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Take a guided eco tour of Western Lake on a kayak or stand up paddle board April 28

April 15, 2014
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Beaches, Eco adventure, Environment, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, paddle/surf/boat, Parks

Time: 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. You will travel from where the water comes in to Western Lake to where the water goes out from Western Lake to the Gulf of Mexico. Discussion topics will include history, coastal dune lake ecology, and local anecdotes, as well as efforts to preserve the lakes and how the lakes preserve us. Your guide will be Karl Renelt. Moderate or higher exertion level, depending on wind conditions. Participants are asked to bring forecast compatible clothing...

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Choctawhatchee Estuary Family Festival in Niceville April 26

April 15, 2014
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Eco adventure, Environment, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun

The Seventh Annual Choctawhatchee Estuary Family Festival, a free family and community event for all ages, will be held Saturday, April 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park, located at 4281 Highway 20 East in Niceville. There is no park entrance fee for the festival which offers fun activities, hand-on displays and environmental awareness. The event is hosted by the Mattie M. Kelly Cultural & Environmental Institute at Northwest Florida State College, with...

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Take a guided canoe/kayak tour of Campbell Lake at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park April 24

April 15, 2014
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Beaches, Birding, Eco adventure, Environment, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, paddle/surf/boat, Parks

Time: 1 p.m. Campbell Lake is one of the most pristine coastal dune lakes in South Walton. This tour is an opportunity to experience it up-close. Participants will meet at Tram Stop One in the parking area behind the ranger station at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and ride down to the Campbell Lake recreation area. After a brief safety discussion, participants will launch canoes and kayaks and tour the lake by following the shoreline. Along the way, the park...

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Community clean up day at Legion Park April 26

April 14, 2014
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Environment, Home/Garden

Walton County District 4 Commissioner Sara Comander will be hosting a community clean up day in Miramar Beach at Legion Park April 26 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. The park is located on Ponce de Leon Street. Dumpsters will be provided for Walton County residents to dump trash, yard debris, tires, appliances and other miscellaneous items. A crew and equipment will be available to off-load heavy items. Recycling trailers will also be available for newspapers, glass and aluminum. Items...

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Take a hike on the Florida Trail along Econfina Creek

April 14, 2014
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Birding, Eco adventure, Environment, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, paddle/surf/boat, Trails/Hiking

Scenic vistas await the explorer Hiking the Florida Trail along the Econfina Creek just north of Panama City in Washington County is a must do for anyone who enjoys nature. This portion of the Trail in Northwest Florida runs along the creek for a stretch of approximately 18 miles, with three convenient accesses. Choose from Scott Road trail head off of U.S. Hwy. 231 just north of Fountain; SR 20 trailhead between SR 77 and U.S. Hwy 231 near Pitt Spring...

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Have breakfast with a ranger and Turtle Bob at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park April 12

April 7, 2014
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Eco adventure, Environment, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun

Time: 9 – 10:30 a.m. Topsail Hill invites you to a special breakfast on Sat., April 12, with guest speaker Turtle Bob from the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center. Turtle Bob will talk about the importance of our local turtles and gopher tortoises. This will be a fun and informative program for all ages. Upon entering the park, the staff at the ranger station will direct you to the clubhouse. Breakfast is provided for a suggested donation of $5, or you...

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Take a guided paddle excursion from Eden Gardens State Park to Peach Creek April 14

March 30, 2014
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Eco adventure, Environment, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, paddle/surf/boat, Parks

Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m. Participants will launch from Eden Gardens State Park, paddling Tucker Bayou to Peach Creek. Discussion topics will include marsh ecosystems and the history of Choctawhatchee logging. The excursion will be led by Karl Renelt. Moderate or higher exertion level, depending on wind conditions. Participants are asked to bring forecast compatible clothing and personal comfort items (i.e. sunscreen, bug spray, etc.). Kayak or stand-up paddleboard (SUP) rental included in the cost of the tour. Space is...

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Take a guided tour of the wet prairies at Grayton Beach State Park April 16

March 28, 2014
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Eco adventure, Environment, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, Parks, Trails/Hiking

Time: 10 a.m. Join the Park Ranger at Grayton Beach State Park for an informative tour of some of the park’s wet prairie restoration areas. Learn the importance of these areas, which endangered plants call them home, and how titi trees impact the hydrology and flora of these areas. The ranger will discuss the importance of the prescribed fire program at the park, explaining how fire is a necessity for habitat restoration, wildlife management, and decreasing loading fuels to help...

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