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Bike safety program and trail ride at Grayton Beach State Park Dec. 14

Saturday December 14  at 10: a.m. join the Ranger Slade for a program on biking safety followed by a trail ride. Learn important safety tips on bike riding, trail riding, and the importance of wearing a bike helmet. The interpretive talk will be followed by a trail ride on the Grayton Beach State Park forest trail. Bring your bike helmet, bottled water, and meet at the boat ramp parking area. Admission is $5.00 per vehicle. Grayton Beach State Park is...

Workshop to be held on Camp Helen State Park proposed unit management plan Dec. 17

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 held on Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 7:00 p.m. (CST) at Surfside Middle School, 300 Nautilus Street, Panama City Beach, Florida 32413-0201. The workshop will be a presentation of the proposed unit management plan update for the Camp Helen State Park. A copy of the agenda can be obtained by contacting: Sasha Craft, Park Manager, Camp...

Cast net fishing demonstration at Grayton Beach State Park Nov. 20

On Wednesday Nov. 20 at 1:00 p.m. join the Ranger Rooster for a Cast Net Fishing demonstration. Experience how to properly throw a cast net and learn what fish can be caught using the cast net. Participants will meet at the boat ramp parking area. Admission is $5.00 per vehicle. Grayton Beach State Park is located at 357 Main Park Rd., Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. For more information, call: (850) 267-8300 ::MAP::...

Fishing demonstration at Grayton Beach State Park Nov. 13

Time: 1 p.m. Join Ranger Evan at Grayton Beach State Park for a fishing demonstration; learn about common baits, rigs, and tackle for use in local waters.  Learn to identify common species found along the waters of Grayton Beach State  Park.  The program will be held at the small pavilion on the northeast corner of the beach parking area facing the lake. Admission is $5.00 per vehicle. Grayton Beach State Park is located at 357 Main Park Rd., Santa Rosa...

Learn about exotic and invasive species at Topsail Nov. 8

Time: 2 – 3 p.m. Come learn about our non-native visitors. 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 what they are and how you can help. The program will take place at the clubhouse. A $6.00 entry admission per vehicle into the park. Topsail Hill Preserve...