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Camellia Festival at Eden Gardens State Park Feb. 15

The Friends of Eden pay tribute to the Camellia Saturday, Feb. 15th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Eden Gardens State Park in Point Washington, North of US 98 via CR-395. Visitors are invited to stroll through amazing Camellias, enjoy a floral demonstration using Camellias, learn air layering, (a Camellia propagating technique), and Camellia waxing for bloom preservation.  Attend demonstrations on Camellia care and other plant related topics by Marie Harrison, author of numerous gardening books.  Camellias, air layered...

Camp Helen State Park revised unit management plan workshop Jan. 28

  • January 21, 2014
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, announces a public workshop to which all persons are invited. The workshop will be a presentation of the revised unit management plan update for Camp Helen State Park. DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 6:30 p.m. (CST) PLACE: Surfside Middle School, 300 Nautilus Street, Panama City Beach, Florida 32413-0201. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting Sasha Craft, Park Manager, Camp Helen State Park, 23937...

Learn about coyotes at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Jan. 18

Time: 2 – 3 p.m. Come learn about our most ubiquitous exotic mammal, the coyote. This program will cover everything you need to know about coyotes, where they live, how they survive, and how they are managed in the park. This is an all ages program that will take place in the clubhouse. $6.00 entry admission per vehicle. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is located at 7525 W. Scenic Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459. For more information, call...

Learn about prescribed burning at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Jan. 4

Time: 2 – 3 p.m. Why do you burn the woods? This is a question rangers often hear at the park. Come join this ranger led program to learn why/ how/ when they burn our forests. This program will feature some of the equipment and techniques used in prescribed fire. Park entry fee is $6 per vehicle, the program will take place at the clubhouse. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is located at 7525 W. Scenic Highway 30A, Santa Rosa...

Take a hike with a ranger at Grayton Beach State Park Dec. 28

Time: 10 a.m. On Saturday, Dec. 28,  join Grayton Beach State Park’s Ranger Chad for a guided walk on the beach nature trail. Discover how the dunes protect the park from hurricanes and storm. Also learn about the endangered farmer of the dunes, the Choctawhatchee Beach Mouse. Please meet at the east end of the beach parking area. The walk will leave from the beach parking area. Admission is $5.00 per vehicle. Grayton Beach State Park is located at 357...