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Williford Spring renovations on track, planned opening for summer 2016

Features include canoe dock, boardwalk, picnic pavilions The Northwest Florida Water Management District, along with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), are working on the major restoration of Williford Spring in southern Washington County. The $1.52 million project will improve water quality and protect the shoreline of Williford Spring. The project also includes recreational enhancements that will improve public access to the spring in a way that protects the health of the...

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....

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...

Volunteers needed for oyster shell bagging Feb. 9

The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance is looking for volunteers to help bag oyster shells on Feb. 9, 2015 from 9 a.m. – 12 Noon. You will be bagging at the South Walton Center of Northwest Florida State College, 109 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach. RSVP to Rachel Gwin at (850) 200-4173 or gwinr@nwfsc.edu. What to bring/wear: Wear clothes and close-toed shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring sunscreen, snacks, a water bottle and a hat. Water and gloves will be...

Become a mad scientist at the E.O.Wilson Biophilia Center Jan. 3

Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Become a MAD Scientist at the E.O.Wilson Biophilia Center on Jan. 3. The event lasts from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities will include a LIVE interactive science show at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Experience a foggy dry ice storm with giant floating beach balls and even a special Mad Science burp potion. Taste the science of cotton candy, carry out slippery, slimy experiments, and create a black light work of art! General...

Learn about sharks and dolphins at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Dec. 20

Date/time: Saturday December 20, 1 -2 p.m. Often times these two animals can be seen from the beach, this program will help you identify the differences between the two which will help you discover who’s who. There will be a discussion on what to look for and certain behaviors that can useful in spotting both creatures from the beach. Enter the park through the main gate and the staff will direct you to the park’s clubhouse. A $6.00 entry admission...