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Oak Tree Nature Park is a 25-acre tract of undeveloped property showcasing the area's native plant communities and providing interpretive hiking trails to allow visitors to enjoy and learn about the great outdoors. A number of animal species visit or make their home in the park, including otter, beaver, alligator, raccoon, opossum, fox, bobcat, and squirrel as well as turtles, frogs, toads, snakes, and a rich variety of insects. Over 103 bird species have been identified in the park. In prehistoric times, Native Americans once inhabited the area, as evidenced by the discovery of an ancient shell midden and numerous prehistoric artifacts recovered during archaeological survey work conducted in the park.