On July 16th our Environmental Education Methods ( EDCI 6346) class took a field trip to Palo Alto Battlefield and National Historical Park.
One hundred sixty nine years ago, the territorial battle between the United States and Mexico took place in our very own backyard. This war changed our Northern American map. The plain of Palo Alto was a natural battlefield because of its low-lying, coastal land encompassing natural tree covered rises, which is probably the inspiration for the name "Palo Alto" (tall trees).
The battlefield today has been able to maintain its vast plain of 3,400 acres and has transformed into a natural habitat for various plant and animal life. Cactus, Mesquite trees, and Agave Americana (aloe) are just a few plants now found at this site. While walking the trails created through the battlefield you might come across rattlesnakes, bobcats, or coyotes.
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The Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge is home to an assortment wildlife and plants covering over 97,000 acres. Originally established to create habitats for different migratory birds, the park has now developed into preserving habitats and life of endangered animals such as the Ocelot.
A portion of this refuge is open to public for wildlife related activities like wildlife watching, hunting, fishing, photography and kayaking.
Osprey Overlook- One of several bird watching lookouts on the refuge.
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