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E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center kicking off August with hands on fun

Friday, August 2nd: Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance Program from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The CBA brings hands on fun while teaching about the health of our marine life and ecosystem. Program includes aquatic animals, using a microscope, test water samples and decorate a rain barrel. Saturday, August 3rd: Puppet Theater with “That Puppet Guy” and Puppet Making Workshop Shows at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Atlanta based puppeteer, Lee Bryan “That Puppet Guy” is a nationally recognized touring artist who...

Star gazing by the shore at Henderson Beach State Park Aug. 9

Time: 5:30 – 10 p.m. Henderson Beach State Park will host a star gazing program.  Volunteers from the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association will set up several telescopes for public viewing of star clusters, planets, and galaxies and answer questions about the night sky. Also, prior to sunset, their telescopes will be equipped for safe viewing of the sun.  All ages are invited to enjoy an evening of star gazing.  The park will close at sunset.  All those attending the star...

Americana Under the Stars at Topsail every Thursday

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is hosting a live musical event on Thursdays. Americana Under the Stars, a new weekly concert series will showcase singer/songwriters from across the country. Open mic at 6 p.m. with main performances starting at 7 p.m. Admission to the park is free and there is a suggested $5 donation to the Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. Enter through the main park entrance off of 30-A and park in the day use parking area,...

Dine for the Pines to benefit E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center September 8

Fundraiser to be held at Bud & Alley’s The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center is hosting a fundraiser for area student programs and the preservation of  longleaf pine trees at Bud & Alley’s from 5 to 9 pm on Sunday, September 8. The public is encouraged to attend to learn more about the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center. Developed by conservationist, M.C. Davis, the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center sits on is a 53,000-acre land and wildlife conservation reserve named Nokuse Plantation located...

Highway 83 Yard Sale Aug. 2 – 3, 2013

Yard sale to stretch 30 miles up SR83 Time: 8 a.m. – til On Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2 – 3, locals will be lining up State Road 83 selling their yard sale items. The yard sale starts at the intersection of Highway 90 and 83 in DeFuniak Springs and and extends north to Samson, AL, on to Elba then to Troy, AL. Sites are located along this stretch of road and include churches, organizations and families. Outside sites are no...