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Category Archives: Environment
Yellow flies are back!
It’s that time of year again, and those nasty yellow flies are biting… here are some tips for armoring yourself In Florida, the name “yellow fly” is used to describe about a dozen different species of yellow-bodied biting flies. “Yellow … Continue reading
Take a dolphin cruise and support Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge May 5
Food, beverages and music by Dannica Lowery Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge invites you to join them for the Waves for Wildlife Dolphin Cruise aboard the Southern Star of Destin Harbor on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. The Refuge’s … Continue reading
Posted in Eco tourism adventure, Environment, Outdoor Family Fun
Tagged Nature, Outdoor Family Fun
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Volunteer with Audubon to be a nesting shorebird monitor in South Walton
Be a part of nesting shorebird survival and learn how to be a beach steward on May 5 at Grayton Beach State Park It’s that time of year again when a young shorebird’s thoughts turn toward love. The breeding season … Continue reading
Posted in Birding, Environment, Nature, Parks
Tagged Beaches, Birding, Environment, florida state parks, south walton, walton county
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Explore nature along three trails in Bear Creek Educational Forest
Explore unique ecosystems at Bear Creek A wealth of wildlife, birds and wildflowers await visitors to Bear Creek Educational Forest just west of Tallahassee in Quincy. Located within the Lake Talquin State Forest, Bear Creek focuses on education, with an … Continue reading
Celebrate the Earth today and every day
Share the beauty of our Earth The love of wilderness is more than a hunger for what is always beyond reach; it is also an expression of loyalty to the earth, the earth which bore us and sustains us, the … Continue reading
Posted in Birding, Environment, Home/Garden, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, paddle/surf/boat, Parks, Trails/Hiking
Tagged Birding, Environment, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, walton county
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South Walton Community Council to host public forum April 25
Forum to focus on oil spill impact Date/Time: Wednesday April, 25, 2012, 7 p.m. Guest Speaker: Professor Richard Snyder, Director, Center for Environmental Diagnostics and Bioremediation of the Department of Biology at the University of West Florida. Two years after … Continue reading
Energy Conservation Discovery Expo in DeFuniak Springs May 5
Learn about alternative energy, shred old documents and recycle The City of DeFuniak Springs will be hosting a Energy Conservation Discovery Expo on Sat., May 5, 2012. Exhibits will be at the Caboose on Circle Drive and continue to the … Continue reading
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Tagged Environment, home and garden, Outdoor Family Fun, walton county
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Farm Pond Management seminar in DeFuniak Springs April 23
The Walton and Okaloosa County Extension offices are hosting a farm pond management seminar Apr. 23, 2012 at the Walton County Extension office in DeFuniak Springs. The presenter is Dr. Charles Cichra, University of Florida – Fish Ecology and Management … Continue reading
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Walton County Extension and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park hosting Earth Day activities April 16 – 21
Interpretives, movies, beach clean up and festival lined up Throughout the week leading up to the Walton County Earth Day Festival, the University of Florida IFAS Extension and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park will be offering a variety of activities … Continue reading
South Walton Turtle Watch keeps track of nesting sea turtles
Sea turtle nesting season runs May 1 – October 31 According to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, sea turtles are among the oldest creatures on earth, and have remained essentially unchanged for 110 million years. However, they face an … Continue reading
Posted in Beaches, Environment, Nature
Tagged Beaches, Environment, Nature, santa rosa beach, sea turtles, south walton
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