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Choctawhatchee Audubon events for November

Join the Choctawhatchee Audubon for birding education and field trips The following are events and programs for the Choctawhatchee Audubon Society NOVEMBER 3: MONTHLY MEETING: Birders and other nature enthusiasts will enjoy a program by Barb Almario of the Florida Wildlife & Conservation Commission titled, “Demographic Monitoring of the Bachman’s Sparrow in the Blackwater Wildlife Management Area”. Learn about efforts to studyand protect this celebrated, but declining, species whose song is one the the sounds most identified with the pine...

Pick your own Halloween pumpkin at Cypress Cattle Company

Fresh pumpkins, gourds and more at Cypress Cattle Company Interested in getting the freshest pumpkin available for this Halloween? You can pick your own at Cypress Cattle Company in Ponce De Leon. Cypress offering a variety of pumpkins from their 5-acre patch; big Jacks $5, medium Jacks $4, mini Jacks $2 and gourds for $2. They are also offering okra, watermelon and bell peppers. Call Luke Langford at (850) 685-5890. Open Mon. – Sat. 9 – 5. Sun. 12 Noon...

Explore the Creek Trail in Santa Rosa Beach

Four miles of meandering trails a pleasant walk or bike ride Many folks aren’t aware of a great little trail to explore in Santa Rosa Beach. Located around the busy South Walton Government Annex buildings, the Creek Trail offers more than four miles of hiking and biking enjoyment. Easily accessible, one can meander through the trails and enjoy the beauty of South Walton’s natural resources. The Creek Trail boasts forest footpaths, multi-use paved trails, and bridges crossing over wetlands areas....

Twin Oaks Farm tour Oct. 16, 2011

Enjoy a day of workshops on a Certified Organic farm As one of the featured farms on the New Leaf Market Farm Tour, Twin Oaks Farm is hosting a day of workshops and farm tours on Oct. 16, 2011. Twin Oaks Farm is a 94-acre Certified Organic farm located in Holmes County, Florida. Twin Oaks raise chickens and ducks for egg and meat production, their hens are fed a certified organic mix of grains without soy. They roam freely on...

Enjoy stargazing at Topsail Oct. 27

Enjoy the wonders of the night sky Thurs., Oct. 27 – 7:30 p.m. Are you curious about the night sky?  Have you ever looked up above through the lens of a telescope?  If you’re ready for a night of exploration and fun come out and join the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association as they share their knowledge about the wonders of the universe.  Park at the Day-Use area and look for all the telescopes. All programs except Breakfast with a Ranger...