As the sun begins to set, folks around Lake Martin will hear the songs of frogs and toads, and these little amphibians are a vital part of the area. 

At Wind Creek State Park, park naturalist Dylan Ogle works on education and outreach for conversation efforts. At the park, he hosts guided nature hikes, guided boat rides and classes at the clubhouse.  

Abigail Murphy is a multimedia reporter for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. To contact Abigail Murphy, email abigail.murphy@alexcityoutlook.com.