Weedon Island
Marine Biology Field Trips
Mrs. Peck's Marine Biology class took numerous field trips to Weedon Island. What an amazing preserve!!!
Short Introduction Trip
Second Trip
Third Trip
Fourth Trip
Short Introduction Trip
We walked along one of the boardwalks back into the mangroves and salt flats. We were able to identify 2 species of mangroves and numerous other salt tolerant plant species. The mangroves create a unique habitat for organisms to thrive. We saw many different species of birds, crabs, spiders, anoles and even a tortoise.
 
The boardwalk enabled us to access a saltwater pond habitat. We observed many birds and hundreds of spherical egg masses.
 
We climbed a 45 foot observation tower which gave us an amazing view of Weedon  Island and Riviera Bay. We were able to observe the mosquito trenches which were created to allow the movement of water in and out of the mangroves during the tides. The trenches decreased the amount of standing water (breeding grounds for mosquitos) as well as changed the hydrology of the preserve enabling new species to call Weedon Island their home. The mosquito trenches have created a vast number of kayaking trails on Weedon Island too. We will be checking them out on our next outing.