One of them is a fully inclusive playground, funded in part by the state, and designed for children of all abilities. And then there’s the landscape: nearly all of it native. That means less water, less maintenance, and more resilience. Pine needles fall, stabilize the earth, and become part of the cycle again. Oaks, pines, and prairie blend seamlessly into the preserved wilds just beyond town. “We’re not just planting trees,” Tyler explains. “We’re reforesting. We’re giving nature back its place—stronger than before.” Even the wildlife has taken notice. Just a few months ago, conservationists tagged a Florida panther near Babcock Ranch’s edge— proof that when you honor the wild, it returns.
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