Wetland Restoration Hike
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Wetlands play a citical role in the health of the environment, but for
many years, people have mainly interacted with them by draining & filling
wetlands. Merry Lea has several fine examples of areas that have been restored
from farmland back to wetlands similar to their presettlement condition.
During an extended hike, students will visit many of these examples, learning
about the funcitions & values of wetlands, how they fit into the environment
& how people can repair some of the damage done to wetlands
over the years.