To be considered a wetland, an area must have: hydrology that results in wet or flooded soils soils that are dominated by anaerobic processes, and biota, particularly rooted vascular plants ...

The children explore the wetland, observing various plants and animals, including blackbirds, frogs, muskrats, and turtles. They learn about the ecosystem, the differences between fresh and saltwater ...

One such plant is poison sumac, a deciduous, woody shrub or small tree. Poison sumac (Toxicodendron vernix) inhabits swamps and other wet areas, as well as pinewoods and hardwood forests.