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Cut your own tree at Strickland’s Christmas Tree Farm in DeFuniak Springs

Leyland cypress, Southern Red Cedar, Arizona Blue Ice Cypress, Florida Pines available Bring back an old holiday tradition, or start a new one as you select and cut down your Christmas tree at Strickland’s Christmas Tree Farm. Located in DeFuniak Springs, the farm is owned by Cody and Linda Strickland. The 60-acre farm is one of the largest in Florida, and offers the following varieties: Leyland Cypress, Red Cedar, Arizona Blue Ice Cypress, and Florida Pine. A few of the...

Christmas Candlelight Tour and open house at Eden Gardens State Park Dec. 15

A wonderful holiday tradition in South Walton continues at Eden Gardens State Park Wesley House as it lights up for the holidays. Enjoy the walk through the luminaries and a candlelight tour from 5 – 8 p.m. on Dec. 15. Take a free tour of the house and admire the beautifully decorated rooms, each decorated in different themes by local businesses and organizations. After the tour is complete, guests can vote on their favorite room and enjoy refreshments in the pavilion provided by...

Make Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop in Niceville Nov. 16

Mattie M. Kelly Environmental Institute is presenting a Make Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop on Friday, November 16, 2018, 11 AM to 12 PM in the Robert E. Greene, Jr. Science Building (Building 350), Room 127 on the Niceville Campus of Northwest Florida State College. Only 10 barrels are available to make.  They are $25 each, and rain barrels are reserved for those FIRST registered, first served. RSVP now for a barrel. In addition, however, observers are welcome for FREE!...

Upcoming holiday markets in north and south Walton

Enjoy holiday shopping from local vendors in north and south Walton. Click on our calendar for more holiday events. Holiday market in Rosemary Beach Nov. 17 The annual winter market in Rosemary Beach will be held on Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. It is a day-long event that will have 80 artists from across the region in a variety of media including fine and folk art, pottery, holiday decor and gifts, handcrafted jewelry, handmade furniture, yard art,...

Make a child’s Christmas brighter with Santa Patrol and Angel Tree programs

Make Christmas a little brighter for a child in need. South Walton Fire District and the Walton County Sheriff’s Office are both hosting toy drives. South Walton Fire District Angel Tree: South Walton Fire District is once again sponsoring the Caring and Sharing Angel Tree. Each holiday season the “Angel Tree” is filled with names of children throughout Walton County that otherwise may not receive Christmas gifts without your assistance. “Angels” will be available for from 9 a.m- 4 p.m....

Hazmat recycling and waste tire amnesty day at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Nov. 17

Time: 8 am – 12 pm Join Topsail Hill Preserve State Park as it hosts a hazmat recycling and waste tire amnesty collection on November 17, 2018 from 8:00 am to Noon.  Representatives from the Walton County Solid Waste and Recycling office will be on hand to help unload the following items from your car: Pesticides, Used Oil, Stale Gasoline, Solvents, Fertilizers, Paint, Paint Thinners, Paint Strippers, Batteries, Furniture Polish, Brake Fluid, Engine Degreasers, Anti-Freeze, Pool Chemicals, Insecticides and  Spot...