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Join in on the Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 18-21

Be a part of something big! The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts. It takes as little as 15 minutes on one day, or you can count for as long as you like each day of the event. It’s free, fun, and easy—and it helps...

Chautauqua 5K Run planned in DeFuniak Springs Feb. 26

Proceeds benefit DeFuniak Springs Woman’s Club The DeFuniak Springs Woman’s Club has announced their fourth annual Chautauqua 5K Fun Run/Walk Sat. Feb. 26, 2011. The event is open to all runners and walkers, men, women and children. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. at the Amphitheater and the race will start promptly at 8 am. The course will run through the Historic District and along the DeFuniak Springs Lake Yard. Early registration is $15 and available to those who mail...

Gulf Place Community Yard Sale Feb. 26

The Merchants of Gulf Place are currently seeking vendors The Merchants of Gulf Place are hosting their 3rd Annual Community Yard Sale Saturday, Feb. 26th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gulf Place amphitheater. The cost is $40 for a table, chairs, and a ten by ten space. They welcome merchants as well as individuals to sell their wares. For more information contact  gulfplaceeventscoord@gmail.com or call 267-8458. :MAP::...

Camellia Fest and Heritage Day at Eden Gardens State Park Feb. 12

Learn all about camellias at Eden Location: Eden Gardens State Park Sat. Feb. 12, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Eden Gardens State Park and the Friends of Eden Gardens, Inc. would like to invite everyone to the annual Camellia Fest. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch. Festivities begin with talks on Camellia identification, air layering (propagation) and the general maintenance and pest control of Camellias. There will also be floral demonstrations and demonstrations...