The walk led by Environmental Educators of Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center..
The Cranberry was one of The Nature Conservancy's first preserves in Pennsylvania - now spanning 1,000 acres. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in December 1974.
Visiting the bog is like taking a step back through time - imagining the large glacial lake that once occupied this area thousands of years ago.
The bog represents an intricate transformation that took place over the millennia. The ice and lake have long receded, but in its place, is what we see today - a lush "sea" of sphagnum peat moss that is home to flora unique to a bog ecosystem - a stark contrast to the surrounding forests.
There’s much to learn about this unique and magnificent place. But because of its fragile nature, it can only be visited during regularly scheduled walks by guided access only.
This is your opportunity to see and experience the beauty and wonder of this remarkable ecosystem right here in the heart of the Poconos!
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[Posted: August 2, 2024] PA Environment Digest
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