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Guided plant walk at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park March 20

You’re invited to a plant identification walk at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on the third Monday of the month. The walk starts at 9:00 am at tram stop #2, and is led by Bill Kuenstler, Master Gardener and Master Naturalist. Learn about the many native plants at the park. Driving Directions Located in Santa Rosa Beach, the park is located 1/4 south of U.S. Hwy 98 on western end of Scenic Hwy. 30A.  ::MAP:...

Guided plant walk at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Feb. 20

You’re invited to a plant identification walk at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on the third Monday of the month. The walk starts at 9:00 am at tram stop #2, and is led by Bill Kuenstler, Master Gardener and Master Naturalist. Learn about the many native plants at the park. Driving Directions Located in Santa Rosa Beach, the park is located 1/4 south of U.S. Hwy 98 on western end of Scenic Hwy. 30A.  ::MAP:  ...

Sandhill cranes winter in north Walton County

Winter visitors a welcome sight for local bird lovers For the last several years, migrating sandhill cranes have been spending the winter months in north Walton County in Paxton. Foraging in a wetland area and private pasture near Lake Jackson, more than 24 sandhill cranes spend several months in the area every year. Typically migrating in mid-December and staying until mid-March, the cranes are a welcome sight. With a wingspan of 73 inches and standing more than 41 inches tall,...

Enjoy a first day hike at area Florida State Parks

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Enjoy a guided hike at 9 a.m. to ring in the new year anytime during park hours at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. Begin at day use parking lot. Free with park entry. Contact Julie.Combs@FloridaDEP.gov for more information. Driving Directions Located in Santa Rosa Beach, the park is located 1/4 south of U.S. Hwy 98 on western end of Scenic Hwy. 30A.  ::MAP: Park Fees Admission Fees –  $6.00 per vehicle (up to 8 people)...

Guided plant walk at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Jan. 16

You’re invited to a plant identification walk at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on the third Monday of the month. The walk starts at 9:00 am at tram stop #2, and is led by Bill Kuenstler, Master Gardener and Master Naturalist. Learn about the many native plants at the park. Driving Directions Located in Santa Rosa Beach, the park is located 1/4 south of U.S. Hwy 98 on western end of Scenic Hwy. 30A.  ::MAP:  ...

Ranger led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park Dec. 1

Enjoy a ranger-led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 from 10 – 11 a.m. Join in for a ranger-guided nature hike. Camp Helen boasts nine distinct natural communities throughout the park with varied flora and fauna. Learn about our rare coastal dune lake, Lake Powell, as well as the park wildlife. Hike is suitable for all ages. Dress for the weather; water and bug spray are recommended. The Friends of Camp Helen are excited to be open...

Exploring Escribano: History and Ecology Kayak Tour Dec. 2

Exploring Escribano: History and Ecology Kayak Tour Dec. 2 Join Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) to discover ecology and history on one of Florida’s most beautiful bays on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. This tour will last approximately two hours; participants will be traveling at a leisurely pace approximately 2 miles along Escribano Point in a loop on Blackwater Bay. Tour participants will meet at 9:30am for a safety briefing and an introduction before we set...