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New environmental and wildlife programs coming to Camp Helen and Eden Gardens State Parks

March 24, 2016
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Eco adventure, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun

Friends of Florida State Parks (FFSP) has received a grant of $8,200 from the St. Joe Community Foundation for new environmental and wildlife programs at Camp Helen and Eden Garden State Parks. FFSP is the statewide, volunteer, nonprofit organization that supports all the volunteer groups that work with Florida’s 174 award winning state parks and trails. The grants were awarded for FFSP’s Yellow Buses in the Parks program. FFSP believes it is vital for children to understand how important the...

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Choctawhatchee beach mouse hike at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park March 23

March 16, 2016
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Eco adventure, Environment

Date/time: Wed., Mar. 23 from 9 – 10 a.m. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park invites you to enjoy an informational program about one of the imperiled species we share the park with. Beach mice inhabit coastal dunes in the panhandle and along the Atlantic coast of Florida. Enjoy a one hour hike with ranger Chris R. Development of coastal areas has caused a loss of habitat for beach mice and other plants and animals that live in the dunes. Due...

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Reading with a ranger at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park March 21

March 16, 2016
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Eco adventure, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun

Date/time: Mon., March 21 from 10 – 11 a.m. – Ocean Seasons By Ron Hirschi Topsail Hill Preserve State park invites your littles ones to Reading with a Ranger. Join a Ranger of Topsail Hill to hear a story about nature. This program will take place in the clubhouse or on the grass on a pleasant day. Children will have the opportunity to ask the Ranger questions and a snack. Enter the park through the main gate and park staff...

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Learn about the Choctawhatchee beach mouse at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park March 8

February 26, 2016
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Eco adventure, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, Parks

Location/Time: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, 9 – 10 a.m. Beach mice inhabit coastal dunes in the panhandle and along the Atlantic coast of Florida. Development of coastal dune areas has caused a loss of habitat for beach mice and other plant and animal life that live in the dunes. Predation by exotic, invasive species such as coyotes and feral cats have also negatively impacted the population. Due to this loss of habitat and predation, five of the six subspecies...

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Camellia Festival at Eden Gardens State Park Feb. 20

January 29, 2016
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Eco adventure, Home/Garden, Outdoor Family Fun

The Friends of Eden and Florida State Parks pay tribute to the camellia Saturday, Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Eden Gardens State Park. Visitors are invited to stroll through amazing camellias, enjoy a camellia floral arrangement demonstration, learn air layering, (a camellia propagating technique), and camellia waxing for bloom preservation. Attend a program on camellia care and other plant related topics by Marie Harrison, a Master Gardener and author of numerous gardening books. Living history re-enactors...

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Members only special event at E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Jan. 23

January 12, 2016
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Nature, Outdoor Family Fun

Become a member of the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center, enjoy special events. On Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016 the Center will showcase new educational animal ambassadors, two bobcats. Memberships start at $30/individual, $60/family. Members receive other special perks (depending on membership level) such as discounts on Biophilia summer camps, ability to rent rooms and meeting space, discounted merchandise, invites to special events, guided tours of Nokuse Plantation, and more. The event will be from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and...

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Celebrate Florida State Park’s First Day Hike with a guided tour at Grayton Beach, Topsail Hill Preserve, or Rocky Bayou Jan. 1

December 25, 2015
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Eco adventure, Nature, Parks, Trails/Hiking

Grayton Beach State Park CANCELLED due to trail flooding Time: 9 – 11 a.m. Grayton Beach State Park invites you to start the New Year out with a little outdoor activity. Join Assistant Park Manager Patrick Hartsfield for a 2 1/2 mile hike through the forest of Grayton Beach State Park. Learn about our local flora and fauna while getting a little exercise on the 1st day of the New Year. Participants will meet at the Grayton Beach State Park ranger station...

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New primitive campsites coming to Point Washington State Forest

December 15, 2015
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Biking, Eco adventure, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Trails/Hiking

Four new campsites are in the works along Eastern Lake in the Point Washington State Forest. The new sites are located just east of the existing campsites installed last year. The four primitive sites will boast a 14’x20′ tent pad, picnic table, barbecue grill, fire ring, lantern hanger, and a self composting toilet serving the campsite area. The new sites will also be set up for hammocks. The sites should be completed by late spring 2016. Cost will be $10/night...

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