To the top of "Mount Celery" (Explore)
Celery Fields is a 300-acre flood mitigation area, owned by Sarasota County, Florida. In 1995, the land, which previously was used for celery faming, was acquired by the County. They excavated several water retention ponds, and the removed soil was piled up alongside.
By 2011, there were ideas for use of the area, including building a recycling center, opening up industrial or retail areas and others. But the Sarasota Audubon and Sarasota County realized the potential for a recreational and nature site. Hence, the development of Celery Fields Nature Area, and the creation of "Mount Celery" (elevation about 80 feet, 24m). That's high for Florida hahaha.
This has become one of my favorite spots for bird watching/photography.
Explore #181 (April 2, 2020)
To the top of "Mount Celery" (Explore)
Celery Fields is a 300-acre flood mitigation area, owned by Sarasota County, Florida. In 1995, the land, which previously was used for celery faming, was acquired by the County. They excavated several water retention ponds, and the removed soil was piled up alongside.
By 2011, there were ideas for use of the area, including building a recycling center, opening up industrial or retail areas and others. But the Sarasota Audubon and Sarasota County realized the potential for a recreational and nature site. Hence, the development of Celery Fields Nature Area, and the creation of "Mount Celery" (elevation about 80 feet, 24m). That's high for Florida hahaha.
This has become one of my favorite spots for bird watching/photography.
Explore #181 (April 2, 2020)