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Choctawhatchee Audubon Society December events

December 3: Monthly Meeting and Program: Pictorial Survey of Birds that are Rare or Difficult to Identify during the Christmas Bird Count by Alan Knothe, biologist. The Christmas Bird Count is an internationally recognized survey monitoring the population of birds. Alan, a noted local birding expert, will explain the key identification features for rare or unusual sightings using high quality digital photography. The meeting will be held in Room 130 on the ground floor of the Student Services Building (Bld....

Star gaze at Eden Gardens State Park Nov. 20

Time: 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. Eden Gardens State Park is hosting a star gazing program on Nov. 20. Volunteers from the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association will set up several telescopes for viewing of star clusters, planets and galaxies, and answer questions about the night sky. All ages are invited to enjoy an evening of star gazing. The Park will close at sunset at 4:45PM. Those attending the star gazing should arrive prior to sunset. Program is from 4:30 – 8:30...

Free entry to Florida State Parks Nov. 11

The Florida Park Service is proud to observe Veterans Day by offering free entry into any Florida state park on Wednesday, Nov. 11. We encourage visitors and friends to celebrate this day while honoring veterans and their sacrifices. Spend the day picnicking with family, canoeing or kayaking or walking the nature trails at one of the 174 state parks or trails. Additionally, veterans are reminded that discounts are available on Annual Entrance Passes for those on active duty or honorably...

Northwest Florida Water Management District re-opens Devil’s Hole along Econfina Creek

The Northwest Florida Water Management District has re-opened Devil’s Hole, a popular recreation site located in Washington County and part of the Econfina Creek Water Management Area. District staff conducted shoreline restoration and protection activities at three eroded shoreline areas. Native tree and scrub species have been planted along these newly-restored areas. In addition, the District enhanced public access by constructing a boardwalk and steps down to the water, so the public can access the 40-foot swallet to swim.  New picnic tables have...

Monarch tagging event at Conservation Park Nov. 7

Date/time: November 7th from 10 am – 12 noon Join in for a citizen science project and track these elegant butterflies on this year’s Great Monarch Migration. Bring the family and learn about Monarchs annual Migration to the volcanic Mountains of Mexico. Some of the  Monarchs will travel over two thousand miles to a place they have never been before. Nets and tags will be provided this is a free event. For information call PCB Parks & Recreation Dept. (850)...

Choctawhatchee Audubon Society November activities

NOV 5: Monthly meeting and program: Respected local birder, Lenny Fenimore, will present a pictorial program entitled, “Birds of the New World” at the regular monthly meeting of the Choctawhatchee Audubon Society. It will focus on the evolution of bird families unique to the western hemisphere using images from his travels, along with photos provided by other birders. Lenny projects infectious enthusiasm for the subject, and leavens his narrative with droll humor and fascinating details. The meeting will be held...