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
- Kayak Cruising on the Creek04/25/2019 @ 10:00 am-12:30 pmNudge around the endless nooks and crannies of Otter Point Creek and the upper Bush River with an adults only group. Choose one trip or all three to track the changes on the water through the spring season of northward migration and bud burst.
- Critter Dinner Time04/27/2019 @ 10:30 am-11:30 amWatch our turtles, amphibians and snakes eat while learning about these fascinating creatures.
- Earth Day 2019 Festival at Aberdeen Festival Park04/27/2019 @ 1:00 pm-4:00 pmEnjoy a fun day with live music, native animals, exhibits, "green" games, recycled crafts, local food, and more. Stop by the Estuary Center’s booth for face painting. Located at Aberdeen Festival Park, 60 N. Parke St., Aberdeen, MD
- Children's Garden Club04/27/2019 @ 1:00 pm-2:00 pmGet out the shovels and trowels while working with our naturalist to grow a garden full of fun! Cook, create, and explore while learning about how a garden is connected to us and the wild world around us.
- Marsh Meander Canoe04/27/2019 @ 2:00 pm-4:30 pmGather at water’s edge for an afternoon canoe on the winding channel of Otter Point Creek as it travels through marsh and swamp.
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