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Guided nature walk at Grayton Beach State Park Dec. 27

Time: 10 a.m. Join in on a guided nature walk at Grayton Beach State Park on Dec. 27. Assistant Park Manager, Patrick, along with Park Ranger Jacob, will lead visitors on a walk through dune habitat. Learn of the many plant varieties which help support and protect the dunes. Parking will be available at the beach parking day use area. Picture taking is encouraged, so don’t forget your camera. The degree of difficulty for this event is “Moderate”.  Pets are not...

E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center hosts groundbreaking for Camp Long Leaf

The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center celebrated its latest endeavor, Camp Long Leaf, with a groundbreaking ceremony at their facility in Freeport Dec. 16. The event kicks off the development of what will be an overnight summer nature-based camp adventure for children. Camp Long Leaf will also offer overnight weekend rentals for activities such as team building retreats. The initial construction will be five cabins, along with a 3,500 square foot facility with full kitchen and eating area. Each of the...

E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Camp Longleaf groundbreaking Dec. 16

The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center, local non-profit Environmental Nature Center, invites you to become a part of the Adventure and celebrate the groundbreaking of a new sleep away summer camp called Camp Longleaf. The celebration will take place on Saturday, December 16th from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. with the Groundbreaking Ceremony starting at 11:00 a.m. The day will include food for purchase by Barefoot BBQ, music by the Graytones, hands-on animal encounters, exhibits, camp crafts, guided hikes, raffle prizes and...

Moonlight paddle at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Dec. 2

Join Topsail Hill Preserve State Park for a moonlight paddle on December 2, 2017 from 4 – 7 p.m.  Experience Campbell Lake on a Ranger guided paddling tour.  Participants must be experienced canoers/kayakers over 12 yrs old. Program is $40 per person and space is limited. Advanced online registration is required and can be done at www.topsailparkfriends.org. Program fee includes watercraft rental, PFD, paddle, park admission fee, glow sticks, tram ride to Campbell Lake and a donation to the Friends of Topsail...

Free admission to Florida State Parks on Veterans Day Nov. 11

Florida State Parks will be offering free admission for all families and visitors on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, to honor all who have served and are currently serving in our U.S. military. Florida State Parks offer year-round discounts on annual entrance passes to those who currently serve or have served in the U.S. military, veterans with service related disabilities and surviving spouses of members of the U.S. military who have fallen in combat. For a full list of events, please...

DEP announces opening of 175th State Park at Gilchrist Blue Springs

HIGH SPRINGS, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service announced the opening of Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park in High Springs, Florida’s 175th state park. The property, which contains six natural springs and includes approximately one mile of frontage along the Santa Fe River, has been providing recreational opportunities as a private park since 1958. As a state park, Gilchrist Blue Springs will continue to offer numerous opportunities for resource-based recreation, including swimming, paddling and hiking....