While most of the cypresses have been lost to saltwater intrusion and the wetlands are changing into saline communities, the site still retains its historic wetland character. A variety of plant species found in this basin swamp include white mangrove, wax myrtle, dahoon holly, coastal plain willow, pond apple, and giant leather fern. The wetland areas harbor an assortment of crabs and crayfish, fish, and amphibians and serve as excellent foraging grounds for many species of wading and shore birds. The diversity of birds found feeding in the hammock and basin swamp areas also reflects the availability of large insect populations and the abundance of other food sources on the site.
Current access is limited to organized group nature walks.
Secret Woods Nature Center 2701 W. State Rd.