Uplands and Distribution ditch

This area is a great showcase of Florida uplands, where the habitat changes drastically from wet marsh to pinelands and oak hammocks. The upland habitat of Se7en Wetlands provides an important ecosystem to many native animals such as gopher tortoises, raccoons, bobcats, and red-shouldered hawks. Vegetation that can be found in the uplands include pine trees, oak trees, wildflowers, and grasses.

Up ahead on the left is another distribution ditch that feeds the water coming from Wetland 1 slowly into Wetland 2. Keep an eye out for alligators in the shallow water!