Ebenezer Swamp is a vast 120 acre wetland located about six miles away from campus, and was donated to the University of Montevallo by Mildred Orr. The swamp is home to many species of animals and plants, and is one of the fastest disappearing wetlands in the southeastern United States.
What is a wetland? According to Mike Hardig, a professor of
biology at the University of Montevallo, “A wetland is a habitat that is
dominated by water. Wetlands perform many different functions, one of which is
to clean the water that flows through them.”
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Another attraction of the swamp is the steel art work
created by students of Ted Metz, an art professor at the University of
Montevallo. “We had a special class in the summer of 2010 to construct the
sculptures and install them in the swamp,” Metz said.
There are three sculptures: a dragonfly created by Kirsten
Bowman, a leaping frog created by Rosalie Holcum, and a bird created by Jimbo
Smith.
“If you look at these
pieces, they’re all made out of recognizable used parts, gears, and different
kinds of industrial components that have been recycled and turned into animal
forms,” Metz said. “They’re there, and people can appreciate them before they
actually step into the swamp.”
There are plans for three to four new pieces that will be installed in the swamp in the near future.
Ebenezer swamp is one of nature’s treasure troves. With its
numerous plant and animal species, and the boardwalk which gives one ease of
access, the swamp is a great place to have an adventure.
For more information on the Ebenezer Swamp Ecological preserve, visit http://tinyurl.com/pn28acu.
For more information on the Ebenezer Swamp Ecological preserve, visit http://tinyurl.com/pn28acu.
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