September 27, 2014

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Chautauqua Winery Annual Harvest Festival Oct. 18

Chautauqua Winery Annual Harvest Festival will be held on Oct. 18, 2014 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free wine tastings held under the large tent all day. Al Alvarado Project with guests Simply D’Vyne, plus Smokin’ Rodeo Band will be live in concert. Food plates sold by Pleasant Ridge BBQ. The Chautauqua Cruisers & friends will display striking vehicles for a Cruise-In. An array of art, jewelry, crafts, woodworking, & various vendors from the area will showcase their products....

Vintage Florida film nights at Eden Gardens State Park in October

The Friends of Eden Gardens State Park are presenting the first ever “Eden’s Vintage Florida Film Series” in October. The films will be shown on the lawn by the stage near the bayou. All movies being presented were filmed in Florida, namely the finale, “Frogs” which was filmed at Eden Gardens State Park. The event is free with park admission of $4.00 per vehicle. Bring your chairs, blankets, and loved ones and enjoy the movies under the stars. Costumes are...

Take a guided tour of Peach Creek on kayak Oct. 9

Hosted by Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, Discover Roads Less Traveled eco-tours will introduce you to some very special places in Walton county. Guide: Karl Renelt. Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m. Launch from the astounding Eden Gardens State Park for a paddle tour through Tucker Bayou up to Peach Creek. Discuss environmental topics about marsh ecosystems and the local history including building of the Intracoastal Waterway, logging on the Choctawhatchee River, and turpentine industry. Moderate or higher exertion level, depending on wind...

Take a guided butterfly hike in Point Washington State Forest Oct. 13

Hosted by Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, Discover Roads Less Traveled eco-tours will introduce you to some very special places in Walton county. Guide: MaryAnn Friedman. Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Take a guided walk through Point Washington State Forest to observe and identify the native plants, trees, grasses, insects, and butterflies. Your guide is a butterfly and native plant expert and well-seasoned in leading tours and presentations. You will walk a light to moderate trail discussing the flora and fauna...

Enjoy migrating hummingbirds in Northwest Florida this fall

Fill up your feeders and enjoy a hummer show! Between now and early spring, rare hummingbird species from out West turn up in Florida on their way to their winter homes in the tropics. Ruby-throated hummingbirds are year-round residents throughout Florida, but many from up North also pass through here on their annual migration to Central America. Floridians who put up hummingbird feeders or grow red or orange tubular flowers may get a glimpse of one of at least nine...