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Civil War camp, battle and music in DeFuniak Springs Jan. 27 – 29

One of many Chautauqua Assembly events this weekend The Walton Guard Civil War Camp will be set up in the historic Lake Yard of DeFuniak Springs beginning Friday morning, Jan. 27 and lasting through Sunday afternoon. Ten tents and displays will make up the exhibit, including members of the Walton Guard who will be at each site explaining the history of the Guard during the Civil War. Live Civil War-era music will be performed by the 97th Regimental String Band...

Freeport church gives back with community garden

A mess ‘o greens offered at Freeport United Methodist A sign that says “Please Help Yourself” is not often seen these days. However, the folks at Freeport United Methodist Church have provided a community garden that gives back. Rev. Wesley Syfrett along with volunteers Ed Yerbey, Butch Shaffer, Greg Yancy and Brian Babbs decided last October to do something that gives back to the community. A field was plowed, a sprinkler system put in and rows of greens such as...

Natural horsemanship clinics offered at Alaqua Animal Refuge Jan. 19 – 22

Learn the holistic Parelli method of training On Jan. 19 – 22,  2012, Alaqua Animal Refuge will be hosting natural horse training with Pete Rodda. Rodda practices the Parelli method which is based on developing a natural relationship with a horse through understanding his/her nature and understanding the world from the horse’s point of view. “We hope to accomplish two things at Alaqua Animal Refuge in January,” says Rodda.  “First, we’d like to educate as many local owners as possible...

Recycle your Christmas tree in Walton County

Tree mulch will be available at County Landfill Don’t let your Christmas tree go to waste, recycle it! Place your old tree at the curb on your designated yard debris pick up day.  Waste Management asks that any tree taller than 6 ft. be cut in half. The trees will be transported to the Walton County landfill,  then processed on their chipper. Mulch will be available free to county residents and available the first week in Jan. For those that...

Merry Christmas from Walton Outdoors

Warmest wishes for a very Merry Christmas Walton Outdoors would like to thank all of our readers for sharing and exploring the wonders of the outdoors this year. Peace and harmony to you and yours this holiday season. We look forward to sharing exciting new adventures in the coming year. God writes the gospel not in the Bible alone, but on trees and flowers and clouds and stars.  ~ Martin Luther...