April 15, 2009

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E. O. Wilson Biophilia Center construction nears completion

Facility will provide extraordinary learning opportunities The long awaited $7 million dollar, 28,500 sq. ft. E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center has taken shape, with construction completion slated for June and grand opening in September. Developed by local conservationist, M.C. Davis on his 48,000-acre conservation land named Nokuse Plantation, the Center will offer students and visitors spectacular interactive exhibits which will offer a better understanding of the environment as well as educate on the importance of biodiversity, ecosystems, and to encourage conservation,...

Locals enjoy a colorful hangout

Springtime in the trees Local photographer and tree climber, Brandan Babineaux shared his love for getting into the trees with a few local kids on April 8. Zane Johnson, son of Billy Johnson is shown above in this vivid and colorful photo at one of their secret spots near Bowman Bayou in Santa Rosa Beach. For more information about Brandan and his photography, go to: http://brandanbabineaux.com...

A journey to the Glendale Memorial Nature Preserve

A fun and peculiar adventure not to be missed Up in the Northern part of Walton County sits an extraordinary and interesting place called the Glendale Memorial Nature Preserve. What a great morning I had off the beaten path, exploring living things, rusted things, and eco-friendly methods of laying the deceased to rest. Where else can you find a bamboo farm, Rustaphorian sculptures, a chufa farmer and a green burial ground? John Wilkerson, along with his brother Bill and John’s...

Wheelchairs now available at two South Walton beach accesses

High tech chairs offer beach enjoyment for handicapped South Walton Fire District Lifeguard Stations now offer beach wheelchairs for use at two locations: Ed Walline (Tower #6) at the corner of Scenic Hwy. 30A and CR 393, and Bramble Grove/Santa Clara Street in Seagrove (Tower #2). SWFD will be offering a chair at Miramar (Tower #8), near Pompano Joe’s as soon as the boardwalk construction is complete....

Mallard ducklings don’t make good Easter presents

Think twice before putting Florida’s native wildlife in jeopardy With Easter approaching, many parents contemplate purchasing mallard ducklings as gifts for their children.  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) suggests buying your child the stuffed-animal version instead. “Although these ducklings might make nice pets while they’re young, they can live 10 years and quickly outgrow the cute-and-fuzzy stage, leaving full-size droppings on your patio and outdoor furniture,” FWC waterfowl management coordinator Joe Benedict said.  “When this happens, parents...