Happy World Wetlands Day!🩵 So, what IS a wetland?

Just wet land? Well…yes! Wetlands are areas where water covers the soil for all or most of the year. You know how when a sponge gets really saturated with water, and any additional water added just kind of sits on top? 🧽 That’s exactly what a wetland is! The soil absorbs the water and the area remains wet unless there’s a drought or lack of water source. 💧 Wetlands are often called “nature’s kidneys” because they filter water pollutants out of our environment. They also prevent flooding and erosion. Wetlands are usually found along rivers and streams and are an essential habitat for many plants and animals. Did you know that more than one third of threatened and endangered species in the U.S. ONLY live in wetlands?🤔 If you didn’t think wetlands were important before, I hope you do now! The South Fork Peachtree Creek provides a water source for multiple wetlands in our community like the ones found at Clyde Shepard Nature Preserve, Mason Mill Park, and Friendship Forest. These wetlands help clean the creek, prevent flooding, and are home to some of our most beloved plants and critters! 🐸🌱🦫🦉🌲🐢🐍 Celebrate wetlands today and every day by visiting one of these parks!! #conservation #wetland #creek #atl #worldwetlandsday