July 22, 2013

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Star gazing by the shore at Henderson Beach State Park Aug. 9

Time: 5:30 – 10 p.m. Henderson Beach State Park will host a star gazing program.  Volunteers from the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association will set up several telescopes for public viewing of star clusters, planets, and galaxies and answer questions about the night sky. Also, prior to sunset, their telescopes will be equipped for safe viewing of the sun.  All ages are invited to enjoy an evening of star gazing.  The park will close at sunset.  All those attending the star...

Spiny lobster 2013 season runs August 6 – March 31

Special two day season July 24-25, then regular season starts Aug. 6 The 2013 recreational and commercial spiny lobster seasons will open Aug. 6, beginning with a two-day spiny lobster recreational season July 24 and 25. The regular commercial and recreational lobster season starts Aug. 6 and runs through March 31. The two-day sport season occurs on the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in July each year (July 24 and 25, 2013). Commercial fishermen may begin putting their traps in...

Knowledge is key when living around black bears

Stash your garbage securely Florida black bears turn into eating machines in late summer and early fall, stuffing their stomachs in preparation for winter. For gluttonous bears, raiding a garbage can may be more appealing than foraging in the woods. To reduce human-bear conflicts during the surge of bear activity in late summer and fall, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) urges people to keep food sources around their homes and businesses secure from bears. “Due to the...

Americana Under the Stars at Topsail every Thursday

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is hosting a live musical event on Thursdays. Americana Under the Stars, a new weekly concert series will showcase singer/songwriters from across the country. Open mic at 6 p.m. with main performances starting at 7 p.m. Admission to the park is free and there is a suggested $5 donation to the Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. Enter through the main park entrance off of 30-A and park in the day use parking area,...

Walton County fishing report for July 17

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay: A fair amount of good size black drum, speckled trout, speckled trout and bull sharks still in the bay. Creeks/river: Catfish! Offshore: Folks are reeling in everything! Grouper, snapper and more. 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. Hwy. 331 S Freeport, Florida 32439...

Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance – The stewards of our watershed

A look into the four core facets of CBA This is the first of a four part series on the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance of Northwest Florida State College (CBA). It is easy to understand why most of us enjoy living in Northwest Florida. The beautiful beaches, creeks, rivers and the Choctawhatchee Bay offer extraordinary opportunities to fish, explore, swim and enjoy living in the diverse ecosystems that surround us. Have you ever wondered who watches over the health of our...

Dine for the Pines to benefit E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center September 8

Fundraiser to be held at Bud & Alley’s The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center is hosting a fundraiser for area student programs and the preservation of  longleaf pine trees at Bud & Alley’s from 5 to 9 pm on Sunday, September 8. The public is encouraged to attend to learn more about the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center. Developed by conservationist, M.C. Davis, the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center sits on is a 53,000-acre land and wildlife conservation reserve named Nokuse Plantation located...

Highway 83 Yard Sale Aug. 2 – 3, 2013

Yard sale to stretch 30 miles up SR83 Time: 8 a.m. – til On Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2 – 3, locals will be lining up State Road 83 selling their yard sale items. The yard sale starts at the intersection of Highway 90 and 83 in DeFuniak Springs and and extends north to Samson, AL, on to Elba then to Troy, AL. Sites are located along this stretch of road and include churches, organizations and families. Outside sites are no...