Soil Core #1 by Lucia HarrisonDuring the Winter 2012, I had the opportunity to dig soil pits with students from The Evergreen State College. I came to appreciate how the beautiful layers of the soil reveal the history of the land and dynamic ecological processes. The rich organic layer is broken down by many diverse species of macro invertebrates and microorganisms. Deeper layers reveal evidence of volcanic eruption, fire, and water moved clay deposits. I hope my work draws