Abby, Madelyn, and Ava's Silver Award Project — 20 stops of Clinton County's flora and fauna
Tend to grow along rivers and soak up floodwaters. They trap pollutants. Some amphibians use bald cypress swamps as breeding grounds.
Many mussels in the lake! Most stay in one place their whole life. They have kidneys, a stomach, a mouth, and gills.
Deciduous tree in the red oak group. Can grow above 100 feet tall with a 3–6 foot trunk and dense, oval crown.
Great habitats for insects, amphibians, mammals, reptiles, fungi, and many other organisms.
Food sources and ecosystem foundations for birds, pollinators, and small animals. Bloom in spring or summer.
Pollinator areas feed bees, butterflies, and birds. Found in prairies, gardens, and urban areas.
Susceptible to fire but quickly replaced. Provides good cover for deer and many bird species.
Grows very fast in fall with curved upper branches. Can reach 100 feet tall!
Snapping, Green Ear, Soft Shell, and Box Turtles — each with unique attributes.
Resembles a Christmas tree. Seeds are tasty for birds and small animals.
Can live over 200 years! Used for furniture and flooring. Resin makes remedies.
Bark always looks like it's peeling. Leaves resemble pointy clovers.
Orange fruits in late summer. Each tree is unique in temperature tolerance.
Edible cherries, but use caution. Trees produce berries from age 10 to 100!
American Robins and Northern Cardinals. The Cardinal has vibrant red feathers.
Eat mosquitoes and feed fish. They reduce the need for pesticides!
Deer, rabbits, turkeys, and skunks. Skunks eat rattlesnakes and gophers.
American Plane Tree. Reaching 160+ feet with big jagged 3-5 lobed leaves.
Timber and resin resource. Sharp 5-7 lobed leaves. Up to 150 feet tall.
See all the stars, hear crickets and frogs, spot owls. Unforgettable.
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