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Take a hike or a paddle with the Florida Trail Association

Florida Trail Association – Choctawhatchee Chapter Activities  2012 Activity Participants Please note: Contact the activity leader well in advance for more information and/or to reserve your place (Space is limited.) Unless instructed otherwise by the activity leader, each participant should bring: day pack, plenty of water (recommended minimum, 2 quarts), sun protection (hat, glasses, screen), insect repellent, lunch and or snacks, adequate clothing for the forecast, and comfortable, sturdy close toed shoes with socks. Long pants, work gloves, and extra...

Choctawhatchee Audubon events for January 2012

Join the Audubon for birding education and field trips The following are events and programs for the Choctawhatchee Audubon Society JANUARY 5: MONTHLY MEETING: Astronomy buffs of all ages will be entertained and educated at the next meeting of the Choctawhatchee Audubon Society. Be amazed at the massive size of the solar system by walking it out to scale. Learn constellations, hear intriguing stories, and search for distant planets. The program will be presented by Alan Knothe, who has taught...

Merry Christmas from Walton Outdoors

Warmest wishes for a very Merry Christmas Walton Outdoors would like to thank all of our readers for sharing and exploring the wonders of the outdoors this year. Peace and harmony to you and yours this holiday season. We look forward to sharing exciting new adventures in the coming year. God writes the gospel not in the Bible alone, but on trees and flowers and clouds and stars.  ~ Martin Luther...

Bald eagle arrives at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center

First of two new ambassadors at home in new aviary An beautiful new ambassador has arrived at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center! Lisa Miller, wildlife educator at the Center explains: For the past several months, there has been a flurry of exciting activity here at the E. O. Wilson Biophilia Center.  Some of you may have noticed the construction activity centered between the grass mounds and the classroom buildings.  We have been preparing for the arrival of our newest animal...

Take a historic tour of Econfina Dec. 10

Enjoy a day outdoors with the Florida Trail Association Date: December, 10th 2011 8:00 am – 12:00 pm The PANHANDLE Chapter of the Florida Trail Association is hosting a tour of Historic Econfina on December 10th. Tour guide will be Bob Hurst, a member of the FTA, Historical Society of Bay County, and Florida Panhandle Canoe and Kayak Club. The tour is open to the public. Sites that will be visited include Porter Cemetery, Walsingham Bridge/Path to the Forks, Gainer...