QUBS: the life hidden under your feet” workshop

Build an insect hoover to help research!
A quarter of the world's biodiversity is hidden beneath our feet! Soil is home to an incredible diversity of living organisms, from insects to micro-organisms, fungi and worms. This underground biodiversity is an indicator of the health of terrestrial ecosystems and is essential to their proper functioning.
But what insects and other species live beneath our feet? Soil is home to a multitude of species such as beetles, mites, nematodes and many others. By observing this underground life, we can better assess the diversity and abundance of invertebrates, which provide information about the condition of the soil. Come and discover them and learn how to identify them by making your own insect hoover at the FabLab! The "aspifaune" is a simple but ingenious tool that will enable you to collect and observe these little creatures up close.
By taking part in this workshop, you'll have the chance to explore the world hidden beneath our feet and contribute to participatory research. The "Biological Quality of Soils" (QUBS) participatory science programme, proposed by the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle, offers you the opportunity to advance scientific knowledge of soil biodiversity. By collecting data on the organisms you find, you will help scientists to better understand the distribution and diversity of underground species.
Join us on Wednesday 15 April 2026, from 2pm to 4pm, to explore the biodiversity hidden beneath your feet, learn how to make things in the FabLab and collect valuable data to add to the knowledge base on soil fauna!

• Free