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Learn about sharks and dolphins March 15 at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

Time: 2 – 3 p.m. Often times these two animals can be seen from the beach, this program will help you identify the differences between the two which will help you discover who’s who. There will be a discussion on what to look for and certain behaviors that can useful in spotting both creatures. A $6.00 entry admission per vehicle into the park. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is located at 7525 W. Scenic Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida...

Learn about alligators March 22 at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

Time: 2 – 3 p.m. These formidable creatures were once hunted to near extinction, but have made an incredible recovery. Come learn the full history of Florida’s most famous reptile at a informative slideshow presentation at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. Park staff will direct you to the clubhouse upon entering the park. A $6.00 entry admission per vehicle into the park. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is located at 7525 W. Scenic Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459....

Take a guided walk on the Grayton Beach State Park forest trail March 7

On Friday, March 7 at 10 a.m. join the park services specialist at Grayton Beach State Park for a guided walk on the forest trail. Learn about the flora and fauna found on the forest side of the state park. Participants will meet at the Ranger Station. Appropriate clothing, closed toe shoes, drinking water is required. Insect repellant, sun screen, and hat is optional. This walk will take approximately 1—1 1/2 hours. Outside programs will be cancelled during severe weather....

Take a guided nature walk at Grayton Beach State Park Feb. 26

On Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 10:00 a.m. join the Park Services Specialist at Grayton Beach State Park for “The Dunes are Alive” nature walk. Learn about the flora and fauna found in the sand dunes, and learn about the importance of the endangered Choctawhatchee Beach Mouse, and see the most photographed tree line on Scenic Hwy. 30-A. Participants will meet at the Grayton Beach State Park beach parking area. Appropriate clothing, closed toe shoes, drinking water is required. Insect repellant,...

Learn about exotic plants at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Feb. 16

Time 2 p.m. Come learn about our non-native plant visitors at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. You may have some right in your own back yard, this program will teach you how to identify and get rid of plants that do not belong. Lots of time and money are spent on eradication of these plants, find out how you can help. Park entry fee is $6 per vehicle; the program will take place at the clubhouse. A $6.00 entry admission...

Learn about the gopher tortoise at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Feb. 7

Time: 2 – 3 p.m. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park invites you to come learn about the state tortoise of Florida, the gopher tortoise. These animals play an important role in our local upland ecosystems, and can even be found out in the dunes of the park. The presentation will be given in the clubhouse; the park staff will direct you from the ranger station. $6.00 entry admission per vehicle. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is located at 7525 W....