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Beach mouse research volunteers needed Mar. 26 and 27

Learn about the beach mouse as you assist in research Margo Stoddard a University of Florida researcher needs lots of volunteers to help out this Mar. 26 and 27 with her beach mouse project.  The project will consist of planting vegetation (broomsedge) in different spatial configurations.  The objective of this study is to examine the influence of vegetation patch size on beach mouse activity (movement and foraging), and/or installing foraging trays in the field; foraging trays for this study are clear plastic...

Have breakfast with a park ranger at Topsail Mar. 12

Learn about park life at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Scenic Road 30A, Santa Rosa Beach Saturday, Mar. 12 – 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Topsail Hill Preserve State Park will be having a Breakfast with a Ranger at 9 a.m. Join the Rangers of Topsail Hill and ask them all the questions you can think of about park life. This program is family oriented and ideal for...

Join the Choctawhatchee Audubon for bird walks, field trips and adventures

Choctawhatchee Audubon Society offers a wide variety of events open to the public The Choctawhatchee Audubon Society is dedicated to the protection of bird and wildlife habitat, environmental education, and a greater appreciation of Northwest Florida’s natural beauty. During the year the CAS offers a wide variety of bird walks, bird counts, field trips and Eventures geared for children. Below is a list of ongoing activities CAS will be hosting throughout the year. For more information, go to www.choctawhatcheeaudubon.org. Choctawhatchee...

Learn about alligators at Topsail Feb. 26

Learn all the facts about the native Florida reptiles Sat., Feb. 26th 2011 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Topsail Hill Preserve State Park will be having a presentation on alligators. Once they were hunted, then they were protected, now they are farmed. Come and learn the facts and history of the American Alligator. Park at the Day-Use area off Hwy 30A. Take a short walk to the clubhouse. Fees: Program included in the park admission fee...

E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center partners with TDC for public access

Center will be open to the public on weekends starting this summer The Walton County Board of County Commissioners approved a public-private partnership with E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center. The Center will be open to the public on the weekends starting June 1. The E.O. Wilson Biophilia is an environmental facility serving students, teachers and professional audiences. The Center offers student curriculums that educate a better understanding of the environment; with its focus on the importance of biodiversity, ecosystems, conservation, preservation...