August 6, 2013

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E.O. Wilson Biophilia Nature Center activities for Aug. 9 and 10

Friday, August 9: A visit with the animals from Alaqua Animal Refuge Program from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Meet and greet some of Walton County’s cutest animals. Saturday, August 10: Show at 12 Noon You’re invited to a Penquin Party. Gulfarium brings some our favorite flightless birds! General Admission: Adults (ages 13+): $8.00 Children (ages 3-12): $5.00 Children 2 & under: Free Enjoy the new World of Wonder exhibit, the kid friendly museum and meet and greet with live...

Walton County weekly beach sampling results for Aug. 6

No advisories issued The Florida Department of Health in Walton County conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program.   Samples are collected from March through the end of October.  The water samples are analyzed for enteric bacteria (enterococci) that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, which may cause human disease, infections, or rashes.  The presence of enteric bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which may come from...

Alys Beach 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run Sept. 1

Join in on the Alys Beach 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013 in Alys Beach. Located along Hwy 30A, the course winds through the town of Alys Beach. The event also features an oversized obstacle course for kids of all ages and will end with music, food, and beverages available in the Amphitheatre. The price to participate in the certified 5K is $35, and $10 for the 1 Mile Fun Run (kids 12 and younger...

World Paddle For The Planet comes to Carillon Beach Oct. 10-13

Enjoy a weekend of paddling, eco-education,  environmental awareness, and family fun World Paddle For The Planet, an eco-educational fundraiser festival will be coming to Carillon Beach Oct. 10-13, 2013.  The purpose of the event is to educate and raise awareness, sending the message worldwide, to “Be the change you want to see!”  Funds raised by this event will benefit Expedition Florida 500, a project of Mother Ocean. Education Day, Friday Oct. 11, will feature educational booths presented by NOAA, Choctawhatchee...

Walton County Health Department issues advisories for three beach accesses

Advisories issued for the Dune Allen Beach, Grayton Beach, and Eastern Lake beach access August 1, 2013 – The Florida Department of Health in Walton County conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program.   Samples are collected from March through the end of October.  The water samples are analyzed for enteric bacteria (enterococci) that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, which may cause human disease, infections, or rashes. ...