Saturday, February 10, 2018

Visiting Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve, 1/30/2018

Only about 8 miles from our RV park, is the Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve and Learning Center. It is a 162-acre preserve that is managed by Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation (dedicated in 2014). With a couple of miles of hiking trails, we decided to check it out. 


The Learning Center has exhibits, some live animals, and is used for educational programs. The park was established to provide opportunities for the community to understand the need to preserve the natural resources along the coastal ecosystem. 


fresh water tank displayed various native fish and a turtle. A couple of snakes and a salamander were also on display. 



playground and a picnic shelter is located near the Learning Center. 


Below is a map of the trails in the preserve. There are four habitats here: uplandsprairieestuarine wetlands, and sand flats.


We set out with our sweet doggie, Sadie, to explore the trails. Not much is in bloom this time of year, but there are lots of spiky plants here.




As we followed the various trails, we came upon multiple observation decks. Some provide views of the bay. 




The Osprey Overlook provides the best views of the bay. 



Sadie met this 10-month old cutie there. He wanted to play and she wanted to show him she was the boss. 


We continued on some unpaved and paved pathways through wetlands and prairie.  




We concluded our visit where we began at the Learning Center


This is a nice serene place to just go for a walk and enjoy nature. There is no admission fee and a parking lot near the entrance. You can check out their Events Calendar for a schedule of educational programs here www.cctexas.com/services/general-government/oso-bay-wetlands-preserve-learning-center.

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