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Category Archives: Environment
Learn about sharks at Topsail Feb. 3
Learn about these fascinating creatures of the Gulf Thurs. Sept. 15 at 1:30 p.m. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Topsail Hill Preserve State Park will be having a presentation on sharks. Sharks are fascinating creatures that can range in size … Continue reading
Learn about alligators at Topsail Jan. 20
Learn all about these cold-blooded sunbathing creatures Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park El lagarato was the name coined by the Spanish explorers and early settlers of Florida who came upon the American alligator. These giant “lizards” live … Continue reading
Take a Northwest Florida expedition into nature with a Natural Resource Extension Agent
Great excursions across the Florida Panhandle in 2012 The Natural Resource Extension Agents of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Science (UF/IFAS) present Panhandle Outdoors LIVE, a series of guided field excursions highlighting unique ecological features throughout … Continue reading
Posted in Birding, Eco tourism adventure, Environment, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Parks, Trails/Hiking
Tagged Birding, florida state parks, Kayaking/Canoeing, Nature, northwest florida
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Forest stewardship workshop on exotic plant control Jan. 11
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location: Host Live Site: Okaloosa Extension Office, $10: Crestview, (850) 689-5850 Video Conference Sites: Escambia Extension Office, $10: Cantonment, (850) 475-5230 Walton Extension Office, $10: DeFuniak Springs, (850) 892-8172 Calhoun Extension Office, $15: Blountstown, … Continue reading
Walton Outdoors top ten stories of 2011
Walton Outdoors looks back at another extraordinary year of exploring the outdoors Wow, what an incredible year it has been for exploring beautiful places and meeting new people that have wonderful and interesting pastimes. We have ventured on quite a … Continue reading
Recycle your Christmas tree in Walton County
Tree mulch will be available at County Landfill Don’t let your Christmas tree go to waste, recycle it! Place your old tree at the curb on your designated yard debris pick up day. Waste Management asks that any tree taller … Continue reading
E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center open Dec. 27, 28 and 29
Center will be closed on Dec. 24th and 31st. The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center will be open to the public Dec. 27, 28 and 29 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. They will be featuring special programs along with an … Continue reading
Invasive plant lecture in Grayton Beach Jan. 4
Beware of 5 invasive species How do invasive plants affect your garden and how do you keep them out of your garden? The Walton County Master Gardeners are presenting the third lecture in a series for local gardeners. The subject is … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Home/Garden
Tagged Environment, home and garden, walton county
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Why prescribed burns are good for the forest
Fire is key to a healthy pine forest Ever wonder why Forestry Service and State parks set fire to the forest? The answer is quite simple – to preserve a healthy forest habitat. Not only does the wildlife thrive after … Continue reading
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Walton Outdoors top ten stories from 2011
Walton Outdoors looks back at another extraordinary year of exploring the outdoors Wow, what an incredible year it has been for exploring beautiful places and meeting new people with wonderful and interesting pastimes. We have ventured on quite a few … Continue reading
Posted in Beaches, Biking, Birding, Eco tourism adventure, Environment, Fishing, Home/Garden, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, Parks, Trails/Hiking
Tagged Beaches, Birding, Eco tourism, florida state parks, home and garden, Kayaking/Canoeing, Outdoor Family Fun, south walton, walton county, walton parks
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