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Join for Mattie Kelly Family Bay Day at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park, Saturday, September 26, from 10AM - 2PM. Celebrate the natural beauty of the Choctawhatchee Bay with guided kayak tours, food vendors, hands-on activities from local organizations and agencies, and creative fun like fish printing! 

Park Entrance Fee: $5 per vehicle

Hosted by the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA), generously supported by the Mattie Kelly Environmental Initiative (MKEI) through the Northwest Florida State College Foundation, this free event is perfect for nature lovers of all ages.

Bring your family and friends for a day of outdoor adventure and environmental education. 

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Join for Mattie Kelly Family Bay Day at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park, Saturday, September 26, from 10AM - 2PM. Celebrate the natural beauty of the Choctawhatchee Bay with guided kayak tours, food vendors, hands-on activities from local organizations and agencies, and creative fun like fish printing! 
 
Park Entrance Fee: $5 per vehicle 
 
Hosted by the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA), generously supported by the Mattie Kelly Environmental Initiative (MKEI) through the Northwest Florida State College Foundation, this free event is perfect for nature lovers of all ages. 
 
Bring your family and friends for a day of outdoor adventure and environmental education. 
 
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