Tag: environment
Lights Out. Stash the Trash. It’s Sea Turtle Nesting Season!
By Lori Smith and Rita L. Sherwood
Each year, thousands of sea turtles nest on our beaches. Florida beaches are the No. 1 place for...
Lionfish Festival: A Dive into Conservation Efforts May 18-19
By Cali Hlavac, To Do In Destin
The Emerald Coast of Destin is not just a picturesque backdrop for tourists; it is also a battleground...
Yellow Fly Season! Are You Ready?
By Bernadette Canut, Public Outreach Coordinator And Amy Anguiano, Field Biologist
If Florida mosquitoes weren’t bad enough, yellow flies are here to steal their thunder....
Gulfarium is Making a Splash!
By Megan Trainer
You won’t want to miss all the excitement at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park this year! Located on Okaloosa Island, the Gulfarium recently unveiled its...
Wildlife Is More Active in Spring
Several species of wildlife become more active in the springtime for important needs such as migration, breeding, feeding and nesting. This increased natural activity...
Update on Saving the Green Space at Bluewater Bay
By Barbara Palmgren
It is exciting to report to the community that Preserve Bluewater Bay, Inc., has submitted a purchase sales agreement with Bluewater Bay...
Theo Backpacks Have Arrived! But Mom, It’s for a Good Cause!
In 2018, Theo of South Walton, a lovable plush turtle, officially arrived in South Walton. Since then, the Theo brand has expanded from the...
Exciting News! Saving the Green Space Update
By Barbara Palmgren
Preserve Bluewater Bay, Inc., is making remarkable progress towards finalizing the acquisition of 150 acres of green space in Bluewater Bay that...
Upcoming Choctawhatchee Audubon Events March 2024
March 7th: Local wildlife photographer George Ross will discuss the birds of New Zealand. New Zealand is best known for its endemic, flightless Kiwi...
Sustaining an Ecosystem Through Stewardship
By Heather Bennett Eye
The ecosystem provided by the Choctawhatchee Bay and surrounding areas is vital for environmental balance and biodiversity, with its waterways and...