Dameron Marsh Natural Area Preserve |
The guided walks will be held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays from
September through November and then start again in March through May.
(The bugs are ferocious during the summer.) Walks start at 10:00 AM and
usually last 2 hours or more. This 316 acre preserve harbors exquisite examples of bayside
habitats and natural communities. Included are high saltmarsh, bayside
pine-hardwood forest, tidal mud flats and a high-energy beach. It is one
of the most significant marshes in the bay for shorebirds and marsh-nesting
birds, as well as supporting a population of northeastern beach tiger
beetle. Thanks to the Department of Conservation and Recreation and volunteers
a board walk has been installed leading to a wildlife observation platform.
Wear comfortable shoes or boots, and bring a windbreaker or light jacket. Leave as little skin exposed as possible. Use bug repellent and bring some along. Rest rooms are not available at the preserve. To reach Dameron Marsh |