Most of Antarctica is covered by ice, but there are large snow-free areas: the McMurdo Dry Valleys, the world’s most extreme desert. These valleys are some of the coldest, driest, and windiest places on earth – yet their soils are full of life. Within these soils, microscopic animals such as nematodes, tardigrades, and rotifers rule the ecosystem. How do they survive these extremely cold desert conditions? Come and learn about life in Antarctic soils, and see first hand novel findings on the food webs, communities, and survival in this harsh ecosystem. Presenter: Ashley Shaw