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Learn about sea turtles at Topsail Aug. 18

Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Scenic Road 30A Time: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Topsail Hill Preserve State Park will be having a presentation on sea turtles. It is a very special time of … Continue reading

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Be mindful at the beach, sea turtles are hatching

Remember, beach goers are guests in wildlife’s natural environment It is sea turtle nesting season in South Walton along our beaches. As of Aug. 5, 2011, 36 sea turtle nests have been laid this season, and more are are expected. … Continue reading

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Learn about sea turtles at Topsail Aug. 18

Learn about preserving these ancient and majestic creatures Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Scenic Road 30A Thursday, Aug. 18 – 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Topsail Hill Preserve State Park will be having a … Continue reading

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Dedicated group watches over sea turtles

South Walton Turtle Watch Group keeps track of South Walton nesting sea turtles South Walton turtle nest season runs May 1 – October 31 According to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, sea turtles, are among the oldest creatures on … Continue reading

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Walton students design artwork for turtle festival

Artwork will adorn posters and t-shirts Turtle Watch, South Walton Community Council, and the Merchants of Gulf Place gratefully acknowledge Walton County elementary school art teachers Constance Rogers, Laurie Hudson, and Jennifer Bush for their participation in the Turtle Fest 2011 poster … Continue reading

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Children’s program at Coastal Branch Library Thursday, Apr. 14

Little ones can learn about sea turtles with a park ranger The Friends of the Coastal Branch Library will be sponsoring a children’s program in the library beginning at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 14th, 2011.  Pizza will be served … Continue reading

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South Walton sea turtle nests headed to the east coast

South Walton Turtle Watch Group assists USFWS, NOAA and FWC in relocation program It was a busy morning on South Walton beaches July 26 as South Walton Turtle Watch assisted U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanic and … Continue reading

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Learn about sea turtles at Topsail July 22

Learn about preserving these ancient and majestic creatures Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Scenic Road 30A Thursday, July 22 – 1:30 p.m. The majestic sea turtles are in the midst of another reproductive season.  Learn the facts about … Continue reading

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FWC, partners to relocate Northwest Florida sea turtle eggs

Sea turtle hatchlings will get a chance for survival on Florida’s east coast Sea turtle hatchlings face great challenges when they crawl to the water, swim offshore, and begin their lives in the ocean. They face many dangerous obstacles, both … Continue reading

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Learn about sea turtles at Topsail May 27

Learn about preserving these majestic creatures at Topsail Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Scenic Road 30A Thursday, May 27 – 1:30 p.m. The majestic sea turtles are gearing up for another reproductive season.  Learn the facts about common … Continue reading

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