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Relocated gopher tortoises arrive at Nokuse Plantation in Freeport

Twelve relocated gopher tortoises have arrived at Nokuse Plantation in Freeport Aug. 8 to enjoy a new permanent habitat. As part of an ongoing rehabilitation project at Nokuse, the endangered species will have a second chance on life due to conservation efforts on behalf of Nokuse, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and a new grant funding from St. Joe Community Foundation. The gopher tortoises were relocated from a development area in Brevard county and near Apopka, Florida. When new...

Learn about coastal dune lakes at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Aug. 15

Date/time: Friday August 15th, 2 -3 p.m. These globally imperiled rare coastal dune lakes are found only in a few places worldwide, including right here at Topsail Hill Preserve. Come learn what makes these lakes so special and what is being done to protect them. Enter the park through the main gate and the staff will direct you to the park’s clubhouse. A $6.00 entry admission per vehicle into the park. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is located at 7525...

Learn about coyotes at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Aug. 13

Date/time: Wednesday August 13th, 2014 Coyotes 2 – 3 p.m. Topsail Hill Preserve State park invites you to 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 we manage them in our parks. This is an all ages program Park entry fee is $6 and the park staff will direct you to the clubhouse where the program will be held....

Snowy plover family doing well at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

As we enjoy our wonderful beaches in South Walton, many visitors and locals are not aware that we are sharing vital habitat for a variety of shorebirds. Our dune systems and coastal dune lakes provide perfect nesting areas and foraging habitat for a variety of species such as sandpipers, gulls, terns, and wading birds. One tiny species is the small, sandy colored snowy plover. The snowy plover (Charadrius nivosus) can be found year round along our beaches in Northwest Florida....