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Take a guided New Year’s Day hike at Grayton Beach, Topsail Hill Preserve, Eden Gardens, or Rocky Bayou State Park

December 26, 2013
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Birding, Eco adventure, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, Parks, Trails/Hiking

Celebrate America’s State Parks First Day Hikes at local park Grayton Beach State Park – 1o a.m.: On Wednesday January 1st, 2014 celebrate America’s State Parks First Day Hike with Park Services Specialist Patrick Hartsfield at 10 a.m. for a 3 1/2 mile hike through the forest that is part of Grayton Beach State Park. Learn about the restoration projects going on behind the scenes as well as discover one of Walton County’s rare coastal dune lakes. Participants will meet...

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Christmas greetings from Walton Outdoors

December 24, 2013
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Home/Garden, Nature

“God writes the gospel not in the Bible alone, but on trees and flowers and clouds and stars.” ~Martin Luther Wishing our readers a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!...

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Join the Bay County Audubon for a field trip or movie in January or February

December 23, 2013
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Birding, Eco adventure, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun

Monday, January 13, 2014 – 7 p.m. – General meeting at Panama City Garden Club. Tony Menart – The Best of India and Sri Lanka – A birding travel video. Monday, February 10, 2014- 7 p.m. – General meeting at Panama City Garden Club. Norm Capra – The Amazing Avian Brain. A brief presentation explaining why calling someone a “bird brain” should be considered a compliment. Field Trips: January 17 – 19, 2014 – 3-day trip to Cedar Key, Fla., about a...

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Take a hike with a ranger at Grayton Beach State Park Dec. 28

December 23, 2013
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Beaches, Nature, Parks, Trails/Hiking

Time: 10 a.m. On Saturday, Dec. 28, join Grayton Beach State Park’s Ranger Chad for a guided walk on the beach nature trail. Discover how the dunes protect the park from hurricanes and storm. Also learn about the endangered farmer of the dunes, the Choctawhatchee Beach Mouse. Please meet at the east end of the beach parking area. The walk will leave from the beach parking area. Admission is $5.00 per vehicle. Grayton Beach State Park is located at 357...

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Learn about pines and palms at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Dec. 21

December 18, 2013
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Eco adventure, Environment, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun

Time: 2 – 3 p.m. Learn about pines and palms at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Sat., Dec. 21. This ranger led program will help you learn to identify two of our most common species of plant life. There are several different types of both palms and pine trees; this program will help you to identify which ones you encounter the most. This is a hands on all ages program and you will have the opportunity to make a...

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Choctawhatchee Audubon programs and events for January 2014

December 17, 2013
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Birding, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun

January 2, Monthly Meeting Program: “The Shark Tank” by Charidy “Sharkie” Krouse, shark biologist and conservationist. Sharkie presents an overview of the beautiful, mysterious, ecologically important and often misunderstood shark. She will discuss various species found along the Emerald Coast, their behaviors, reproduction, life strategies, facts and myths and much more. The meeting will be held in Room 130 on the ground floor of the Student Services Center at the Niceville campus of Northwest Florida State College, and will begin...

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Birding volunteers needed for Audubon Christmas bird count on the Choctawhatchee River and Holmes Creek Dec. 29

December 16, 2013
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Birding, Nature

The 5th annual Choctawhatchee River Christmas Bird Count will be on Sunday, December 29. Leader of the count, James R. Hill, III, is looking for volunteers who will boat /paddle and identify birds along the Choctawhatchee River and Holmes Creek. Along the Choctawhatchee River specifically from the SR 90 bridge in Caryville to the takeout at Douglas Ferry Road Landing. And/or put in at Douglas Ferry Road Landing and take out at Jenkins Landing at the end of Choctaw Road...

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Learn about sharks and dolphins at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Dec. 20

December 16, 2013
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Eco adventure, Environment, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun

Time: 2 – 3 p.m. Learn about sharks and dolphins at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Dec. 20. Often times these two animals can be seen from the beach, this program will help you identify the differences between the two. There will be a discussion on what to look for and certain behaviors that can useful in spotting both creatures. Program is at the clubhouse. A $6.00 entry admission per vehicle into the park. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is...

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