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Rest eternally among long leaf pines at Glendale Memorial Nature Preserve

A subject not easily addressed is end of life burial decisions. Fortunately, there are several options outside of what once was considered the norm. Burial trends are shifting according to the National Funeral Directors Association, as more burials reflect consumer lifestyles returning to simplicity. One such choice on the rise is eco-friendly green burials. A green burial is defined as a natural return to the earth without embalming, using a biodegradable casket, or, no casket at all. Located in the...

Art in the park at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park July 15

Date/time: July 15, 9 – 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a basket-weaving lesson with Carol Dickson and explore the various techniques to make your own basket to take home. Class fee covers cost of materials needed and a minimum of five participants are needed for the class to occur with a class limit on 10 participants. If you wish, bring a lunch to enjoy with your fellow class mates and Carol out on the back porch of the clubhouse afterwards. Cost is $35. Registration is...

Century plants can pack a powerful punch to gardeners

When landscaping in dry, sandy areas, century plants (Agave Americana) are often a popular choice when xeriscaping is in mind. The plant is drought tolerant, and does well in the sandy soil of coastal landscapes. The leaves get up to 6′ long and 10″ wide, and the flower stalk is branched, 20-40′ tall, it bears large yellow-green flowers. However, most folks are not aware the Agave Americana has several toxic compounds. It contains the irritating calcium oxylate raphides (microscopic daggers...

Cops on Top event at Lakewood/Britton Hill Park in Paxton June 25

On Saturday, June 25th, at 11 a.m. teams from across the country will set out to summit their state’s highest point in honor of the law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line of duty. Whether the team is attempting to climb the tallest mountain or hike the highest hill, each team member will carry with them the memory of the tremendous sacrifice the officers made to protect and serve their respective state. The annual Summit for Heroes...

Walton County Memorial Day services May 30

Gum Creek Cemetery DeFuniak Springs 8 a.m. Gum Creek Cemetery, one of the oldest in Walton County, is thought to be at least 160 years old. As such, it marks the final resting place of veterans from American’s wars all the way back to the early 19th Century, with 12 known Civil War veterans and one confirmed Seminole War veteran. There are many veterans from 20th century conflicts, from World War I throughout the Korean War, buried in the cemetery...

Walton County Public Works and Fire Rescue Road-E-O and fire safety event May 19

The Walton County Department of Public Works and Walton County Fire Rescue would like to invite the public to attend their Road-E-O and fire safety event on Thursday, May 19th from 7 – 11 .am. at Wee Care Park located at 552 Walton Road in DeFuniak Springs. During the event, several competitions will be held between the Walton County Public Works Equipment Operators. Events include: • Backhoe Event – Agility and Maneuverability Skills Competition • Excavator Event – Ball Scoop...

Walton County hosting fixed price sale at County Landfill May 14

In an effort to rid the county of surplus items and free up space in county facilities, Walton County will be hosting a fixed price yard sale on Saturday, May 14th, from 7 am to 11 am at the County Landfill located north of DeFuniak Springs off Highway 83 North. The fixed price sale will include furniture, computers, monitors, collectibles, antiques, beach equipment, sporting goods, tools and construction items and much more. Items that will be sold at the yard...