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Tag Archives: Nature
Watch for the Perigee “Super Moon” May 5-6
If you don’t love the full moon, close the drapes on May 5th The full Moon has a reputation for trouble. It raises high tides, it makes dogs howl, it wakes you up in the middle of the night with … Continue reading
Explore nature along the boardwalk trail at Alys Beach
Scenic hike nestled along 30A Not many visitors or locals are aware of a secret little trail to explore off of Scenic Highway 30A. Nestled in 22 acres of preserved wetlands within the Alys Beach community, a ¾ mile boardwalk … Continue reading
Star gazing by the shore at Henderson Beach State Park May 25
View through a telescope and learn about the stars in the sky The Department of Environmental Protection’s Henderson Beach State Park will host a star gazing program. Volunteers from the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association will set up several telescopes for … Continue reading
Posted in Beaches, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun
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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
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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
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Snake avoidance clinic for dogs at Hammock Bay April 21
The Emerald Coast Vizsla Club is hosting a Snake Avoidance Clinic with Dr. Bud Calderwood, DVM at Hammock Bay on April 21, 2012. This is the time of year those potentially deadly snakes start coming out of hibernation. The clinic is … Continue reading
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
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Tagged Beaches, Environment, Nature, santa rosa beach, sea turtles, south walton
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Gopher tortoises move slowly through ‘spring training’ of grazing, burrow-digging
In Florida, it is illegal to harm gopher tortoises or their extensive burrows Like a baseball player stretching muscles and practicing skills during spring training, the gopher tortoise is emerging from winter dormancy and moving slowly and steadily through the … Continue reading
