The Pond

The Duck Pond encompasses 1.2 acres and is manmade. The depth ranges from one foot to 15-20 feet. The pond has two piers and one bridge. Below are some interesting facts about the pond!

Inhabitants include: large mouth bass, channel catfish, bullhead catfish, blue catfish, various sunfish, turtles, non-venomous water snakes, venomous water moccasin, domestic and wild water fowl, egrets, herons, various aquatic insects and arthropods.

Uses for science lessons

• Collecting microscopic aquatic organisms
• Water turbidity studies
• Measuring distances and calculating areas in square feet, square yards, square meters, and acres
• Measuring oxygen levels
• Collecting water samples for various tests

Uses for summer recreation

• Canoeing skills classes
• Fishing skills classes

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