September 15, 2016

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Walton County Fair in Defuniak Springs Oct. 3 – 8, 2016

The Walton County Fair, a tradition since 1924, kicks off six days of family fun on Monday, Oct. 3, 2016. Sticking to its roots as an agricultural fair, there will be livestock competitions every day including rabbit, poultry, hog, horse, lamb, goat and cattle shows. The Fair also provides an opportunity for youth and adults to showcase their artwork, handicrafts, growing crops. Other activities will include a greased pig contest, hot dog and pie eating contests, baked goods for sale...

Walton County fishing report for Sept. 14

Fishing is good Bay: A great redfish bite, and still trout biting. Net casting for shrimp has been good edible sizes. River: A few bass, shellcracker, and catfish. 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 (850) 835-4277 Store hours: Mon. – Fri.: 6...

5K Family Hike at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Sept. 24

The E.O.Wilson Biophilia Center teams up with the Walton County Health Department for the Biophilia Center 5K Family Hike on Saturday, September 24th. Gates open at 7:00 a.m. and last hikers must begin trail by 8:30 a.m. Registration from 7:00-8:00 a.m. First Hikers hit the trail at 8:00 a.m. $5 per person or $20 per family. Educational health programs and interactive exhibit area open for all those not joining in on the hike. Goodie bags handed out to all finishers....

Walton County Health Department issues mosquito-borne illness advisory

The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) is advising residents there has been an increase in mosquito-borne disease activity in Walton County. Several sentinel chicken flocks have tested positive for West Nile virus infection. The risk of transmission to humans has increased. South Walton County Mosquito Control, North Walton Mosquito Control and DOH-Walton continue surveillance and prevention efforts. The Health Department reminds residents and visitors to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes and to take basic precautions to help limit exposure. To protect...

Choctawhatchee Audubon activities for October 2016

Oct 6: Monthly Meeting: Presentation: “eBird: A tool for collecting, sharing, and discovering data on birds around the world.” Bruce Purdy, eBird reviewer, will present a primer on the use of eBird Mobile. eBird is part of a system developed by the Cornell Ornithological Lab at Cornell University.  You can use it on a smart phone to keep records of your own observations and to find out where you might find new birds or birding hotspots when traveling to a...

Fall Bay Day celebration at St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve Oct. 1

Date/time: Sat., Oct. 1, 2016 – 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. EST Bay County Audubon Society and Friends of St. Joseph Bay Preserves present the opportunity to tour the Buffer and Aquatic Preserves and learn about birds and life along the bay. Guided tours of backwoods trails of the Buffer Preserve will be offered at 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 12:30pm, and 2:00 ET. Our very own Ron Houser will be leading a birding trip! Explore the Shore guided...

Alaqua Animal Refuge unveils conceptual site plan for new facility

After countless hours of planning, Alaqua Animal Refuge unveiled Phase I of its new conceptual site plan. Located along State Highway 20 near the intersection of J. W. Hollington Road in Freeport, the beautiful property provides a perfect backdrop for what will become a one-of-a-kind animal facility and sanctuary, and the first of its kind anywhere in the United States. Founded in 2007 by local resident Laurie Hood, the dream and vision for Alaqua Animal Refuge has always been to...