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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...

E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center’s annual Earth Day Festival April 5

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Festivities include: Live music by the Wildlife Specialists, festival food, Hands-on environmental demos and exhibits, World of Wonder, live animal programs, arts and crafts, local vendors, nature hikes, a children’s garden, bounce house, games, sweet treats, face painting, and much more. Admission is $8 Adults, $5 Children 2 and under Free. For more information, go to E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center’s website at www.eowilsoncenter.org or call 850-835-1824. The Center is located at  4956 Sate Highway...

Help gopher tortoise conservation efforts with your smartphone

Become a citizen scientist! The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) needs your help documenting where gopher tortoises live. You can help by downloading and using the “Florida Gopher Tortoise” Smartphone application (app). With this app, you can record the location of gopher tortoises you may see in your yard, neighborhood, or crossing the road. This information will help FWC biologists better understand where populations of gopher tortoises live. The app also contains gopher tortoise information and a fun...

Learn about sharks and dolphins March 15 at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

Time: 2 – 3 p.m. Often times these two animals can be seen from the beach, this program will help you identify the differences between the two which will help you discover who’s who. There will be a discussion on what to look for and certain behaviors that can useful in spotting both creatures. A $6.00 entry admission per vehicle into the park. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is located at 7525 W. Scenic Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida...

Learn about alligators March 22 at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

Time: 2 – 3 p.m. These formidable creatures were once hunted to near extinction, but have made an incredible recovery. Come learn the full history of Florida’s most famous reptile at a informative slideshow presentation at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. Park staff will direct you to the clubhouse upon entering the park. A $6.00 entry admission per vehicle into the park. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is located at 7525 W. Scenic Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459....

In The Grass, On The Reef: Oyster Doctors premiers on WFSU television March 19

Interested in learning about the delicate ecosystems along the Forgotten Coast? Learn what researchers have discovered by tuning in to the documentary “In The Grass, On the Reef: Oyster Doctors,” as it premiers on WFSU television at 8 p.m. EST on March 19. Four years of collaboration with marine researchers culminates in WFSU’s latest documentary, Oyster Doctors.  Dr. Randall Hughes, Dr. David Kimbro and their crews have let WFSU cameras be there for the twists and turns, failures and successes,...

Special needs in nature day at E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center March 8

Register in advance for this special day On Saturday, March 8th, the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center will host its second “Special Needs in Nature Day.”  If you have someone in your family with special needs, come join in on a great day exploring at the Center. Activities will be focused to engage people with predominantly the Autism and Asperger spectrums.  This event provides an opportunity for people with special needs to connect with nature.  Several of the wildlife species at...