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Eco Adventure: Coastal Dune Lakes Tour

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What: Eco Adventure: Coastal Dune Lakes Tour
When: Thursday, April 10, 2014
Time: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA), in partnership with Visit South Walton and Northwest Florida State College, presents a series of Spring eco-adventures in South Walton County. Discover Roads Less Traveled offers visitors and residents varied opportunities to explore and discover the natural resources that make South Walton unique. 

SoWal eco-adventures await your discovery.

The Jewels of 30A – Coastal Dune Lakes Tour
Leaders: Dr. Sarah Schindele, Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance & Brooke Saari, UF/IFAS Sea Grant Extension

Dates: 3/18, 4/10, 4/22, 6/18

Time: 9:30am to 3:30pm; Meet at SWC

This educational tour will introduce participants to the Jewels of 30A – the coastal dune lakes of Walton County, Florida. Coastal dune lakes are extremely rare ecosystems, which exist in just a few places around the world. They are primarily freshwater systems that sit along the coastline. But here in South Walton, the lakes periodically break through the beach and connect to the Gulf of Mexico. A saltwater exchange occurs, which supports an incredible biological community.

Our tour of the coastal dune lakes will follow Scenic Highway 30A. We will make several stops along the way, visiting three to five coastal dune lakes. We will explore the unique character of the different lakes as we discuss ecology, water quality, and human impacts. We will enjoy photographic vistas, take a short hike within the dune system, and stop for a picnic lunch in one of the local state parks.

Participants should plan for easy to moderate short hiking, getting in and out of vans and/or bus, and being outside in the sunny and possibly windy conditions associated with coastal areas.  Bring a camera and /or binoculars if you like. We suggest a hat, water bottle, sunglasses, sunscreen, and layered weather-appropriate clothing, including rain gear if needed.  Tours will go on, rain or shine; stops may be adjusted according to weather conditions to suit the comfort of the participants.

Lunch will be provided.

Space is limited to 30 participants. Minimum of 5.

Location: Meet at South Walton Center of Northwest Florida State College, 109 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach

Fee: $45

Eco-adventure tour schedule and descriptions are available online at www.basinalliance.org. Tour prices vary, starting at $15. Registration is by phone at 850-200-4160. 

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