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Be part of the state-wide bluebird blitz Nov. 18-19

Florida Bluebird Society expanding knowledge about eastern bluebirds throughout Florida The second annual Statewide Bluebird Blitz will take place on Friday November 18 and Saturday November 19, 2011. What is a Bluebird Blitz? The Statewide Bluebird Blitz is a concentrated effort by as many volunteers as possible going out all over the state of Florida on specific dates to locate as many Eastern Bluebirds as possible. Why a Bluebird Blitz? There is much general information available about bluebirds, but what...

Visit the Governor Stone schooner at Lafayette Park in Freeport

Visit the schooner Oct. 22 and 23 The National Historic Landmark Schooner Governor Stone will dock for a week at her slip in Lafayette Park on Shipyard Rd. in Freeport beginning October 20.  The vessel will be viewable each day and will open for free guided tours Sat. Oct. 22 and Sun. Oct. 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Friends of the Governor Stone are inviting visitors to step on board and back in time to when similar schooners...

South Walton Fire District hosting open house Oct. 22

In an effort to promote fire/life safety, the South Walton Fire District will be hosting a free “Open House” on Saturday October 22, 2011 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event will take place at the SWFD Station 2 located at 2109 S. HWY 395 Seagrove Beach, Fl. 32459. There will be “live” demonstrations, child safety seat inspections, fire related games and activities, a “jump house” blood pressure checks, food, drinks and fun and more! Please plan on joining...

Pioneer Day at Rocky Bayou State Park Nov. 12

Enjoy a day of pioneer history at the park On Sat., Nov. 12, from 10 a.m. – 3  p.m. the Friends of Emerald Coast State Parks will be hosting their annual Pioneer Day at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park in Niceville. See demonstrations of pioneer skills such as spinning, weaving, quilting, basket-making, corn grinding, butter churning and shingle making. Dip candles, make rag dolls, quilt, and try your skill with a saw. Listen to tales of pioneer life in...

Secrest Wolf Preserve Howl-O-Ween Oct. 22-23

Weekend of wildlife encounters, hayrides and more Camp out with the wolves at The Oaks Farm in Chipley, Florida and enjoy a unique experience. The weekend long Howl-O-Ween events offers learning and fun along with wolf encounters at the Seacrest Wolf Preserve. Events: Sat., Oct. 22, 2010 – 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 23, – 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hands-on wolf encounter tours starting at 10 a.m., running every 90 minutes, with the last one at...

Flutterby Festival returns to Rosemary Beach Nov. 12 – 13

Annual event celebrates the arts and the migration of the monarch butterfly One of South Walton’s most popular fall events, the annual Flutterby Festival is returning to Rosemary Beach, Nov. 12-13, celebrating the arts and the migration of the monarch butterfly along Scenic Highway 30A. Hosted by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA), this year’s event will feature interactive adventures by the Seaside Repertory Theatre. Also, for the first time ever, Children’s Volunteer Health Network’s “Cottages for Kids”...

Back To Nature Festival at Grayton Beach State Park a great success

A great day outdoors! Hundreds of children and their families enjoyed a great day outdoors Oct. 15 during the Back To Nature Festival’s Explore at Grayton Beach State Park event. The day’s activities were hosted by Walton Outdoors for the South Walton Community Council’s annual event. Families enjoyed fishing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, wildlife displays, hiking, a sea life touch tank and more. Special thanks go out to the activity hosts and volunteers: Grayton Beach State Park, Patrick Hartsfield,...