The South Walton Turtle Watch team is hard at work each and every day protecting and assisting our sea turtles for another successful sea turtle season!
Sea Turtle nesting season in South Walton is May 1st through Oct 31st each year. One of the most extraordinary things about South Walton beaches are the sea turtles that nest here. They need our help and protection to survive.
May 2, 2022 by admin
Most of South Walton's coastal dune lakes open periodically to flow into the Gulf of Mexico after the lakes swell with rain. On rare occasion when conditions are just right, after draining for a few days the lake achieves equilibrium and clear Gulf water flows back in to the lake.
This overhead view is of the Western Lake outfall in Grayton Beach, Florida.
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa has an array of family-friendly activities for a weekend-long celebration of Earth Day. Centering around turtle protection and preservation of the naturally breathtaking setting, guests of all ages are invited to take part in the interactive experiences available onsite from April 21 – 23, 2022.
Important Beach Safety Info from Visit South Walton
Committed to Beach Safety Every Day - For Gulf conditions and flag updates, text "SAFETY" to 31279.
Sea turtle nesting season begins in May on many Florida beaches, including the beaches of South Walton (SoWal) and northwest Florida. The season lasts through the end of October and is the critical time when people can help keep sea turtles and hatchlings safe.
True Coastal Dune Lakes occur in only a few places around the world, but 15 are found along the white beaches of SoWal!
The Friends of Eden Gardens State Park invite the community to the annual Camellia Festival at Eden Gardens State Park on Saturday, February 12th from 10:00 a.m. til 2:00 p.m.
Visitors are invited to stroll through amazing gardens full of unique Camellias, see displays and demonstrations, historic re-enactments, and learn about Camellia propagating and growing. Camellias will be available for a donation from the nursery.
Mountainfilm on Tour is one of SoWal's most popular events, returning to WaterColor Inn & Resort’s Marina Park Amphitheater for its 21st anniversary this Nov.
Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles will once again host the International Coastal Cleanup.
UPDATE 10/10/21
Alaqua Animal Refuge announced today the opening of its new Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, located on five acres within their original Whitfield Road property in Freeport, Florida.
