On October 15th, the class visited Sawgrass Park, located in St. Petersburg, nestled partially in a neighborhood. The weather was beautiful. Sunny, light breeze, approximately 85 degrees. The ecosystem observed was wetland/swampy. This park was built as part of a flood prevention program. The park is really something to see, especially when you learn of the pollution from a shooting range (lead and arsenic poisoning in the groundwater/wetlands)in the not so distance past, and how the cleanup has brought this area back to almost pristine condition, which in turn invites back the diverse flora and fauna.
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