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Natural Awakenings Northwest Florida

Beach Hike Offers Lessons in Coastal Ecology

Healthy Gulf, a nonprofit organization that works to protect and restore the Gulf of Mexico and the people and communities along its shores, will lead a beach ecology walk on Santa Rosa Island at Pensacola Beach on February 12, beginning at 9 a.m. 


“We’ll hike along both the gulf and sound side of the Island, exploring the changing plant communities and life along the shoreline,” says Christian Wagley, Alabama coastal organizer for Healthy Gulf. “Along the way we’ll learn more about terrestrial and aquatic life by examining what has washed ashore, including seeds, shells, plants, fish, crabs and other items, both natural and manmade.”  


The hike will be about four miles long and take about two hours. Space is limited to ensure a quality experience, so participants are asked to register ahead of time. The exact meeting location at Pensacola Beach will be provided upon registration. 


To reserve a spot or for more information, email [email protected] or call 850-687-9968.


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