# Event Details

- **Event Name**: "Not so Nice," Earthworm Invaders!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: "Not so Nice," Earthworm Invaders! Saturday, May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM
Join naturalist Eowyn Bates for a walk in the woods to learn why Earthworms are not helpful to the soil.   Alpena State Road, on right before stream crossing. Watch for signs
 
     Worms, they're good for your soil, right? As it turns out, that's not exactly true! In Michigan, and most of North America, ALL earthworms are invasive and are destroying our forests! During the Ice Age, glacial activity killed our native earthworms off completely, and in the thousands of years since, nature has adapted to their absence. Without worms, the leaves that fell from trees would build up over time, creating a thick layer called "duff."  This could get quite deep, ranging from a foot to up to your knee! 
 
     Plants, animals, and fungi had all adapted to use this duff, which would hold moisture while providing shelter and food. However, when European settlers arrived in North America, they brought along their earthworms with them, and the invasive worms quickly spread from there.
 
     Now, the duff has largely been destroyed. Seeds can't germinate, as they cannot handle being moved and rotated by worm activity. Animals have nowhere to hide, and mushrooms--such as morels--have lost their food source. Trees are weakening and dying without the duff covering their roots, which used to help hold in moisture and protect against predators. Forest fires have also become much more of a threat, as without the moisture provided by the duff, the forest floor dries out much more quickly, providing tinder.
 
     In this field trip, we will explore two areas of Alpena State Road: one with worms, and one without. We will look at the plants and animals found in each and see the impact worms have had on the forest firsthand! 
 
     Caution, Alpena State Road is quite rough, so a strong vehicle with four-wheel-drive is recommended.
 
     The program is an Earth Week Plus Adventure.  It is free, and suitable for all ages. See the complete schedule at earthweekplus.org.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cheboygan/not-so-nice-earthworm-invaders/200030078746242
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Cheboygan
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Alpena State Road
- **lat**: 45.63062
- **long**: -84.37529
- **full address**: Alpena State Road, 5834 Alpena State Rd, Cheboygan, MI 49721, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is "Not so Nice," Earthworm Invaders! being held?
  - **A:** "Not so Nice," Earthworm Invaders! takes place on Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 10:00 am at Alpena State Road, 5834 Alpena State Rd, Cheboygan, MI 49721, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing "Not so Nice," Earthworm Invaders!?
  - **A:** "Not so Nice," Earthworm Invaders! is organized by Earth Week Plus Expo Northern Michigan.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** "Not so Nice," Earthworm Invaders! is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cheboygan, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If "Not so Nice," Earthworm Invaders! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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