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Memorial Day services in North and South Walton May 27

Gum Creek Cemetery, Glendale 8 a.m. The 23rd Annual Memorial Day Service will be held at the Gum Creek Cemetery located north of DeFuniak Springs off State Road 83 near Glendale. The service will be held on May 27, 2019 and will begin at 8:00 a.m. The Gum Creek Cemetery is one of the oldest in Walton County and is thought to be over 160 years old. The cemetery marks the final resting place of veterans from American’s wars all...

Grow native milkweed to support monarch butterflies

By Molly Jameson, UF/IFAS With spring upon us, the mighty monarch butterflies have begun their long trek to the north from Mexico, looking to time their migration with growth of the milkweed plants in the southeastern United States. Mated monarch females lay hundreds of eggs along their journey, but only two percent of these eggs will survive to become mature caterpillars to carry on the next generation. Monarch larvae rely exclusively on milkweed for nutrients, so it is of upmost...

Peach Creek Blooms a delight to the senses

Serena Robinson and her husband Jonathan Douglas are busy folks with a very unique profession. Tucked away on a ¼-acre in Point Washington, the couple operates an intensive micro farm of beautiful blooming flowers. At any given time of year, their farm field is brimming with colorful blooms destined to become tabletop posies. Serena, a Florida master gardener and owner/grower at Peach Creek Blooms, starts each flowering plant from seed, and nurtures it through the various stages of growth. Serena...

Florida Forest Service giving away trees Jan. 18 – 19

YOUNGSTOWN, Fla. – On Florida’s Arbor Day, celebrated the third Friday in January, we are reminded of the impacts that trees and forest-related industries have on our community. Forest products always have played a crucial role in our area, from ribs and masts of sailing ships, turpentine stills and mills. We have lived among native trees that provided comfort, health and beauty. Through collaboration with the Arbor Day Foundation and corporate sponsors, the Florida Forest Service is celebrating Arbor Day...

Camellia Festival at Eden Gardens State Park Feb. 16

Join the Friends of Eden Gardens State Park as they celebrate the annual Camellia Festival on Saturday, February 16th from 10 am – 2 pm. This wonderful event, centered around the blooming of the camellias, is a time to celebrate the natural beauty and history of the park. The event is free with paid park admission ($4 per car). Pack a picnic and enjoy the day. Beginning to bloom in late November, Camellias bring beautiful blooms to the park throughout...

Chautauqua Assembly returns to DeFuniak Springs Jan. 24 – 27, 2019

Florida Chautauqua’s Assembly 2019 takes place from Thursday, January 24 through Sunday, January 27th with most activities centered on Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th.  The website www.floridachautauquaassembly.org details all of the program offerings which evolve around the theme and the four pillars of Chautauqua which include art, recreation, religion and education.  This year’s theme is a focus on Main Street America. Registration forms for the Assembly can be found online along with ticket information.  Tickets can be purchased...

Hurricane resistant tree lecture in Santa Rosa Beach Jan. 2

It is never too early to begin preparing for the next hurricane season and proper planning can help protect your home for these inevitable events.  The Walton County Master Gardeners would like to invite you to attend “Preparing for the Next Hurricane,” the latest installment of the Walton County Master Gardeners Lecture Series on Wednesday, January 2nd from 10 am to 12 pm at the Coastal Branch Office, 70 Logan Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459.   Join in as...

Step back in time at the Destin History and Fishing Museum

Most anyone who has been here for any length of time knows the best deep sea fishing in the Florida Panhandle is just offshore of Destin. You can learn how Destin got its name as the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village as you explore history and more at the Destin History and Fishing Museum. The museum is chock full of noteworthy artifacts. Historical information dating back to the 1830s, along with environmental educational displays will entertain as well as educate visitors,...