October 16, 2012

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Choctawhatchee Audubon events for November

November 1: A program titled, “The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, Instilling Environmental Stewardship through Monitoring, Education, Research, and Restoration,” will be presented by the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance’s Director, Julie Terrell, at the November Meeting of the Choctawhatchee Audubon Society. The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance of Northwest Florida State College (CBA) has been coordinating programs in Okaloosa and Walton counties inculcating watershed stewardship, estuarine education, and restoration of critical habitat in Choctawhatchee Bay. Ms. Terrell will describe CBA’s activities, including monitoring programs, both...

Flutterby Festival flitters into Rosemary Beach, Nov. 10-11

The annual Flutterby Festival is returning to Rosemary Beach, Nov. 10-11, 2012. Presented by the Merchants of Rosemary Beach and the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA), the annual Flutterby Festival celebrates art, nature, and the migration of the Monarch Butterfly. The family-friendly event returns with fan favorites along with some special new elements, including interactive presentations by the team at Zoo World in Panama City Beach. Each day from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., children create their own butterfly...

Look to the sky for migrating white pelicans in Northwest Florida

Migration time for white pelicans By Stan Kirkland, FWC One of the many benefits of living in the Florida panhandle and particularly near the coast is the vast variety of wildlife we often see. Daily, you’re apt to see bald eagles, ospreys, fox squirrels, black bears, wild turkeys, deer and numerous other species. It’s all about being in the right place at the right time. One species you may miss that’s migrating through our area now are white pelicans. Just...

Halloweener Derby Day at Seaside Amphitheater Oct. 27

The 3rd Annual Halloweener Derby Day will be held in the Seaside Amphitheater on Saturday morning, October 27, 2012. Sponsored by the Merchants of Seaside, the Halloweener Derby Day is a fundraiser for 30A Radio, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Alaqua Animal Refuge. Events include: the dachshund-only race, a pet costume contest, and a live musical performance. Schedule of Events: •   Same-day registration and check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. •   Dachshund races begin at 10:00 a.m. •   Race final...

Walton County fishing report for Oct. 11

Redfish, redfish, redfish! Choctawhatchee Bay: Great reports of folks catching limit size redfish everywhere in the Bay and along the mouth of the river. Flounder and scattered trout reports as well. Creeks/river: The crappie bite is on along with good mullet reports. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s Gun and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S....

Harbor Docks Charities hosthing 18th Annual Take A Kid Fishing Day Nov. 4

Annual event gives  children opportunity to go fishing with Destin’s finest charters Harbor Docks Charities is hosting the 18th Annual Take-A-Kid-Fishing Day on Sunday, November 4th, 2012. Last year many area children spent a glorious day fishing aboard 57 of Destin’s finest charter boats. This year we have 300 openings for kids and chaperones that don’t often get the chance to fish in the beautiful waters around Destin including the Gulf of Mexico and Choctawhatchee Bay. Off duty policemen and...

30A Thanksgiving 10K and Fun Run Nov. 22

Fun run before Thanksgiving dinner! Tour scenic highway 30A and give yourself an excuse to go for that second slice of pumpkin pie with the inaugural 30A 10K Thanksgiving Day race and 1 Mile fun run. Hosted by Hammer Down Multisport, the race both starts and finishes in the beautiful town of Rosemary Beach. The out and back course winds along Scenic Highway 30A offering breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico, Camp Creek Coastal Dune lake and takes runners...