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

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...

Have breakfast with a ranger and learn about our coastal dune lakes at Topsail Dec. 14

Time: 9 – 10:30 a.m. Join Topsail Hill Preserve State Park as they feature Sarah Schindele of the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA). Sarah will be discussing our globally imperiled rare coastal dune lakes, these gems are what make this area unique. CBA is an organization committed to sustaining and providing optimum utilization of the Choctawhatchee Basin watershed. CBA provides opportunities for citizens, educators, and technical experts to promote the health of Choctawhatchee watershed. More information can be found on www.basinalliance.org....

Workshop to be held on Camp Helen State Park proposed unit management plan Dec. 17

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, announces a public workshop to which all persons are invited. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 7:00 p.m. (CST) at Surfside Middle School, 300 Nautilus Street, Panama City Beach, Florida 32413-0201. The workshop will be a presentation of the proposed unit management plan update for the Camp Helen State Park. A copy of the agenda can be obtained by contacting: Sasha Craft, Park Manager, Camp...

Pilot whale discovered stranded at Grayton Beach State Park

A pilot whale was discovered stranded near the beach Nov. 26 at Grayton Beach State Park. Discovered in the early morning hours near the rental cottage area, the whale was in poor condition according to Patrick Hartsfield, park service specialist at the park. Multiple agencies responded according to Hartsfield. “Gulf World, Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded, in addition to park personnel,” Hartsfield said. Due to the severity of its illness, the whale was euthanized...

Cast net fishing demonstration at Grayton Beach State Park Nov. 20

On Wednesday Nov. 20 at 1:00 p.m. join the Ranger Rooster for a Cast Net Fishing demonstration. Experience how to properly throw a cast net and learn what fish can be caught using the cast net. Participants will meet at the boat ramp parking area. Admission is $5.00 per vehicle. Grayton Beach State Park is located at 357 Main Park Rd., Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. For more information, call: (850) 267-8300 ::MAP::...

Fishing demonstration at Grayton Beach State Park Nov. 13

Time: 1 p.m. Join Ranger Evan at Grayton Beach State Park for a fishing demonstration; learn about common baits, rigs, and tackle for use in local waters.  Learn to identify common species found along the waters of Grayton Beach State  Park.  The program will be held at the small pavilion on the northeast corner of the beach parking area facing the lake. Admission is $5.00 per vehicle. Grayton Beach State Park is located at 357 Main Park Rd., Santa Rosa...