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Step back in time at the Apalachicola Maritime Museum

If you haven’t been to the Apalachicola Maritime Museum lately you are in for a pleasant surprise. Over the last few years many enhancements have been made, and the museum now is chock full of the area’s maritime history. The building houses several restored wooden boats, motors, marine equipment and a pictorial glimpse of days gone by along the river. The museum was founded to celebrate and preserve the rich maritime history of Apalachicola in a hands-on learning environment with...

Choctawhatchee Audubon April events

April 3: MONTHLY MEETING PROGRAM: “Optics for Birding” will be presented by local nature photographer and lifelong optics lover, Walt Spence. Spence will cover various types of binoculars and spotting scopes, and will also discuss their practical use. As this will be geared for beginners, emphasis will be placed on selecting the right equipment, and getting the most out of it. The meeting will be held in Room 130 on the ground floor of the Student Services Center at the...

Take a guided tour of Point Washington State forest March 17

Time: 9-11:30 am The Florida Pandhandle is one of the five richest biodiversity hotspots in North America. Walton County’s extraordinary ecosystems are home to numerous and unusual native plants and animals. Besides its white-sand beaches, the County boasts the Choctawhatchee River (Florida’s fourth largest in volume), Choctawhatchee Bay, many creeks and streams, and the extremely rare coastal dune lakes. Hosted by Choctawhathcee Basin Alliance, Discover Roads Less Traveled eco-tours will introduce you to some of these very special places. Click...

Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance hosting eco-tours in South Walton

Discover roads less traveled The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA), in partnership with Visit South Walton and Northwest Florida State College, presents a series of Spring eco-adventures in South Walton County. Discover Roads Less Traveled offers visitors and residents varied opportunities to explore and discover the natural resources that make South Walton unique. Descriptions are available online at www.basinalliance.org by clicking the EcoTours information box at the lower-left. Prices vary, starting at $15. Registration is by phone at 850-200-4160. The Florida...