December 13, 2011

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Neigh and Bray Fun Show in DeFuniak Springs Dec. 17

Kids of all ages enjoy horse back riding at Pleasant Ridge Arena Pleasant Ridge Arena in DeFuniak Springs is holding a Neigh and Bray Fun Show on Dec. 17 at 12 Noon. Hosted by owners Diana and Red Brannon, young children will enjoy stick races, along with horse back and carriage rides. The more seasoned riders will compete in pole bending and barrel racing. Pleasant Ridge Arena is located at 1917 Pleasant Ridge Road in DeFuniak Springs. The facility hosts...

Alaqua Animal Refuge forever friend of the week

Good looking fella looking for a new home What an irresistible face! This sweet Schnauzer/Terrier mix was taken from the home in which he grew up and dropped off by his family at a kill shelter.  Thankfully he was rescued, is now safe and sound at Alaqua Animal Refuge, and making lots of new friends. Like all the animals at Alaqua, AJ has his Christmas list ready for Santa. It’s short and to the point. He wants nothing more than...

Countdown Seaside! New Year’s Celebration Dec. 31

Location: Seaside Time: 7 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Join your friends and family to welcome 2012 on New Year’s Eve with the 3rd Annual Countdown SEASIDE on Saturday, Dec. 31st. The Seaside Merchants invite everyone out for Countdown Seaside! A New Year’s Eve Celebration, a family-friendly party featuring live entertainment, kid’s art projects, street performers and an amazing fireworks display over the Gulf of Mexico. Festivities for this fabulous family event begin at 7 p.m. and last until 12 a.m....

Bald eagle arrives at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center

First of two new ambassadors at home in new aviary An beautiful new ambassador has arrived at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center! Lisa Miller, wildlife educator at the Center explains: For the past several months, there has been a flurry of exciting activity here at the E. O. Wilson Biophilia Center.  Some of you may have noticed the construction activity centered between the grass mounds and the classroom buildings.  We have been preparing for the arrival of our newest animal...

Learn about prescribed fires at Topsail Dec. 16

Get answers to all your burning questions Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Fire is a natural process that has shaped Florida’s ecosystems over the years. Prescribed fires play a vital role in restoring “fire-dependent” natural communities. Learn the answers to all of your burning questions. Park at the Day-Use area and take a short hike to the clubhouse. $6.00 entry admission per vehicle into the park. Call (850) 267-8330 for more information. ::MAP::...

Walton County fishing report for Dec. 7

Fishing is good for those that are getting out there! Choctawhatchee Bay: Tons of bait fish in the bay. Sheepshead are back and being caught with just the right size shrimp we have in the shop!  Stripers are chasing mullet up the creek and competing with the trout. Lots of small redfish being caught. Oysters are good, yes, even from the Choctawhatchee Bay. Creeks/river: Crappie fishing has slowed a bit, and the river has come back down low again. Danny...