4th Annual Walton County Earth Day Festival & 5K Race April 21, 2012

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4th Annual Celebration

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This year over 1 Billion People in 192 countries will participate in various events all over the world to celebrate Earth Day. How and where will you join in and make a difference? Emerald Coast residents’ here’s your chance and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is the place.

The Department of Environmental Protection’s Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, the University of Florida IFAS Extension, Florida Sea Grant, and Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park invite you to the 4th Annual Walton County Earth Day Festival & 5K Race on April 21, 2012.

Throughout the week leading up to the Earth Day Festival, April 16-20, there will be many activities being offered within and outside of the park for adults, youth and the whole family. Then join us on the 21st for a wonderful day of activities at the Walton County Earth Day Festival which will kick-off with a Beach Clean-Up at 8 A.M, where you can pitch in and help clean up the Gem of the Emerald Coast. The festival starts at 10 A.M., this FREE event will include: children’s activities, educational games, sustainability demos, music, guided hikes, a silent auction, food and fun for all ages. Many agencies, local artists, and area businesses will be on hand to educate and entertain festival-goers.

The 5K Race will start at 4 P.M. and the event will end with a star gazing opportunity led by the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association.

Please join us as we celebrate and share all the beauties that the Emerald Coast has to offer and make everyday Earth Day. After all, “never doubt that a small group of thoughtfully committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” -- Margaret Mead

For more information, call 850-267-8332, visit http://walton.ifas.ufl.edu/ or email
bsaari@ufl.edu or Jennifer.Primm@dep.state.fl.us


Monday through Friday, April 16th -20th
Walton County Earth Week to include various times and activities

Saturday, April 21, 2012
8:00AM – 10:00AM Beach Clean-Up
10:00AM – 3:00PM Earth Day Festival
4:00PM 5K Race Starts

Located At:
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
7525 W. County Hwy 30-A
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(Located ¼ mile south from Hwy 98 on W. County Hwy 30-A)

 

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Walton County Earth Week activities begin Monday April 16

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and UF/IFAS Extension are offering a selection of great activities during the week of April 16-20 to lead up to the Walton County Earth Day Festival & 5K Race. There are many various activities throughout the week so mark your calendars…

Adult Events:
Hikes meet at tram stop #2 in Topsail Hill Preserve S.P. (entrance fee required),
Tour is free but registration is required call 892-8172 (meet at the Coastal Branch Walton County Extension Office)

• Tuesday 4/17: Coastal Dune Lake Hike (5:30pm-6:30pm)
• Thursday 4/19: Coastal Dune lake Tour (9:00am-12:00pm) & Beach Ecosystems Hike (5:30pm-6:30pm)

Youth Events: Meet at the club house in Topsail Hill Preserve S.P. (entrance fee required)

• Monday 4/16: Kids Club, “It’s All About the Sea” (10:00am-11:30am)
• Wednesday 4/18: Kids Club, “It’s All About the Wind” (10:00am-11:30am)
• Friday 4/20: Kids Club, “It’s All About the Earth” (10:00am-11:30am)

Movie Showings for the Whole Family, 7:30pm: Monday-Thursday meet at the amphitheatre in Topsail Hill Preserve S.P. (entrance fee required), Friday meet at NWFSC Room 134 (109 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach)

• Monday4/16: Turtle: The Incredible Journey
• Tuesday 4/17: Planet Earth: Freshwater
• Wednesday 4/18: Planet Earth: Shallow Sea’s
• Thursday 4/19: Planet Earth: Forests
• Friday 4/20: Planet Earth: Pole to Pole

For any questions or additional information contact Jennifer Primm 850-267-8332
or Brooke Saari

850-685-7359.​

See flyer for more details Earth Week schedule

Walton County Earth Week flyer

 

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Celebrate Earth Day at the Beach!

 

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This Saturday, April 21[SUP]st[/SUP] the Department of Environmental Protection’s Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, the University of Florida IFAS Extension, Florida Sea Grant, and Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park invite you to the 4th Annual Walton County Earth Day Festival and 5K Race. The event will kick-off with a Beach Clean-Up, where you can pitch in and help clean up the Gem of the Emerald Coast. The festival will include: children’s activities, educational games, sustainability demos, music, guided hikes, a silent auction, food and fun for all ages. Many environmental agencies, local artists, and area businesses will be on hand to educate and entertain festival-goers.
· Earth Day Beach Clean-Up 8 AM-10 AM Beach_Clean-Up
· Earth Day Festival 10 AM-3 PM Earth Day Walton Co Festival
· 5K Race will start at 4 PM 5K Race brochure 2012
· Star Gazing Event at 7:30 PM
Admission is FREE for this event, except the 5K Race is a $25 day of registration is open until 3pm. Please join us as we celebrate and share all the beauty that Walton County has to offer and make everyday Earth Day. The event will occur rain or shine, so come on out!! For more information contact Brooke Saari, bsaari@ufl.edu or Jennifer Primm, Jennifer.Primm@dep.state.fl.us or go to http://walton.ifas.ufl.edu