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Take a hike or a paddle with the Florida Trail Association

Florida Trail Association – Choctawhatchee Chapter Activities  2012 Activity Participants Please note: Contact the activity leader well in advance for more information and/or to reserve your place (Space is limited.) Unless instructed otherwise by the activity leader, each participant should bring: day pack, plenty of water (recommended minimum, 2 quarts), sun protection (hat, glasses, screen), insect repellent, lunch and or snacks, adequate clothing for the forecast, and comfortable, sturdy close toed shoes with socks. Long pants, work gloves, and extra...

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...

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...

Eagle eyes the 16th hole at Emerald Bay Golf Club

A bird’s eye view Local golfer Cory Davis captured this great photo of a bald eagle on Oct. 24, 2011. The photo was taken above the 16th hole at Emerald Bay Golf Club in Destin. A great bonus to the game! About the Southern baled eagle: The bald eagle is a success story in the United States, particularly here in Florida. With more than 2,000 active nests in Florida, the eagles have had a 300 percent increase in population since...