Spring Creek: Georgia's Own limestone riverbed

           
Spring Creek is a tributary of the Flint River, located in Donalsonville, Georgia. It flows into Lake Seminole. This creek is spring-fed, causing the water to be crystal clear. You can clearly see the wildlife under the water, such as fish swimming, or even organic matter, such as rotting wood. Mollusks are also plentiful. Most of the river bed is solid limestone, helping keep the water clear because of the little amounts of finer particles, such as silt and clay. This creek is much too small for motorboats, but it is a haven for paddlers, who are looking to see exotic spring ecosystems, without having to drive further south to Florida. Pine trees and hardwood forests line the sides of the creek.

The Benefits of Community Gardening

Community Gardening especially in urban areas is beneficial not only for community building but also for personal health and growth. Community gardens allow people of all different cultural backgrounds to come together towards a common goal within their neighborhood. They even allow people of different ages to interact with each other. Community gardens allow people to enjoy nutritious vegetables that are locally grown and readily available, but they are also able to produce other types of vegetables that residents would not be able to find in nearby stores, allowing for a diversity of vegetables.