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Learn about shorebirds at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park May 4

Join Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and the Audubon Society on May 4, 2018 from 10 – 11 a.m. and learn about the shorebirds that nest on and visit the beaches of the Florida Panhandle. This program is free with regular park admission. Topsail Talks is a monthly educational discovery series with presentations from organizations and government agencies from outside the park.  Future dates and topics are “Living Bear-wise” by FWCC on June 15, “Prescribed Fires and the Forest” by...

E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center offering summer day and week long camps

The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center is offering a variety of fun camps this summer with both day and week long sessions. Day camps are every Wednesday with a different theme, and are offered for $45 each session. Get ready to paint, move, play, and explore! June 6- Totally Turtles June 13- Forest Friends June 20- Pond Pals June 27- Radical Reptiles July 11- All About Owls July 18-Let’s Wing It! Birds July 25- Buggin’ Out August 1- Mad Science Experiments...

New trail offerings at Ponce de Leon Springs State Park

Ponce de Leon Springs State Park now offers four miles of trail opportunities in their previously undeveloped southern section of the park. In addition to the popular spring area, the park has converted their service roads, which spans approximately four miles. This portion of the park offers scenic views of upland, bottomland, and wetland areas. The trail is moderate terrain and suitable for hiking or biking. Recently burned in March 2018, new wiregrass and vegetation are reappearing in abundance. Along...

Explore the Town Center trails in Santa Rosa Beach

Four miles of meandering trails around South Walton’s Government Center a pleasant walk or bike ride Many folks aren’t aware of the scenic, leisurely trails located around the busy South Walton Government Annex buildings in Santa Rosa Beach. The multi-modal trails offer more than four miles of hiking and biking enjoyment. Easily accessible, one can meander along and enjoy the beauty of South Walton’s natural resources. The trails boasts forest footpaths, multi-use paved trails, and bridges crossing over wetlands areas....

Explore winter blooming camellias at Eden Gardens State Park

Winter in northwest Florida typically doesn’t offer a wealth of colorful landscapes to explore. However, one exception is the beautiful abundance of flowering camellias at Eden Gardens State Park. Naturally in bloom from October through March, there are more than 200 trees offering more than 40 different varieties to enjoy along the garden trails. With the nurturing of dedicated volunteers, the camellias are a thriving part of the park’s wonderful gardens. The history dates back to the previous landowner, Lois...