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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...

Learn, volunteer and go birding with Choctawhatchee Audubon in November

Enjoy educational opportunities with the Choctawhatchee Audubon this November. Thursday, November 3 – Jeff Talbert, project coordinator with Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Dept. of Conservation and Research will be talking about some of the more unique plants that contribute to our area’s most biologically diverse ecosystems, particularly our local wetlands around the coastal dune lakes in Walton County. The program will be in Room 800 on the 2nd floor of the Chandler Center of Crosspoint Church, NW door of 519 Helms...

Ranger led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park Nov. 3

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...

Guided plant walk at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Oct. 17

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. Park fees are waived until Labor Day weekend. Driving Directions Located in Santa Rosa Beach, the park is located 1/4 south of U.S. Hwy 98 on western end of Scenic...

Ranger led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park Oct. 6

Enjoy a ranger-led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park on Thursday, Oct. 6, 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...

Guided plant walk at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Sept. 19

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. Park fees are waived until Labor Day weekend. Driving Directions Located in Santa Rosa Beach, the park is located 1/4 south of U.S. Hwy 98 on western end of Scenic...

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

Enjoy a ranger-led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022 from 10 – 11 a.m. 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 for kayak and SUP rentals 7...

Guided plant walk at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Aug. 15

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. Park fees are waived until Labor Day weekend. Driving Directions Located in Santa Rosa Beach, the park is located 1/4 south of U.S. Hwy 98 on western end of Scenic...