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Join the Choctawhatchee Audubon for bird walks, field trips and adventures

Choctawhatchee Audubon Society offers a wide variety of events open to the public The Choctawhatchee Audubon Society is dedicated to the protection of bird and wildlife habitat, environmental education, and a greater appreciation of Northwest Florida’s natural beauty. During the year the CAS offers a wide variety of bird walks, bird counts, field trips and Eventures geared for children. Below is a list of ongoing activities CAS will be hosting throughout the year. For more information, go to www.choctawhatcheeaudubon.org. Choctawhatchee...

Legends from the Graves cemetery tour Mar. 11

Hear stories about local legends at Magnolia Cemetery On March 11, 2011, the Walton County Heritage Museum will be offering trolley tours to Magnolia Cemetery in DeFuniak Springs. Stories about the cemetery’s occupants will be told by local actors and family members. Departure times from the Museum to the cemetery will be at 6, 7, and 8 p.m. Only 26 people will tour in each time slot. You must arrive at the museum 15 minutes prior to departure time. Refreshments...

Walton County History Fair and antique tractor show Mar. 12

Learn about history and watch an antique tractor pull The Walton County Fairgrounds will be chock full of activities on Sat. March 12 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Walton County Heritage Association and Museum will host its Walton County History Fair with documents, photographs and antiques of Walton County’s history. The Walton County Fair Association will be hosting an antique farm implement exhibit and tractor pull event. Games, crafts and food vendors will be on hand along with...

Learn about alligators at Topsail Feb. 26

Learn all the facts about the native Florida reptiles Sat., Feb. 26th 2011 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Topsail Hill Preserve State Park will be having a presentation on alligators. Once they were hunted, then they were protected, now they are farmed. Come and learn the facts and history of the American Alligator. Park at the Day-Use area off Hwy 30A. Take a short walk to the clubhouse. Fees: Program included in the park admission fee...

Walton County fishing and hunting report for Feb. 23

Lots of trout biting in the bay Bay: Good amount trout biting along with some redfish and sheepshead. Fresh: Crappie through the roof on the Choctawhatchee River. Danny Copeland wants to remind folks that the resident shoreline license is free. Come on by! Click here for fishing forecast Hunting: Deer hunting a bit on the dowsing with this warmer weather. Zone D – Northwest Florida – Public lands Deer: Muzzleloading Gun Season: Feb. 21–27 – Antlered deer only by muzzleloader,...

Neigh and Bray Fun show good old horsing around

Kids of all ages enjoy horse back riding at Pleasant Ridge Arena Pleasant Ridge Arena in DeFuniak Springs held a Neigh and Bray Fun Show on Feb. 19. Hosted by owners Diana and Red Brannon, young children enjoyed stick races, horse back and carriage rides. The more seasoned riders competed in pole bending and barrel racing. Pleasant Ridge Arena is located at 1917 Pleasant Ridge Road in DeFuniak Springs. The facility hosts a variety of events throughout the year. To...

Alaqua Animal Refuge’s Canine Carnival coming to Gulf Place Mar. 5

Outdoor event features fun for all ages Postponed until Mar. 26 due to rain forecast Laissez bon temps rollover with Rover at Alaqua Animal Refuge’s Fourth Annual Canine Carnival, to be held on Saturday, March 26 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Gulf Place in Santa Rosa Beach. The Mardi Gras-themed, pet-centric outdoor party will feature a parade of activities for pups and the people who love them, including games for kids and canines, live music, local vendor booths,...