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Friends of St. Joseph Bay Preserves hosting photo contest

Got a great nature photo? Help support the Friends of St. Joseph Bay Preserves by competing in a nature photo contest. Prizes and ribbons will be awarded along with the opportunity to sell your photo entry with a portion of the proceeds going to the Preserves. Winning photos will be on display at Bay Day at the Buffer Preserve on Feb. 4 along with an exhibit at the Preserves Center Feb. 4-11 and the Apalachicola Center for History, Culture and...

Bald eagle arrives at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center

First of two new ambassadors at home in new aviary An beautiful new ambassador has arrived at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center! Lisa Miller, wildlife educator at the Center explains: For the past several months, there has been a flurry of exciting activity here at the E. O. Wilson Biophilia Center.  Some of you may have noticed the construction activity centered between the grass mounds and the classroom buildings.  We have been preparing for the arrival of our newest animal...

Walton area residents craft melodic bamboo flutes

Homegrown natural elements used in True Grass Flutes There’s nothing better than enjoying something special that is home grown here in Walton County. We are fortunate to have many great local farmers and artists in our area who offer great products. One cool local cottage industry is True Grass Flutes in DeFuniak Springs. Tommie Gipson of True Grass Flutes enjoys spending time outdoors kayaking, bike riding and playing his hand crafted bamboo flutes. The DeFuniak Springs resident enjoys the flute...

Take a historic tour of Econfina Dec. 10

Enjoy a day outdoors with the Florida Trail Association Date: December, 10th 2011 8:00 am – 12:00 pm The PANHANDLE Chapter of the Florida Trail Association is hosting a tour of Historic Econfina on December 10th. Tour guide will be Bob Hurst, a member of the FTA, Historical Society of Bay County, and Florida Panhandle Canoe and Kayak Club. The tour is open to the public. Sites that will be visited include Porter Cemetery, Walsingham Bridge/Path to the Forks, Gainer...