Stone and water are the materials which form the land of Swanton Ranch, in the absence of human interaction. The ever present entities of water, rock, and soil, and sand contain an inherent dynamic nature that proceeds on a human time frame. Thus, unlike the slower change in other regions, the streams of Swanton allow the visitor to witness how land is moved and transformed over time. As materials, stone and water are deeply connected to each other. Stones are formed over time by water. Seeing these two materials interact speaks of our constantly evolving environment. Swanton Ranch provides a perfect setting for admiring such relationships without interruption.