The Living Soil Beneath Our Feet | California Academy of Sciences

Travel underground for an up-close look at the ants, amoebas, and bacteria that maintain healthy soil. Glimpse this microscopic world and learn about the symbiotic relationship between fungi and tree roots. Data Sources: Forest Data: Peter A. Steel Angelo, Coastal Range Reserve, University of California. Raptor View Research Institute Missoula Montana, Scientists at the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest, Sherri Johnson. For classroom activities, visit - - - The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to exploring, explaining, and sustaining life on Earth. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it’s the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof. Connect with us: • Facebook: • Twitter: • Instagram: • Snapchat: • Tumblr: