A recent group effort by several organizations at the new wetlands area in the Line Creek Nature Area on Ga. Highway 54 West in Peachtree City has the amenity nearly complete.
Part of EarthShare Georgia’s Corporate Green Day Challenge, the wetlands project had participation from more than 65 Delta employees and their families, as well as volunteers from the Fayette County Extension Office, the Fayette Butterfly Project and the Fayette Master Gardeners. The wetland is now nearly ready for its official grand opening coming later this spring, said Southern Conservation Trust (SCT) Executive Director Katie Pace. SCT manages the nature area.
“Delta Airlines partnered with the Southern Conservation Trust and the Flint Riverkeeper to complete the wetland project at Line Creek Nature Area that has been years in the making,” Pace said. “The project, started with the City of Peachtree City and Trinity Development to put in place a sustainable wetland below the new Overlook shopping center (situated adjacent to the nature area).”
Specific to the project, Pace said more than 250 native pollinating plants were installed, increasing the wetland habitat to promote wood duck nesting and the planting of a 20-foot by 30-foot butterfly garden, the first on the Fayette County Butterfly Trail.
“It only took four hours for the team to accomplish all the planting as well as staining the new observation deck, fencing, and three bridges,” said Pace. “A local Girl Scout Troop was also on hand and dispersed more than eight pounds of wildflower seeds at Line Creek Nature Area.”
Pace said the Delta group also came with a tractor in tow and used plant materials supplied by Monster Tree Service to add much needed mulch to the trails.
“When you look around and see people taking time out to serve their communities, you want to add to the momentum and show your appreciation by contributing,” said Delta TechOps Engineer Jami Ference. “There’s a certain gratification from our work this weekend, knowing that we were not only helping the Southern Conservation Trust create the wetland park they envisioned, but also making this a beautiful outdoor space for the public to enjoy.”
For more information on the official grand opening of the Wetland at Line Creek Nature Area, follow the Southern Conservation Trust on Facebook and Instagram.
