Learn about the species found in our area, at the new Creek line Trail while being guided by our experts! We will have tutorials on how to use iNaturalist to make observations for the Marble Bowl while learning about the natural world. Please check in and meet at the pavilion by the Wood Duck Nature Preserve to begin each nature walk. We will cross Waverly Parkway to Creek line Trail for each session. At the pavilion, you can get an iNaturalist tutorial and use the facilities. Please see the schedule below.
Details:
Saturday, October 5th
9am-12pm
Creek line Trail – 3600 Waverly Parkway, Opelika
Map and Parking:
Parking is available at Wood Duck Nature Preserve/Siddique Nature Park located at 3600 Waverly Parkway. Additional parking is available at the Creek Line Trailhead along Waverly Parkway near Highway 280. If parking at the trailhead, you can walk the paved trail (approximately 0.8mi) to get to the pavilion.
Schedule:
9 am – Plant Walk, led by curator Curtis
9:30 am – Bird Walk, led by naturalist Gabrielle
10 am – Insect & Arachnid Walk, led by curator Melissa
11 am – What’s In The Water? Invertebrates, Fish, and More! Led by curators, Jon, Emmy, and Dave
About Creek line Trail:
The trail is 10 foot wide, asphalt, multi-use through a natural urban forest along Pepperell Branch Creek. As a natural, urban forest area, this greenspace is a natural work in progress… with ongoing work being done by the newly formed “Creekline Trailkeepers” who have started the challenging work of rescuing old growth trees from invasive vines and growth, and encouraging restoration of this beautiful creekside area to a more healthy, natural forest condition. Check out the website to learn more: https://creeklineopelika.org