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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...

Learn about snakes at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Dec. 3

Education is key when learning about Florida snakes Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Location: E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Head over to the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center on Dec. 3 and learn all about snakes as Joe Wyatt gives a presentation about snakes in the Florida Panhandle.  Joe is the Naturalist at Hammock Bay in Freeport, Florida.  He has over 20 years of experience in the Natural Resources field.  Joe has advised and worked for several different conservation organizations from...

Choctawhatchee Audubon Society events and programs for December 2011

Join the Choctawhatchee Audubon in the annual Christmas bird count! DECEMBER 10: CHRISTMAS PARTY: The Choctawhatchee Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Party will be held at Ed’s Legendary Seafood and Steaks Restaurant in Palm Plaza, Niceville, at 6 p.m., Saturday, December 10. Departing member, Don Ware, will be roasted and toasted, and there will be a raffle. Drinks and dinner will be available from the menu. Contact Phyllis Cheney to make reservations at 850-240-3688, or by e-mail at phyllisearly@yahoo.com. DECEMBER 15...

Photo journey of Northwest Florida’s flora and fauna at E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Nov. 19

Matt Greene, a wildlife biologist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, will present “A Photo Journey of Northwest Florida’s Flora and Fauna”  on Nov. 19 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center. The presentation will highlight the region’s longleaf pine ecosystem with its rich botanical diversity. Matt will include information on the role of prescribed fire in Florida, along with a discussion on the history of land use throughout Northern Florida. Matt is...

FWC solicits feedback on new bear management plan

New management plan will include measurable objectives regarding bear populations, habitat, citizen education and outreach, and human-bear conflicts After dwindling to as few as 300 bears in the 1970s, the Florida black bear population has rebounded to an estimated 3,000 bears today. Bears and their cubs roam forests and swamps from Eglin Air Force Base in the Panhandle to Ocala National Forest in the state’s midsection and Big Cypress National Preserve in Southwest Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation...