Park hours are from dawn to 11:00pm
Congrats to Six Little Spookies for being the FTC (First to
Complete)
At the posted coordinates you will find a sign called, "Be a Better
Boater."
Post the answer to this question in your on-line log:
Aside from oil and gas, which of the items on the sign do you think
is the most dangerous to wildlife, and why?
Now follow the boardwalk east to the next sign, "The Living Shoreline."
From the information on the sign E-mail the answer to this
question:
What is the benefit of crescent-shaped reefs?
Proceed east to the next sign, "Seagrasses."
From the information on the sign E-mail the answers to this
questions:
How do seagrass beds help keep the water clear?
Proceed east to the next sign, "Oyster Reefs." Post the answer to this
question in your on-line log:
Why are oysters a keystone species?
Now go northeast to the next
sign, "Wading birds."
From here you have a good view of where the creek meets the bay.
Please take a picture of the meeting area, include yourself if
possible, and post with your on-line log.
E-mail the answer to this question:
From the "Wading birds" sign, how many of the birds shown are
Egrets?
Now go north to the foot bridge and the next sign, "plants"
Post in on-line log the answer to these questions:
From the sign "Plants,"
When facing north, which plants listed appears to be the most
abundant? This may vary
with season and water conditions.
Observe the tidal creek. Which direction is the water flowing? Out
to the bay, in from the bay, or still. Give the time of day.
On-line log:
Aside from oil and gas, which of the items on the sign do you think
is the most dangerous to wildlife, and why?
Post a picture of the meeting area showing you/your party if
possible.
From the sign "Plants," When facing north, which plants listed
appears to be the most abundant? This may vary with season and
water conditions.
Observe the tidal creek. Which direction is the water flowing? Into
the bay, out from the bay, or still. Give the time of day.
E-mail the answers to these questions:
Why are areas closed to fishing?
From the "Wading birds" sign how many of the birds shown are
Egrets?