The Everglades: Before and After - Presenter Tom Tyning is an environmental scientist, a teacher, a birder, and a herpetologist. Join him as he describes the Everglades’ remarkable mix of physical and biological aspects, making it a unique ecology on earth. Major efforts are now underway to restore the natural flow and quality of water to Everglades National Park, where a remarkable mix of subtropical organisms exists. Tom will briefly describe the history and ecological importance of this enormous “river of grass.” Then, he’ll talk about birds and more birds, as well as reptiles, insects, wildflowers, and the area’s other amazing natural wonders.