HOURS OF OPERATION
Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
FLORA AND FAUNA
Get acquainted with some of the local flora and fauna of Otter Point Creek and Leight Park by clicking the links to the right. For an entire listing of all of the species found at Otter Point Creek, click here.
Trees and Woody Shrubs
Leight Park has a great diversity of woody plant species. Included in this website are a few of the most common trees and shrubs you will find.
Herbaceous Plants
Leight Park has many herbaceous plants, which are plants whose stem is soft and green and die back at the end of the growing season.
Fish and SAV
The Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) of Otter Point Creek provides food and shelter for both fish and their prey.
Reptiles and Amphibians
Our upland forests and bottomland hardwood forest provide a diverse habitat for many species of reptiles and amphibians.
Birds
Leight Park is a haven for a large variety of birds.
Mammals
Leight Park is home to many different mammals.
Calendar of EventsView all
- DIY Snow Globes12/15/2018 @ 11:00 am-12:00 pmShake up the winter season with a homemade snow globe! Start with a dash of winter figurines, add a spoonful of snowflakes, mix together with liquid, and shake!
- Holiday Wreath Making Workshop12/15/2018 @ 2:00 pm-4:00 pmCraft a festive wreath to deck your halls! We provide refreshments, fresh greens, 12”wreath frames, and know how. You bring creativity!
- Quartz Crystal Jewelry12/16/2018 @ 1:00 pm-2:00 pmDesign and create a bracelet, necklace or earrings with quartz crystals. Perfect for holiday gift giving, or keep it for yourself! All supplies provided.
- Tails and Tots12/16/2018 @ 3:00 pm-4:00 pmStory time with a natural twist. Come listen to some stories, learn new songs, and move like the animals.
- Plankton Monitoring Studies12/19/2018 @ 10:00 am-12:00 pmOur plankton citizen science project is a great opportunity for science-minded individuals to contribute to monitoring and research at the Center. Help is needed with collection, identification, and analysis of plankton samples. Interested individuals should contact the Center for introductory training.
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