Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

There were several ecosystems I saw during my walk through corkscrew sanctuary: pinelands, wet prairies, bald cypress, and march ecosystems.  These different ecosystems all contain through own unique set of animal and plant life flourishing within.  The role of conservation is to keep something sustainable and living continuously throughout its life.  Stewardship is the role of someone to maintain the life and sustainability of something throughout its life.  Private non-profit agencies are doing something for a cause, and not for any economic gain.  These private non-profit agencies should be run by smart like-minded individuals who have a passion to live for what they are doing.  There are not many people out there who will give everything up for a cause.  The preservation of this particular acreage is to keep host different forms of wildlife such as several species of wading birds, wintering passerines, and the endangered wood stork.  The role of corkscrew sanctuary, in a ecological perspective, is to be a "living machine" demonstration site.  Living machines are used to purify water by using sunlight, bacteria, green plants, and animals to restore water to pure conditions.  The entrance to the visitor center contains loads of information on how the everglades and Florida has changed over the past 120 years due to industrialization.  The population growth of Florida along with development has pushed hundreds of thousands of wildlife away from Florida.  We are now just starting to gain some wildlife back through direct efforts in sustainability according to the posters and information given in the visitors center.  Overall, this experience was delightful and definitely educational.  I would recommend this walk to anyone interested in nature and sustainability.