Learn all about wetlands this weekend at Explorit Science Center. At Explorit, hands-on experiments allow you to examine the diversity of tiny insects that live in wetlands waters. Observe the incredible process of metamorphosis as tadpoles mature into frogs. Investigate feathers, plants, animal pelts and skulls to learn about the variety of life supported by wetlands habitats. Discover what makes wetlands unique and why they are so important to our ecosystem.
Wetlands habitats are much more than simply lands that are wet.
Wetlands are defined by three unique characteristics. First, wetlands are areas of land that have wet or waterlogged soils throughout most of the year. Located in low-lying areas, like valleys, rain, groundwater and other runoff help keep them saturated with water. Often, they are located near other larger bodies of water, like a river, which overflows into the wetlands. The other two defining characteristics of a wetlands are its functions and the wildlife it supports.