Weeks Bayou

Weeks Bayou is one of the hidden scenic and ecological gems of Ocean Springs Mississippi. Shortly after Hurricane Katrina ravaged the region, the Land Trust purchased this former home site and restored it to 13,000 square feet of tidally influenced estuarine marsh. A 4’ high retaining wall was removed and the site was regraded to be a tidal flat with an adjacent upland slope.

Working with volunteers from CDC Climb’s AmeriCorps program, the Land Trust then planted native marsh grasses and trees. The material from the former retaining wall was recycled for use as a platform for an outdoor classroom which is utilized by the University of Southern Mississippi’s Marine Education Center as they educate students on the importance of conserving the Gulf Coast’s marine estuaries. Visitors to the site will enjoy two scenic overlooks on Weeks Bayou as they travel along the short trail.