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Learn about south Walton’s artificial reefs at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Feb. 9

Join Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and the South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) on February 9, 2018 from 10 – 11 a.m. Come learn about their organization, what they do and the seahorse shaped artificial reef they deployed off the park’s shoreline. This program is free with regular park admission. Topsail Talks is a monthly educational discovery series with presentations from organizations and government agencies from outside the park.  To stay up to date about this program and all...

Wetlands restoration at Deer Lake State Park seminar Jan. 19 in Niceville

Join Mattie M. Kelly Environmental Institute as they begin their 2018 Seminar Series with guest speakers Jeff Talbert and John Bente presenting “Wetlands Restoration at Deer Lake State Park.”  The seminar will take place on Friday, January 19, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Northwest Florida State College in the Robert E. Greene, Jr. Science Building (Building 350), Room 110, Niceville Campus. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. Jeff Talbert is an eight...

Learn about living around bears in Santa Rosa Beach Jan. 17

Jordan Green, wildlife biologist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will present Bears in Your Backyard on January 17th, 2018 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Coastal Branch Library. The event is hosted by the Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles. The Coastal Branch Library is located at 437 Greenway Trail in Santa Rosa Beach.  For more information call Laurie Reichenbach at 214-505-6273....

Enjoy a film screening of Great Florida Cattle Drive: Unbroken Circles in Santa Rosa Beach Jan. 10

The Walton County Coastal Library is hosting “Winter Community Programs” Wednesdays, Jan 3rd – Feb 28th 2018 at 10:00 am. Winter Community Programs are designed for our adult community and families having educational and entertaining value while learning about our community and neighbors. January 10, 2018 – Film Screening of Great Florida Cattle Drive: Unbroken Circles with Elam and Nic Stoltzfus Florida: the land of beaches, theme parks…and cowboys. Father/son filmmakers Elam and Nic Stoltzfus share their stories and adventures from...

Wildlife photography program in Santa Rosa Beach Jan. 3

The Walton County Coastal Library is hosting “Winter Community Programs” Wednesdays, Jan 3rd – Feb 28th 2018 at 10:00 am. Winter Community Programs are designed for our adult community and families having educational and entertaining value while learning about our community and neighbors. January 3, 2018 –Wildlife Photographer – Walt Spence Walt’s earlier photos have appeared in publications such as Southern Living and Florida Living, and mostly involved human subjects and situations. But Walt had always harbored a latent desire to...

Cultural Arts Alliance selects designs for underwater museum of art

The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) and South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) are proud to reveal seven sculpture designs selected by jury for permanent exhibition in the first installation of the Underwater Museum of Art (UMA). The 2018 Spring/Summer installation will include the following sculpture: “Propeller in Motion” by Marek Anthony, “Self Portrait” by Justin Gaffrey, “The Grayt Pineapple” by Rachel Herring, “JYC’s Dream” by Kevin Reilly in collaboration with students from South Walton Montessori School, “SWARA...

Learn about area state park ecosystems in Santa Rosa Beach Nov. 15

The Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles Volunteer Beach Ambassador (VBA) Team invites you to attend their We Share The Beaches educational series. Their first program for the season will be presented by Jeff Talbert, field biologist at the Atlantic Botanical Garden on assignment at Deer Lake State Park. He will be lecturing on the unique treasures found in the three state parks located in south Walton County: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, Grayton Beach State Park, and Deer Lake...

Living with Florida black bears program in Santa Rosa Beach Nov. 9

The South Walton Community Council and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are hosting an informative program on Living with Florida Black Bears. The focus of the program is to educate the public about black bears in South Walton County.  You will also learn about the role of FWC in bear management and response to human-bear conflict, steps that can be taken by homeowners to avoid attracting bears, as well as, some guidelines on what to do if you see...