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Unit Management Plan workshop for Eden Gardens State Park May 8

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks announce a public workshop to which all persons are invited. There will be a presentation and discussion of the Draft Unit Management Plan for Eden Gardens State Park with the general public. The meeting will be held on Tues., May 8, 2012 at 7 p.m. The workshop will be held at the Meeting Pavilion at Eden Gardens State Park, 181 Eden Gardens Road, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459. A...

Second Annual It’s A Spring Thing at Camp Helen State Park Mar. 31

Interactive event fun for the entire family Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Camp Helen State Park and the Friends of Camp Helen State Park, Inc. present the Second Annual “IT’S A SPRING THING” a fun interactive event that promotes a variety of activities and resources available in the Bay County and surrounding areas. Multiple agencies and area businesses will have interactive, educational and informative booths set up to help visitors find out about the...

Learn about exotic invasive plants at Topsail Mar. 2

Learn how to protect your backyard from invasive plants Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Come out and celebrate National Invasive Species Awareness Week at Topsail Hill.  Please join the park for a presentation  and learn all about the exotic invaders that displace native vegetation and disrupt wildlife that are dependent on natural communities.  Find out how you can protect your own backyard from these intruders.  Park at the Day-Use area and take a short hike to...

Camp Helen State Park history tour Mar. 3

Learn about the history of a beautiful local State Park Time: 10 – 10:45 a.m. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Camp Helen State Park invites you to their history walk at Camp Helen State Park. Come learn about the early history of the park and local area while wandering on a guided tour around Camp Helen’s restored historical buildings. The history walk takes place the first Saturday of each month. Participation Requirements: • Must have the ability to follow visual...