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Enjoy a guided canoe/kayak tour of the Chain of lakes on the Choctawhatchee River July 25

July 10, 2014
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Birding, Eco adventure, Environment, Kayak/Canoe, Nature

Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m. Hosted by Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, Discover Roads Less Traveled eco-tours will introduce you to some very special places in South Walton. Meeting location: Northwest Florida State College South College, 109 South Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach. Vehicle caravan to event location. Chain of Lakes is a beautiful slough off the Choctawhatchee River on the East side near the SR20 bridge. Ecology is similar to the Choctawhatchee River, but without strong currents. Birding opportunities are common,...

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By Walton Outdoors

Take a guided kayak tour of Western Lake July 10

June 20, 2014
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Beaches, Birding, Eco adventure, Environment, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun

Time: 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Hosted by Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, Discover Roads Less Traveled eco-tours will introduce you to some very special places in South Walton. We will travel from where the water comes in to Western Lake to where the water goes out from Western Lake to the Gulf of Mexico. Discussion topics will include history, coastal dune lake ecology, and local anecdotes, as well as efforts to preserve the lakes and how the lakes preserve us. Moderate...

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Head out to the Choctawhatchee River with Backwater Tours

June 18, 2014
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Birding, Eco adventure, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, paddle/surf/boat

Interested in exploring a tucked away crystal clear spring on the Choctawhatchee River? Head out and discover nature at its best on with a river cruise with Backwater Tours. Captain Andy Coleman knows the Choctawhatchee River waterways and shares stories of its history as a major thoroughfare for logging and commerce. Living here and exploring the area since 1976, Capt. Andy will take you to some tucked away places only the locals know. One of those special places is a...

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Take a guided hike of No Name Lake at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park June 20

June 8, 2014
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Eco adventure, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, Parks

Date/time: Friday June 20, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park invites you to hike to a globally rare and imperiled coastal dune lake. No Name Lake is one of the smallest dune lakes in South Walton County and just like Campbell and Morris Lakes is pristine. This hike will cover just under 1.5 miles round trip and will culminate in a visit to the shores of No Name Lake and if you are lucky a sighting of the alligators....

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Take a guided nature hike at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park June 13

June 3, 2014
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Beaches, Birding, Eco adventure, Environment, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun

Date/Time: Friday June 13, 10 – 11 a.m. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park will be hosting a nature hike. There are lots of things happening in the preserve, wildflowers, birds nesting, fledging chicks, and beautiful scenery that will satisfy all of your senses. The hike will cover about 1 mile and will cover some of the major ecosystems located in the park. The hike will leave from Tram Stop 1 in the day use parking area. Please no open toed...

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Enjoy a guided canoe or kayak tour of Lake Powell June 19

May 30, 2014
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Beaches, Birding, Eco adventure, Environment, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun

Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m. Hosted by Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, Discover Roads Less Traveled eco-tours will introduce you to some very special places in South Walton. We will meet at the Watersound Village Common area and caravan to the Watersound dock on the Western Horn of Lake Powell. Discussion topics will include dune lake dynamics, local history centering on Camp Helen, forestry activities. We will follow the shore till we hit the Gulf. Paddle is around 4 miles round-trip. Moderate...

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Choctawhatchee Audubon Society teaches ornithology to Destin Middle School students

May 16, 2014
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Birding

When Destin Middle School Science Teacher Dawn Pack sought volunteers to teach her gifted 5th graders about ornithology, Margaret Benner and Gary Parsons of the local Choctawhatchee Audubon Chapter stepped up to the plate. Pack was inspired to do an ornithology project by her former principal, Dr. Diane Kelley and encouraged by Principal Charlie Marello, who assisted in writing a grant request that included funding for a bird cam. The new cam overlooks an osprey nest above the school’s stadium...

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By Walton Outdoors

Audubon Florida seeking shorebird stewards for area State Parks

May 11, 2014
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Birding, Nature

It is beach bird nesting season with birds and chicks out on the beaches with lots of beach goers. Bird stewards are needed to help with their survival. By helping to educate the public and heading off disturbances by volunteering with Audubon Florida. “If you can spare a few hours a week, month or season, your help would be greatly appreciated. We need help every weekend thru summer, but especially on holiday weekends. Memorial Day weekend is just around the...

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