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Free entry to Florida State parks Nov. 11

In honor of Veterans Day, there will be free entry for everyone at state parks* on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The Florida Park Service encourages residents and visitors to celebrate veterans and active military personnel by bringing them to one of the 171 state parks and trails to enjoy outdoor activities. To learn more about our local State Parks click the links below: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Grayton Beach State Park Eden Gardens State Park Deer Lake State Park Camp Helen State...

Living Shoreline Trail opens at Eden Gardens State Park

The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA) of Northwest Florida State College in partnership with Eden Gardens State Park have completed a ‘Living Shoreline Trail’ to promote CBA’s living shoreline initiative and showcase the diverse vegetation at Eden Gardens State Park. Through a marked walking interpretive trail, you can now identify 18 species in the cultivated gardens, as well as many native plants. These include the famous “wedding tree”- a more than 600 year old live oak, and the “kissing tree”- two...

Choctawhatchee Audubon Society programs and events for November 2014

November 1: Field Trip to Laidlaw Preserve: Ron Houser of the Bay County Audubon Society will host a tour of the magnificent Laidlaw Preserve north of Vernon, FL. A wide variety of habitats ensure an interesting trip. Meet at the Bluewater Bay Winn-Dixie on Hwy 20 at 7:15 AM. Bring binoculars, lunch, water, insect repellent, and wear long pants and walking shoes. Call Ron for more information at 850-381-5651. November 6: Monthly Meeting/Public Program/Workshop: The Choctawhatchee Audubon Society will host...

Take a guided kayak tour of Western Lake Nov. 13

Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m. Hosted by Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, Discover Roads Less Traveled eco-tours will introduce you to some very special places in Walton county. This tour is kayak only. Travel from the water entry point of Western Lake to the lake outfall into 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. Moderate or higher exertion level,...

New ebook offers Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail version for the Panhandle

This Kindle guide covers 78 sites within the Panhandle Section of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail (GFBWT). The Panhandle Section of the GFWBT spans 16 counties, from the Perdido River on the Alabama border to the Aucilla River in Jefferson County. This guide will direct you to viewing locations where you can encounter birds and wildlife such as Mississippi Kite, White-breasted Nuthatch, Swainson’s Warbler, Kentucky Warbler, Bald Eagle, Florida Black Bear, West Indian Manatee, Silvery Checkerspot, Golden-banded Skipper...

Explore The Outdoors Festival 2014 a huge success

Walton Outdoors would like to take this opportunity to thank the great folks of DeFuniak Springs. Our Explore The Outdoors Festival along Lake DeFuniak on Oct. 11 was a huge success. More than 700 kids and their families enjoyed fishing, paddling, nature-based crafts, wildlife exhibits, nature exhibits, and bluegrass music along beautiful Lake DeFuniak. To the incredible exhibitors who made the day possible – my hat goes off to you. We would not of been able to pull it off without...