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Help FWC monitor horseshoe crabs spawning on beaches

A ritual dating back millions of years takes place again this spring on Florida beaches. Spring marks horseshoe crabs’ mating season, and biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) want the public’s help identifying spawning sites. Beachgoers will likely have the best luck spotting mating horseshoe crabs around high tide, just before, during or after a new or full moon. The conditions around the full moon this Sunday, March 16, and the new moon on March 30...

E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center’s annual Earth Day Festival April 5

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Festivities include: Live music by the Wildlife Specialists, festival food, Hands-on environmental demos and exhibits, World of Wonder, live animal programs, arts and crafts, local vendors, nature hikes, a children’s garden, bounce house, games, sweet treats, face painting, and much more. Admission is $8 Adults, $5 Children 2 and under Free. For more information, go to E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center’s website at www.eowilsoncenter.org or call 850-835-1824. The Center is located at  4956 Sate Highway...

Learn about sharks and dolphins March 15 at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

Time: 2 – 3 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. A $6.00 entry admission per vehicle into the park. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is located at 7525 W. Scenic Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida...

In The Grass, On The Reef: Oyster Doctors premiers on WFSU television March 19

Interested in learning about the delicate ecosystems along the Forgotten Coast? Learn what researchers have discovered by tuning in to the documentary “In The Grass, On the Reef: Oyster Doctors,” as it premiers on WFSU television at 8 p.m. EST on March 19. Four years of collaboration with marine researchers culminates in WFSU’s latest documentary, Oyster Doctors.  Dr. Randall Hughes, Dr. David Kimbro and their crews have let WFSU cameras be there for the twists and turns, failures and successes,...

Hazmat collection day in north and south Walton Mar. 22

The Walton Board of County Commissioners is sponsoring a project to collect, recycle, treat and properly dispose of these and other household hazardous wastes: Pesticides – Used Oil – Stale Gasoline – Solvents – Fertilizers – Paint – Paint Thinners – Paint Strippers – Batteries – Furniture Polish – Brake Fluid – Engine Degreasers – Anti-Freeze – Pool Chemicals – Insecticides – Spot Removers Waste tire amnesty will also be held on the same date, during the same hours and...

Award winning cinematographer creating coastal dune lake documentary

With beautiful beaches, wetlands, rivers and rare coastal dune lakes, Walton County Florida abounds with spectacular natural landscapes. The unique coastal dune lakes in South Walton are particularly special, providing stunning vistas, recreational opportunities, and valuable habitat for wildlife. Bringing awareness of our lakes is key to helping preserve our environment; not only for the present, but for future generations. We are fortunate to now have an educational documentary in the works which will encapsulate the value of our treasured...