February 28, 2014

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Take a guided walk on the Grayton Beach State Park forest trail March 7

On Friday, March 7 at 10 a.m. join the park services specialist at Grayton Beach State Park for a guided walk on the forest trail. Learn about the flora and fauna found on the forest side of the state park. Participants will meet at the Ranger Station. Appropriate clothing, closed toe shoes, drinking water is required. Insect repellant, sun screen, and hat is optional. This walk will take approximately 1—1 1/2 hours. Outside programs will be cancelled during severe weather....

Learn about spiders March 7 at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

Date/Time: March 7, 2014 – 2- 3 p.m. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park presents the world of spiders. Learn which spiders in Florida are poisonous, which are beneficial, where they live, what they eat, and the benefits they bring to us.  This indoor slide program is great for all ages. Park entry fee is $6 per vehicle; park staff will direct you to the clubhouse parking lot upon entering the park A $6.00 entry admission per vehicle into the park....

Gulf Place hosting Sunday concert series in March and April

Gulf Place on 30A are hosting a Sunday Concert Series, kicking off March 9, 2014. The series will be every Sunday in March and April, and between Memorial Day weekend through mid October. Each week will feature a different local or regional group, ranging in genres. Performances will be appropriate for attendees of all ages. Concerts are from 6-9 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets to enjoy...

Award winning cinematographer creating coastal dune lake documentary

With beautiful beaches, wetlands, rivers and rare coastal dune lakes, Walton County Florida abounds with spectacular natural landscapes. The unique coastal dune lakes in South Walton are particularly special, providing stunning vistas, recreational opportunities, and valuable habitat for wildlife. Bringing awareness of our lakes is key to helping preserve our environment; not only for the present, but for future generations. We are fortunate to now have an educational documentary in the works which will encapsulate the value of our treasured...

30A St Patrick’s Parade and Festival in Santa Rosa Beach March 15th

The 7th Annual 30A St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival is slated for Saturday, March 15th 2014. Nationally recognized, Texas based Celtic Rock Band Cleghorn will headline the entertainment along with the Drake School of Irish Dance. Cleghorn combines stadium rock with blues and folk influences laced with a strong Celtic brew. More than 50 floats and parade entries in all shapes and sizes are anticipated. Parade lineup begins at 3.30 p.m. and heads 4 miles west down Scenic Hwy. 30A,...

Bay County Audubon field trips for March 2014

Enjoy a bird watching field trip with the Bay County Audubon. Saturday, March 15 – Birdsong Nature Center near Thomasville, Ga. This is a joint field trip with members of the local chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society, who will be interested in the very popular native plant sale, but birders will appreciate the good birding on the nature trails there. Meet at the Panama City Mall, by Starbuck’s at 6:00AM to depart at 6:10 sharp. Saturday, March 22...