Walton County is hosting a Deer Lake restoration tour on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 from 9 a.m. – 12 Noon, and Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 from 9 a.m. – 12 Noon.
You will visit several restored and under restoration wet prairies at Deer Lake State Park. With grant funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s (NFWF) Gulf Environmental Fund (GEBF) the Florida State Parks and Atlanta Botanical Garden have partnered up to restore highly diverse wetland ecosystems within three coastal dune lake watersheds. On this tour you will visit several of these sites and discuss the incredible work being done by both organizations. The tour will be given by Jeff Talbert. Recommended to bring water, sunscreen, bug spray, and wear closed toed shoes. You will be driving to the sites with a short walk to the restoration areas and the ground will be wet and muddy.
Tour meeting location will meet at 7000 E County Hwy 30A, Watersound, FL 32461. Followed by a quick drive to the State Park Property.
The event is free. Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/deer-lake-restoration-tour-tickets-419914905787