November 15, 2011

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Equitation hunt seat clinic at Gulfside Trail Rides Dec. 3

Learn good horsemanship Allison Richards, hunt seat equestrian instructor at Gulfside Trail Rides is pleased to announce an equitation clinic on Dec. 3, 2011. Visiting guest instructor will be Barbara Macon, show judge and former instructor from Huntcliff in Atlanta. There will be two sessions: Adult from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Children from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Cost: $75 for each session. Free to come and watch the event. The clinic will be held at Gulfside Trail Rides,...

De Funiak Springs Tour of Homes Dec. 3

Partners in Progress announces its 2011 Annual Tour of Homes for Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.  The theme for the 2011 tour is: “Exploring History in DeFuniak Springs.” For the Victorians, the romance of the Christmas season was the tradition that endured year after year. Decorating for the holidays was perhaps the most universally practiced tradition of all. Not only will this year’s participating sites be elaborately dressed for the Christmas season, but they will also...

Photo journey of Northwest Florida’s flora and fauna at E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Nov. 19

Matt Greene, a wildlife biologist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, will present “A Photo Journey of Northwest Florida’s Flora and Fauna”  on Nov. 19 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center. The presentation will highlight the region’s longleaf pine ecosystem with its rich botanical diversity. Matt will include information on the role of prescribed fire in Florida, along with a discussion on the history of land use throughout Northern Florida. Matt is...

Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friend of the week

Pretty black lab mix looking for new home This beautiful mom and her litter of adorable pups was rescued by the Alaqua Animal Refuge from a kill shelter. A Black Labrador Retriever mix, she has nurtured her babies well, and now they are all ready to leave and go to out into the world. Fara is sweet, gentle and her fondest wish is for all of her children to find loving forever homes. Of course, she also longs for her...

Seaside hosting holiday fun Nov. 25 and 26

Enjoy a holiday movie Nov. 25 and then Turn on the Town with parade and Santa Nov. 26 Location: 30A and Seaside Amphitheater The holidays are a spectacular time to visit the Emerald Coast and Seaside makes it even more special with their annual “Turn on the Town” celebration, November 25th & 26th. The fun includes a beach-themed Christmas parade, the arrival of Santa & Mrs. Claus and the lighting of the entire community. This is the perfect way to kick...

FWC solicits feedback on new bear management plan

New management plan will include measurable objectives regarding bear populations, habitat, citizen education and outreach, and human-bear conflicts After dwindling to as few as 300 bears in the 1970s, the Florida black bear population has rebounded to an estimated 3,000 bears today. Bears and their cubs roam forests and swamps from Eglin Air Force Base in the Panhandle to Ocala National Forest in the state’s midsection and Big Cypress National Preserve in Southwest Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation...