Seeing earthworms in soil is usually a good thing. You can encourage them with food scraps, but whether that includes tea ...

Summer 2023 Kid’s Camp Earth, Rain, Wind, Fire and Health included sessions on one of earth’s amazing creatures, the earth worm. Lumbricus terrestris is the scientific name for the common earthworm.

For many years, farmers and gardeners prioritized the chemical and physical properties of soils in which plants were grown over the biological properties of these soils. Thankfully, we have learned ...

Two of the most common earthworms found in our area are redworms and nightcrawlers. Redworms (eisenia foetida, also known as red wiggler worms) are shallow dwellers, living in the top 12 inches of the ...

We’ve all seen them wriggling around in the soil or crawling across the sidewalk after a heavy rain. The humble earthworm is ubiquitous and has largely enjoyed a positive reputation as one of nature’s ...

Have you ever wondered: What do earthworms eat? Most of us learn in school that earthworms are good for the soil and help maintain a healthy ecosystem. They are also food for a wide range of animals, ...

A study reveals how invasive worms are disrupting forests in the northern United States and changing key soils.