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Everglades National Park
January 2009 Winning Essay
A great egret attempts to snap prey out of the water.
NPS Photo by Andrew Pringle
A great egret attempts to catch its underwater prey.
 

Lisbeth, 4th Grade
Royal Green Elementary

Everybody has a special place to visit. Mine is Everglades National Park. There are three very important reasons why this park is so interesting and special. One reason is because without it we won’t have water. The next reason is because Everglades National Park has so many beautiful habitats. The third reason is because this park has a billion kinds of animals.

Everglades National Park’s water is very important. The animals need it for their habitats. And not only the animals, we need water too. It’s one of our most important needs. We need it for laundry, to wash our hands, to brush our teeth, to wash dishes, to water our plants and so much more. You see, water is more important than you think.

There are lots of habitats in Everglades National Park. There are small to big habitats and all of them are different. But what is so special about the habitats is that they all have their own beauty. They all have different kinds of animals in them. This is why I think the habitats are so special to Everglades National Park.

Everybody knows there are thousands and thousands of animals in Everglades National Park. I think the animals are really special to this park, not only because they are interesting. All those animals in the park are what make it so special and fun. When I see all of those animals around me, I feel like I am floating and clouds are all around me. This is why I think they’re so important to the park, and I know they are.

Some people think the park is only to entertain, but to me it is a place full of beauty, filled with amazing, special animals and nature. This is why I think Everglades National Park is so special.

 
 

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Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
The Everglades served as the backdrop for much of the military action during the Seminole Wars. The Seminole and Miccosukee people sought refuge within the isolated and relatively unknown expanse of land and water.

Last Updated: August 27, 2009 at 16:53 EST