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Explore native landscaping with Sandhills Native Nursery

Native plant gardening is growing in popularity across the nation. Using little resources and being low maintenance, native plant landscaping is a great choice for many folks. Up in Fountain, just north of Panama City Sam Mello has created a native plant nursery that offers variety of choices for the native gardener. More than ½ an acre of plants along a sandhill trail, the nursery invites the shopper to explore the many options available for the native plant enthusiast. Walton...

Equine interaction therapy program now offered at Alaqua Animal Refuge

New Partnership Formed between Alaqua Animal Refuge and Healing Hoof Steps Equine Assisted Therapy  Freeport, FL (June 8, 2022) — Alaqua Animal Refuge and Healing Hoof Steps have established a new partnership to provide equine assisted therapy to individuals struggling with mental health issues in our community. The partnership between the two organizations is an exciting extension to Alaqua’s Equine Interactions program that has been used to help children and adults with emotional traumas and developmental challenges to promote social...

Memorial Day weekend services and events in north and south Walton

Memorial Day service at Gum Creek Cemetery in DeFuniak Springs May 30 The annual Memorial Day Service will be held on Monday May 30, 2022, at the Gum Creek Cemetery near Glendale, Florida. The service will begin at 8:00 am. Gum Creek Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in Walton County, serving our community for more than 160 years. The cemetery marks the final resting place of veterans of the American Wars all the way back to the early...

Alaqua hosting Spring Bazaar and sneak peek of new location May 7

Join Alaqua at their new Welcome Center Courtyard for a Spring Bazaar — A Unique Marketplace on Sat., May 7 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. This ‘mega yard sale’ marketplace will have home décor, furniture, housewares, linens, high end clothing, jewelry, artwork, pet supplies, and more. The Spring Bazaar will be held at their new home, located at 155 Dugas Way, Freeport, FL 32439— 4.7 miles east of Freeport along Highway 20. Bring the family and make it a...

Chautauqua Vineyards Spring Festival April 23

Chautauqua Vineyards and Winery invite everyone to join them for a fun day in the sun on April 23, 2022 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. They will have between 50-60 art and craft vendors set up on the grounds for a variety of crafts, food, and live music. Free outdoor wine tastings will be available in the parking lot. Please remember to bring a valid form of ID to purchase alcohol. This event is family friendly. The winery will...

Think twice before choosing a mallard duckling as a pet

Outta the Woods: Ducks – more than they’re quacked up to be As Easter approaches, many parents buy mallard ducklings for their children.  We’ve done that for generations, but consequences have caught up with us. These ducks can live 10 years.  They might make nice pets while they are still small enough to fit in your hand, but when they become full-grown and the novelty wears off, people often grow tired of caring for them and decide to turn them...

Kathryn J. Hardy and Dr. Johnny Savage at recent book signing. Lori Ceier/Walton Outdoors

Local writer pens biography on Choctawhatchee River legends

Folks that live along the Choctawhatchee River near Ebro, may know Dr. Johnny Savage; either from being one of his dental patients, launching their boat at John’s Little Acre, or eating at the Bruce Café, your paths have likely crossed. Most don’t know about the interesting life Savage has led, from starting his dental practice aboard the USS Glacier, to Atlanta, to being in the Georgia Legislature for 10 years. During his life in Atlanta and back to Ebro, Savage’s...

Burn ban in effect for Walton County

UPDATE: Burn ban has been lifted effective March 15, 2022 March 5, 2022 – Effective immediately, ALL of Walton County is under a burn ban starting today Saturday, March 5th. Discussion to continue the burn ban will be discussed at the Commission’s regularly scheduled BCC meeting on Tuesday. This ban includes ALL outdoor burning EXCEPT for authorized burns by Florida Forestry Service or for the cooking of food exclusively on a gas or charcoal grill. Anyone in violation of the...