Sandy Creek Environmental Park, Durham

Join us for a joint Carolina Wetlands Association and North Carolina Native Plant Society visit to Sandy Creek Environmental Park in Durham, NC. This unique 101.7-acre park is a wetland restoration project, located on one of Durham’s former sewage treatment plants. In the 1990’s a Master Plan was adopted to create an environmental park on the site, now consisting of trails, observation decks, a butterfly garden, restrooms and picnic facilities. During the field trip we will observe a braided stream and wetland complex in excellent condition, where the central portion remains ponded most of the year. Early spring ephemerals, sprouting sedges, irises and grasses along with amphibian egg masses and active beaver activity, including a lodge, will be on our list to enjoy!