
Teaching Soil and Water Conservation: A Classroom and Field Guide
Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1986.
ASIN: B0007G2IFC
This guide offers old but good activities on the soil conservation issues in agriculture. Topics include the formation of soil, farming practices, and human dependence on healthy soil.
Terrarium Habitats
Kimi Hosoume and Jacqueline Barber
Berkeley, Calif.: Great Explorations, 2000 (reprint edition).
ISBN: 092488651X
This guide demonstrates how to build and maintain a terrarium to study the life cycles of sowbugs, earthworms, crickets, and other small animals. Ideal for grades K-6.
WILD School Sites: A Guide for Habitat Improvement Projects on School Grounds
Paul Schiff and Dr. Cindi Smith-Walters
Houston, Tx.: The Council for Environmental Education and Project WILD, 1993.
This is a great guide for setting up a WILD school site, and includes information and registration for the National Wildlife Federation Schoolyard Habitats program and Project WILD Action Grants.
The Wonderful World of Wigglers: Exploring the Mysteries and Magic of the Mighty Earthworm
Julia Hand and Carolyn Penduzzi
Montpelier, Vt.: Food Works, 1995
ISBN: 1884430007
Part of a series of Common Roots Guidebooks, this activity guide emphasizes creative thinking skills and problem solving to explore relationships between earthworms, soil, and ecological sustainability.
Worms Eat My Garbage: How to Set Up and Maintain a Worm Composting System
Mary Appelhof
Kalamazoo, Mich.: Flower Press.
ISBN: 0942256107; 162 pp.
This book provides a step-by-step guide to vermicomposting—a process using redworms to recycle food waste into nutrient-rich food for plants. Newly revised and updated, this 162-page manual provides complete illustrated instructions on setting up and maintaining small-scale worm composting systems. Topics include different bins, what kind of worms to use, sex life of a worm, preparing worm beddings, how to meet the needs of the worms, what kinds of foods to feed the worms, harvesting worms, and making potting soil from the vermicompost produced. A 63-page bibliography, 24 annotated references, a glossary and comprehensive index make this a valuable reference book as well as a practical manual.
Worms Eat Our Garbage: Classroom Activities for a Better Environment
Mary Appelhof, Mary Frances Fenton, and Barbara Loss Harris
Kalamazoo, Mich.: Flower Press, 1993.
ISBN: 0942256050; 214 pp.
Three classroom educators collaborated to produce this guide for creating and maintaining a classroom worm bin. The curriculum uses more than 150 worm-related activities to develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills in students in grades 4-8. Integrates science, math, language arts, biology, solid waste issues, ecology, and the environment. Includes 16 appendices, resource materials, teacher's guidelines, bibliography, glossary, and index.
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WEB SITES
The Adventures of Herman the Worm
Produced by the Urban Programs Resource Network, this kid-friendly Web site teaches about worm taxonomy, anatomy, eating habits, and other facts through an animated worm named Herman. Includes interactive games and activities.
Ask the Answer Worm!
This Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) Web site for kids answers students' questions about soil. The animated character S.K. Worm, the "official annelid" of the NRCS, provides the answers. Students who complete all the questions receive a special diploma.
Backyard Jungle
This free Web site on PBS Online allows kids around the world to upload photos, drawings, and descriptions about the natural surroundings where they live—their "backyard." Users manage and map their own information, share it with other people who visit the Web site, and visit and comment on the backyards of other users.
BugBios
This Web site features an extensive, searchable collection of insect information, with excellent images. Also includes articles on cultural entomology and reviewed links.
Chicago Botanic Garden
The Web site of the Chicago Botanic Garden (CBG) allows users to pay a virtual visit to the 26 garden habitats that make up the CBG and access information on science and education programs the CBG offers.
Chicago Park District
For Chicago-area residents, the Chicago Park District offers a variety of age-specific events and programs that make use of Chicago's parks.
Chicago Recycling Coalition
This Web site provides information on how Chicago residents and community or environmental groups can work with the Chicago Recycling Coalition to promote recycling, source reduction and composting.
Chicago Wilderness Coalition
The Chicago Wilderness coalition is an alliance of public and private organizations working together to protect, restore, study, and manage the natural ecosystems of the Chicago region. The Web site describes the plants and wildlife of the Chicago Wilderness and provides information on biodiversity and how individuals can help protect it.
The Conservation Foundation
The Conservation Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on land preservation and watershed protection. Its Web site includes an Education section featuring environmental education programs for schools.
The Dirt on Soil: What's Really Going on Under the Ground
This student-friendly, interactive Web site by Discoveryschool.com covers such soil topics as what soil is made of and what creatures live in it. Features a microscopic underground "Soil Safari."
Dr. Dirt's K-12 Teaching Resources
The resources on this Web site have been developed primarily for K-8 teachers and students, and include hands-on, exploratory learning activities. Based on methods of scientific inquiry that encourage interest in science, soil, engineering, agriculture, and natural resources.
The Earth Charter Initiative
The Web site of the Earth Charter Initiative features a database of educational materials that have been developed using the Earth Charter, which encourages respect for the environment and ecological diversity.
Earth Force
Earth Force engages students as active citizens who improve the environment and their communities now and in the future. Its Web site includes information about specific programs in which students can participate, as well as suggested activities and tools for teachers.
The EnviroLink Network
The EnviroLink Network is an Internet clearinghouse designed to provide comprehensive, up-to-date environmental information and news. Its Web site features a vast educational resources section arranged by topic area.
Friends of the Chicago River
The mission of the Friends of the Chicago River is to foster the vitality of the Chicago River for the human, plant, and animal communities within its watershed. The organization's Web site provides information about the river and related events, projects, and programs, including the Chicago River Schools Network, a comprehensive environmental education curriculum.
The GLOBE Project
A cooperative effort in the U.S. between NASA, the National Science Foundation, the U.S. State Department, and numerous colleges, universities, and other agencies, the GLOBE Project is a hands-on, primary and secondary school-based education and science program. Students take measurements in the fields of atmosphere, hydrology, soils, and land cover/phenology; report their data on the Internet; create maps and graphs; and collaborate with scientists and other students around the world. Includes teacher's guide, how-to videos, professional development workshops, and other resources for educators.
Journey to Forever: Composting
This Web site tells the story of composting and offers plenty of links to more information on how to compost in a variety of settings.
Just for Kids: Soil Biological Communities
From the Bureau of Land Management, this exceptionally kid-friendly site features an animated character named Wilbur, the Soil Wizard, who dispenses loads of facts about the importance of soil through activities, quizzes, and colorful graphics.
Kane-DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District
For residents of Kane and DuPage counties in Illinois, the Soil and Water Conservation District provides information on methods of soil and water conservation and offers a variety of interdisciplinary outreach programs for K-12 classrooms and scout groups.
Katerpillars (& Mystery Bugs)
This animated Web site by the University of Kentucky Entomology Department includes insect-related games, factual "stories" about bugs, beautiful images of insects found in Kentucky, and educational resource materials for teachers and parents.
Microbe Zoo
From the Digital Learning Center for Microbial Ecology, this Web site includes a section called "Dirtland," which focuses on microbes found in soil. Student-friendly, animated, well-presented information.
Mighty Acorns
Mighty Acorns is a hands-on environmental education program for fourth- through sixth-graders in the Chicago area to learn about biodiversity and how to protect it.
Monster Bugs
This online game, part of Scholastic's Magic School Bus series, provides student-friendly information about a variety of insects. Kids can create their own bugs from drawers of "bug parts."
National Environmental Trust
The National Environmental Trust is a non-profit organization that informs citizens about environmental problems and how they affect our health and quality of life. Its Web site features news updates, fact sheets, and reports on several key issues.
Natural Resources Conservation Service: Soils
This Web site of the U.S. Department of Agriculture offers information about soil taxonomy, use, and surveying; profiles of soil orders found in each state; a photo gallery; technical references; and an extensive list of soil education materials.
No MOre Trash!
The goal of No MOre Trash! is to encourage citizens of Missouri to keep the state litter-free. The Web site includes litter facts, tips for getting involved, and information on related programs and events.
The Prairie Club
The Prairie Club is a non-profit environmental organization in the Chicago area that encourages outdoor recreation and promotes the conservation of land, water, air, and wildlife. Its Web site features information about the group's goals and activities.
Sci4Kids
This Web site by the USDA's Agricultural Research Service gives kids information about three soil-related topics—composting, earthworms, and plants—in simple, easy-to-read terms.
Surviving the Dust Bowl
This Web site, based on the PBS film of the same name, features many resources related to the Dust Bowl, including maps, a teacher's guide, exceptional images, and a full transcript of the film.
Urban Watch
UrbanWatch is a volunteer biological monitoring program of urban green spaces written by The Field Museum and coordinated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The Web site serves as a hub for participating high school teachers and students to learn more about urban ecology, influence wildlife habitats, and share data with scientists, who then identify long-term changes in urban natural areas.
Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes
Wild Ones is a not-for-profit environmental education and advocacy organization that promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices to protect biodiversity through the preservation, restoration, and establishment of native plant communities. The Web site provides information about the organization and native plant landscaping and serves as a communication vehicle for local chapters.
Worm Composting
This kid-friendly Web site explains in detail how to set up and maintain a worm composting bin.
The Yuckiest Site on the Internet: Worm World
Wendell, the Ace Reporter, an animated worm, shares fun facts about worms with students. Includes interesting (and sometimes disgusting) information about worms, images, and video.
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KITS AND MULTIMEDIA RESOURCES
Nitty Gritty Soil Science Kit
This science kit from Applied Technologies is a great introduction to the basic concepts of soil science. Students investigate healthy plant requirements for proper soil texture, ideal levels of soil pH, and nutrients; learn to properly care for plants; perform pH, nitrate, phosphate, and potassium soil tests using non-hazardous methods; and make friends with earthworms and discover the importance of composting. Includes science experiments, activities, games, and Internet connections.
Sammy Soil
The Chickasaw-Shiloh RC&D Council in Jackson, Tenn., offers this CD-ROM program as a valuable asset to conservation education programs. Developed for K-3 classrooms, it helps teach about soil, how erosion affects soil, and how erosion can be prevented. Includes a question and answer game with a printable certificate for students.
Science Court: Soil
This kit by Tom Snyder Productions includes a CD-ROM, comprehensive Teacher's Guide with student worksheets, hands-on activities, and an Assessment Guide. Intended for grades 4-6, the kit provides information about what plants need to grow, the inorganic and organic materials that make up soil, the roles soil plays in aiding plant growth, and how worms make the soil better for plant growth.
Soil Critters: Life in the Great Underneath
This set by Dick Richardson, Ph.D., of the University of Texas at Austin, features a video, teaching materials, and companion Web site about creatures that live in the soil.
Topsoil Tour
Designed for middle school students, this exemplary curriculum by LaMotte helps students examine, discover, and compare the physical and chemical properties of soil. Divided into seven units, each includes a complete set of lecture materials, illustrated handouts, teacher tips, test procedures, data sheets, and games to reinforce key concepts. Covers all key soil tests, including texture, pH, nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium.
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FIELD MUSEUM RESOURCES
Soil Adventure Mobile
The Soil Adventure Mobile offers community groups, schools, libraries, and neighborhood groups a perfect way to extend their Underground Adventure exhibition experience. Explore the world beneath your feet with a hands-on educational program. Identify the critters you can find in your backyard, learn how soil is created, view microscopic life underground, and interact with live decomposers (worms, millipedes, and other invertebrates). For more information, call 312-665-7519 or e-mail soiladventuremobile@fieldmuseum.org.
Harris Educational Loan Center
Families, educators, youth group leaders, and home-school parents are encouraged to check out materials from our Harris Educational Loan Center. The Field Museum has hundreds of items related to Underground Adventure that you can borrow to reinforce the concepts you learned underground. Exhibit dioramas of local animals, insects, and plants allow students to see real specimens up close. Our Underground Adventure Experience Boxes (Prairie Life, Vacant Lot, Science Explorer, and Critter Connections) contain ready-made lesson plans, real animal specimens, soil samples, and lab kits. You can check out the materials for up to three weeks at a time—borrow one today and start exploring! For more information, call 312-665-7555.
Calendar of events
Take a family workshop, sign up for an adult course, or go adventuring on a Field Museum field trip! Dozens of public programs focused on environmental themes are offered each month at The Field Museum. Check out our calendar of events.
Teacher and student programs
Student classes and educator workshops related to Underground Adventure themes are also available for school-based or summer camp audiences. For more information, check out our upcoming teacher and student programs.
