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Poetry in the pines hike at Blackwater River State Park Nov. 10

This ranger led hike will bring people together for an improvised writing event. Open to all ages, participants have the opportunity to use the setting of the longleaf forest for literary inspiration in this creative writing of poetry written by the participants during the event. The inspiration and sharing of ecological values will continue through reading the poetry the forest inspires in the perspectives of the writers in this eco creativity event. The hike will be from 2 – 4...

Ranger led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park Oct. 3

Enjoy a ranger-led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 from 10 – 11 a.m. Join in for a ranger-guided nature hike. Camp Helen boasts nine distinct natural communities throughout the park with varied flora and fauna. Learn about our rare coastal dune lake, Lake Powell, as well as the park wildlife. Hike is suitable for all ages. Dress for the weather; water and bug spray are recommended. The Friends of Camp Helen are excited to be open...

Family Bay Day at Rocky Bayou State Park Sept. 28

Join in for Family Bay Day at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hosted by the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA) in partnership with the Choctawhatchee Bay Estuary Program, and generously supported by the Mattie Kelly Environmental Initiative (MKEI) through the Northwest Florida State College Foundation, this free event is perfect for nature lovers of all ages. The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance will have educational stations for outreach about the Choctawhatchee...

Ranger led kayak ecotour at Camp Helen State Park Sept. 19

Join a Camp Helen State Park Ranger for a leisurely 90-minute paddle on Lake Powell on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Lake Powell is the largest Coastal Dune Lake in North America. Learn about the history, natural communities and wildlife that make this Outstanding Florida Water so unique and important. This guided kayak tour will be enjoyable for individuals, families and groups. Must be 12 years of age or older and able to independently navigate...

Ranger led kayak ecotour at Camp Helen State Park Sept. 5

Join a Camp Helen State Park Ranger for a leisurely 90-minute paddle on Lake Powell on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Lake Powell is the largest Coastal Dune Lake in North America. Learn about the history, natural communities and wildlife that make this Outstanding Florida Water so unique and important. This guided kayak tour will be enjoyable for individuals, families and groups. Must be 12 years of age or older and able to independently navigate...

Coastal dune lake tour of Western Lake at Grayton Beach State Park Oct. 5

Come celebrate Coastal Dune Lake Appreciation month as our University of Florida’s Panhandle Outdoor Live team provides a guided walking tour of the nature trail surrounding Western Lake in Grayton Beach State Park. Join local Walton and Okaloosa County University of Florida Extension Agents to learn more about our globally rare coastal dune lakes, their history, surrounding ecosystems, and local protections. Walk the nature trail through coastal habitats including maritime hammocks, coastal scrub, salt marsh wetlands, and coastal forest. The...

Deer Lake restoration tour in Santa Rosa Beach Oct. 2

Come celebrate Coastal Dune Lake Week at the Deer Lake restoration site on Oct. 2, 2023 from 9 a.m. – 12 Noon. Learn more about ecosystem restoration efforts on coastal dune lakes in Walton County, Florida. The Atlanta Botanical Gardens will provide an informative tour of their restoration efforts within the Deer Lake watershed. The event is free with park fee admission, and the group will meet at Deer Lake State Park, 6350 East County Highway 30A Santa Rosa Beach,...