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Snake avoidance clinic for dogs at Hammock Bay May 18

The Emerald Coast Vizsla Club is hosting a Snake Avoidance Clinic with Dr. Bud Calderwood, DVM at Hammock Bay on May 18, 2013. The clinic is open to any breed of dog. Dogs must be leash-trained, over 6 months old and weigh at least 20 pounds. Time: 8 a.m. Location: Entrance to the Bay Club at Hammock Bay off of CR- 83A/East Bay Loop Rd/West Bay Loop Rd, Freeport. Turn left off of Hwy. 20 onto East Bay Loop Rd/CR-...

E.O. Wilson and Tony Hiss to speak at Freeport High School April 2

This event has been cancelled. The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center is hosting authors Dr. E. O. Wilson (namesake of the Biophilia Center), and Tony Hiss on April 2 at Freeport High School. The program will run from 5 – 6:15 p.m. Dr. Wilson’s discussion will focus on regional and local ecology, and Tony Hiss’ focus will be on the continental ecological connection. Admission is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. For more information contact the Biophilia Center...

Southern magnolia grandiflora champion resides in DeFuniak Springs

173-year old tree a sight to see  Many people might simply drive by and not even notice a very special tree that graces the stately Circle Drive in DeFuniak Springs. However, according to the Walton County Heritage Association, this special Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) has a long history of residence dating back to 1840. Last measured, the tree has a spreading crown of 72 feet, is 60 feet high, and has a trunk circumference of 12.5 feet. The tree ranks...

Hike, camp along the Apalachicola River bluffs at Torreya State Park

Note: March 4, 2019 – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service hosted a ceremony today celebrating the reopening of the campground at Torreya State Park following the impacts of Hurricane Michael. The campground, which sits along the park’s iconic steep bluffs rising more than 150 feet above the Apalachicola River, offers 30 campsites with electric and water hookups, as well as restroom facilities.   Torreya State Park, which experienced significant damage from Hurricane Michael – including downed trees and debris, and facility, boardwalk, road and trail damage – was...