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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 uncertain future. Illegal harvesting, habitat encroachment, and pollution (physical and light) are only some of the issues sea turtles face as the beautiful creatures struggle to stay alive. Each year from May 1 – October 31, there are four species...

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 landscape in search of greenery to eat and a new place to dig its burrow. Look for gopher tortoises’ distinctive domed brown shells and stumpy legs, as these land-dwellers make their way through Florida’s open canopy forests and sandy areas....

Sustainable living and growing with Moonlight Micro Farm

Local green building designer lives and works with environmental conscience Ever wonder where your garden seeds come from? Wonder which types of plants grow best? Are the seeds of good quality and grow well in our climate? No need to worry in Northwest Florida’s 9a Zone, as Moonlight Micro Farm offers the perfect solutions for your gardening needs. Chandra Hartman of Moonlight Micro Farm believes that good design can transform our relationship with nature. Moonlight offers permaculture design and garden...

Learn about beekeeping at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Mar. 10

Bee Keeping in the Panhandle with Gordon Clauss Presentations at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Gordon Clauss, professional bee keeper and owner of Camp Flower Honey, will be speaking about the fascinating craft of Beekeeping and importance of bees in Northwest Florida. He is also bringing some of his tasty varieties of honey for purchase. The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center offers education on a better understanding of our environment; with its focus on the importance of biodiversity, ecosystems, conservation, preservation...