Panhandle Outdoor Live: Coastal Dune Lake Lecture and Nature Trail Tour

Laura Tiu

Come celebrate Coastal Dune Lake Appreciation month with a tour of the nature trail surrounding Western Lake in Grayton Beach State Park.

Grayton Beach State Park

Come celebrate Coastal Dune Lake Appreciation month as our University of Florida&#x27;s Panhandle Outdoor Live team provides a guided walking tour of the nature trail surrounding Western Lake in Grayton Beach State Park. Join local Walton County Extension Agents to learn more about our globally rare coastal dune lakes, their history, surrounding ecosystems, and local protections. Walk the nature trail through coastal habitats including maritime hammocks, coastal scrub, salt marsh wetlands, and coastal forest. Tours available October 5th and 19th. Admission into the park is an additional $5.00 per vehicle, so car pooling is encouraged. We will meet at the beach pavilion (restroom facilities available) at 8:45 am with a lecture and tour start time of 9:00 am sharp. The nature trail is approximately one mile long, through some sandy dunes (can be challenging to walk in), on hard-packed trails, and sometimes soggy forests. Wear appropriate footwear and bring water. Hat, sunscreen, camera, binoculars are optional. Tour is approximately 2 hours. Tours may be cancelled in the event of bad weather.There are several great restaurant options in the area for an after tour lunch. Or, spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach at the park. You can rent kayaks and canoes at the park is you wish to paddle the dune lake.For more information contact: Laura Tiu, lgtiu@ufl.edu, 850-892-8172An Equal Opportunity Institution

Panhandle Outdoor Live: Coastal Dune Lake Lecture and Nature Trail Tour

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