HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday thru 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
- Members Only - Early Bird Canoe08/15/2020 @ 8:00 am-10:30 amSoak in the morning sun and views of wildlife while paddling through our freshwater marsh. *Meet at Bosely Conservancy
- Critter Dinner Time08/15/2020 @ 10:30 am-11:30 amWatch our turtles, amphibians and snakes eat while learning about these fascinating creatures.
- Tots on the Shore08/15/2020 @ 3:00 pm-4:00 pmVenture down to the shoreline at low tide to explore rocks, shells, clay, and signs of wildlife. Be prepared to get dirty.
- Invasinators08/16/2020 @ 9:00 am-11:00 amBecome part of a volunteer team of invasive plant removers and native plant restorers. Learn why non-native invasive plants are a threat to our ecosystem, how to identify problem plants, and removal and restoration strategies. Wear sturdy shoes, long sleeves, and work gloves for field work in the Reserve each meeting date, weather permitting.
- Tails and Tots08/16/2020 @ 12:30 pm-1:30 pmStory time with a natural twist! Listen to stories, learn new songs, and move like the animals!
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