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Beginning bird watching program at Florida State College Aug. 4

Learn the basics of birding from an expert The Choctawhatchee Audubon Society kicks off it’s exciting 2011-2012 schedule with a program on beginning bird watching with master birder, Lenny Fenimore. This will be a great opportunity for those who might have an interest to gain the knowledge and practical tips which are necessary for enjoying the hobby. Birds can be elusive subjects for study, and Lenny’s presentation will arm the newcomer with tools which will help to avoid disappointment and...

Get in free at a Florida State Park July 17

Celebrate National Recreation and Parks month at a park near you In honor of July being recognized as National Recreation and Parks Month, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service invites visitors to explore Florida’s 160 state parks this Sunday, July 17, 2011 free of charge. All 160 Florida State Parks (except Skyway Fishing Pier) will offer free day-use entry for this day only. Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, including Buccaneer Bay, as well as Ellie Schiller Homosassa...

Wading birds forage in South Walton

Early morning brings birding opportunities Early risers may have a great opportunity to watch some beautiful birds. These wading birds were spotted two mornings in a row foraging in a wetland area off of J.D. Miller Road in South Walton County. Some of the birds spotted around 6 a.m. were white ibis, little blue herons, great egrets along with mottled colored first summer white ibis and juvenile little blue herons....

Learn about wildlife at Topsail July 2

Learn about the critters that call Topsail their home Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park With over 1,600 acres at the park to explore there is a pretty good chance you may have an encounter with one of Topsail’s wild residents.  What will you see?  What could it be?  Come out and join the Topsail staff for a presentation on the common critters who call Topsail Hill their home.  Park at the Day-Use area and take a...

Lazy, hazy days of summer officially here

June 21st marks the summer solstice The lazy, hazy days of summer are officially here at 12:16 p.m. CDT on June 21 as the summer solstice arrives bringing the longest day of the year. The summer solstice occurs at the moment the earth’s tilt toward from the sun is at a maximum. Therefore, on the day of the summer solstice, the sun appears at its highest elevation with a noontime position that changes very little for several days before and after the summer solstice....

Learn about wildlife at Topsail June 20

Learn about the critters that call Topsail their home Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park With over 1,600 acres at the park to explore there is a pretty good chance you may have an encounter with one of our wild residents.  What will you see?  What could it be?  Come out and join the Topsail staff for a presentation on the common critters who call Topsail Hill their home.  Park at the Day-Use area and take a...