Outdoor Enrichment Opportunities at Summer Camp in the Panhandle

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NEW ON THE BLOG Failure is an Opportunity Making reversible, "two-way" door decisions with quick outcomes increases the likelihood of any failure providing opportunities for personal growth, creativity, and innovation. Read the Article SURVEY Camp Longleaf Targets Return in Summer 2025 E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Collects Survey Responses to Provide a Unique Camp Experience in the Panhandle Freeport, Fla. - Targeting a return for Camp Longleaf in the summer of 2025, E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center announces the launch of a month-long survey designed to collect prospective summer camp participant preferences. Built in 2018 next to the Biophilia Center on the Nokuse Plantation, a 55,000-acre private nature preserve in Walton County, Florida, Camp Longleaf comfortably accommodates up to 46 campers with six air-conditioned cabins and a spacious dining hall. The Camp Longleaf summer program ran for three years (2018-19, 2021) and provided a unique, outdoor education experience for students aged 9 to 14 years. A pandemic hiatus provided the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center an opportunity to redesign and enhance the camp experience, which allows campers to explore the importance of biodiversity and conservation in a unique setting. Executive Director of the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center, Dalton Allen, thanks the public in advance for filling out the survey. He says, “The survey feedback we collect from both locals and families that visit the Panhandle will be invaluable in helping us to tailor our future Camp Longleaf experience to the needs of our community.” By participating in the short survey, which concludes on March 1, 2024, respondents are eligible to win one of three sets of $20 Amazon gift cards and complimentary Summer Day Passes to the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center. Randomly selected survey winners will be announced upon survey conclusion. Take the Survey WEBSITE LAUNCH Morgan 1 Consulting We partnered with Christman Morgan of Morgan 1 Consulting to launch his firm's new website. Founded in 2022, M1C provides direct consulting services (performance improvement) to healthcare organizations including hospitals, surgery centers, and clinics. Christman has spent more than 20 years helping healthcare organizations reduce cost and improve margins, and now he is bringing that expertise to all industries by strategically partnering with Schooley Mitchell. Together, they will bring a unique skill set to local businesses in the Gulf Coast region in helping to reduce unnecessary spending expenses and improve cash flow. Visit the Website COMMUNITY NEWS Renee Broxson Fine Art Inspired by a vintage photograph of a man walking past a graffiti wall, Renee decided to graffiti the man and use Gaffrey Art Materials’ thick acrylic paint to add texture and depth to the painting. “My Walk to Work” is an acrylic mixed media painting measuring 30” x 40” on canvas. Shop JC’s Gourmet Owner, Jason Salinas, developed a perfect blend of jalapeño and habanero, dehydrated and ground into a robust, spicy seasoning. The unique ‘Jalabanero’ spice will enhance a few of the company’s current Gulf Coast gourmet recipes, and, along with other house seasonings, be offered for sale upon opening of the new commercial kitchen location in early 2024. Click the link below to find JC’s Gourmet at a Panhandle location near you. View Locations Robin’s Bikes & Fitness On sale, the Specialized Turbo Tero X 4.0 e-bike is a "go anywhere" fitness option for carrying you over neighborhood paths or tackling dirt trails. Robin describes this pedal-assist model as the “SUV of of e-bikes” - a powerful hybrid of cruiser and MTB to tackle anything. Stop by or contact the shop to get matched with the right ride for your next adventure! Contact or Visit the Shop Baird Dental Business Concepts Dental practices that systemize around: exceeding patient expectations, creating self-managed teams, and exhibiting excellent communication skills create competitive advantages such as uniqueness, adaptability, and resistance. Offering an ‘a la carte’ services approach, Sandy Baird, MBA is uniquely qualified to provide and customize services for your practice to take it from not just surviving, but to thriving. Learn More Frame Gallery Custom Frames & Art To celebrate its 6th year in business, Frame Gallery hosted an Artists Showcase in its newly expanded space on January 26. The art on display included Connie Keetle's paintings, Alec Moseley's woodworking, Annette Smith's jewelry and Terrie Ponder Watch's pottery. Click below to view a recap of the hard work involved in the shop expansion, which now accommodates space for art workshops, and the celebrations along the way. Watch the Year in Review Tracy City Free Clinic In 2023, we partnered with Dr. Tom Phelps to launch the website for his non-profit, Tracy City Free Clinic, which is devoted to a worthy endeavor: healthcare for the disadvantaged. Featured in an article by The University of the South, Dr. Phelps, C’74, describes how he felt called to establish a free medical clinic in Grundy County, one of Tennessee’s least healthy counties. Now, Phelps and the clinic are teaming up with the University’s pandemic-inspired testing lab to take on a local Hepatitis C crisis. Read the Article Dog-Harmony Therapy dog and office pup, Chloe, snuck in a quick kiss on a recent visit to HCA Florida’s Rehabilitation Center of Northwest Florida. Learn more about the benefits therapy dog teams can bring to an organization and how you and your pup can get involved in Dog-Harmony’s therapy dog programs below. Learn More UPCOMING EVENTS Miramar Beach, FL - Get ready to wag your tails and have a paw-some time with your furry friends at Dog-Harmony's first annual Grand Canine Carnaval on Thursday, February 8 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm at Grand Boulevard in Grand Park. The event is packed with exciting activities, including a carnaval-themed doggie dance party and contest, photos with your four-legged friends sponsored by Rescue Animal Photography, music by Diamond Dan DJ Services, delectable appetizers sponsored by JC’s Gourmet, and snacks from Davis Dog Treats for your loyal companions. A $15 donation will guarantee your dog's participation in the dance contest and eligibility to win great prizes! It's a great opportunity to have fun with your pet and support Dog-Harmony's mission. So, grab your leash and join us for an unforgettable afternoon of fun! Add the Event to Your Calendar Fort Walton Beach, FL - Join ECPRO’s February Lunch & Learn featuring guest speaker, Samuel Poppell, who will give a presentation focused on effective storytelling and measurement on February 13 at 11:30 a.m. at the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce. Poppell is a multi-unit Clean Eatz Franchise Partner, serving a diverse clientele of busy professionals with healthy food prepared his franchise in locations spanning from Mobile, AL to Tallahassee, FL. Attendees are encouraged to pre-register by February 11 in order to guarantee a delicious catered lunch from Lady Ray’s Culinary Delights. Register to Attend All the best, Christie Solomon, MBA