February 10, 2015

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Learn about exotic plant species at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Feb. 20

Date/time: Friday February 20, 1 – 2 p.m. Come learn about our non-native visitors. You may have some right in your own back yard, this program will teach you how to identify and get rid of plants that do not belong. Lots of time and money are spent on eradication of these plants, find out how you can help. Enter the park through the main gate and the staff will direct you to the park’s clubhouse, entry fee is $6.00....

Camellia Festival at Eden Gardens State Park Feb. 21

The Friends of Eden and Florida State Parks pay tribute to the camellia on Saturday, Feb. 21. The Camellia Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Eden Gardens State Park in Point Washington. Visitors are invited to stroll through amazing camellias, enjoy a camellia floral arrangement demonstration, learn air layering, (a camellia propagating technique), and camellia waxing for bloom preservation.  Attend a program  on camellia care and other plant related topics by Marie Harrison, a Master...

Geocachers enjoying Washington County Heritage GeoTrail

Outdoor fun received a boost recently with the opening of the new Washington County Heritage GeoTrail . The Washington County Tourist Development Council kicked off the new trail during the Caches, Critters & Cars event at Falling Waters State Park. The TDC created a game to go along with the trail in which geocachers are required to complete a certain amount of caches within each of four quadrants in Washington County to win a series of pathtags. Looks like the...

Learn about dragonflies at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Feb. 14

Date/time: Saturday February 14, 1- 2 p.m. They are one of the neatest insects in the world. They are fun to watch and help to reduce the amount of mosquitoes. This program not only teaches you about the Dragonfly, but also uses caught specimens and the creation of your own Dragon Fly to help visitors appreciate these flying wonders. This program is for all ages. Enter the park through the main gate and the staff will direct you to the...

Walton county fishing report for Feb. 5

Fishing is good Choctawhatchee Bay area: Trout bite still on along with a few redfish bites. River: Crappie and catfish biting on the river. Surf: A mixed bag. Hunting: Rut is on, a few big bucks out there. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s Gun and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport,...

FWC moving forward with comprehensive approach to reducing conflicts with bears

The Commission asked staff to move forward with developing specific plans for a limited bear hunt in certain parts of Florida From FWC Offices: In response to rapidly increasing conflicts and several incidents where bears seriously injured people, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is building on its long-standing, proactive approach to bear management. At its Feb. 4, 2015 meeting in Jacksonville, the FWC approved a plan to move forward with a variety of tools to manage bears...

Escape To Create hosts naturalist Mark Hainds and artist Donna Ruff Feb. 12

Escape To Create will present a program by naturalist Mark J. Hainds. It will be held at The REP Theater in Seaside on Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Hainds weaved his 1,200 mile walk along the Texas-Mexico border into a tale of discovery, nature adventure, and the stories of people he met. The documentary La Frontera, was filmed by the The Southern Documentary Project, an institute of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture. Hainds is an Alabama author, educator...