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North Walton County experiences snow Feb. 12

Snow falls in North Walton County Unique weather system on Feb. 12 created some fun for locals in North Walton. 10-year-old Grady Luke Gomillion makes his first snow ball ever on Feb. 12. Grady is the son of Jenny Gomillion of DeFuniak Springs. Kerry Trossbach who lives near Paxton snapped this peaceful photo below of huge snowflakes falling. Dreamy!...

Chautauqua 5K Run Fun Walk March 13

Proceeds support DeFuniak Springs Woman’s Club The DeFuniak Springs Woman’s Club is hosting their third annual Chautauqua 5K Run/Fun Walk will be held Saturday March 13, 2010.  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 8:00 a.m. The course will run through the Historic District and along the DeFuniak Springs Lake Yard.  The entry fee on the day of...

Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge offers alternative spring break fun on Okaloosa Island

Children engage in animal encounters, science experiments during week long camp Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge is hosting SpringWild Spring Break Camp for grades 1-5 to be held the weeks of March 29 – April 2 and April 5 – April 9 from 9 a.m. -3 p.m.   The camp will be held at The Boardwalk, Okaloosa Island.  Participants will learn about native wildlife through lectures, games and hands-on experiences, conduct science experiments and crafts, enjoy live animal encounters and more. • Includes...

Seaside spices things up with outdoor events Feb. 12-13

Something for everyone with movie under the stars, Mardi Gras celebration, concert and more Fun activities are in store with something for everyone as Seaside hosts a variety of events the weekend of Feb. 12-13, with a movie, Krewe of Wee-De-Leis Mardi Gras Celebration, and Valentine’s Day concert. Friday, Feb. 12 President’s Weekend Movie Night Under the Stars – National Treasure: Book of Secrets 7 p.m. – Lawn of Holl Building Join Seaside as they celebrate President’s Day Weekend with an...

Florida freshwater fishing forecast for 2010

Florida Fish Busters’ Bulletin By Bob Wattendorf, FWC It is that time of year again when freshwater anglers are taking advantage of the last of the winter crappie fishery and really looking forward to the spring spawn of bass and bream. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) biologists have completed their analyses of the 2009 fishing data from creel studies (angler reported catches), electrofishing studies, Big Catch records and various measures of young-of-the-year sportfish production. In addition, they have...

Seacrest Wolf Preserve provides safe haven for displaced gray wolves

Preserve dispels myths, educates the public on this fascinating carnivore Cynthia Watkins, owner of the Seacrest Wolf Preserve has been fond of animals as long as she can remember. A show breeder of Siberian Huskies early on in her career, she became interested in the conservation of wolves in the 1980s. In 1995, Cynthia became involved with the Yellowstone National Park Wolf Reintroduction Program where she experienced her first physical contact with a wolf. “The experience stoked the fire of...

Florida State Parks announces ‘Go Play Weekday’ deal

Several Panhandle area park fees reduced to 75 cents Mon. – Thurs. Jan. 18 – Feb. 25 TALLAHASSEE— The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Florida Park Service will begin a new promotion, Go Play Weekday, starting Monday, January 18, 2010 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Throughout the year, Go Play Weekday specials will highlight parks in each region of the state. During the promotional months, visitors pay 75¢ admission Monday through Thursday at featured state parks....

Have breakfast with a Park Ranger at Topsail Feb. 6

Learn about park wildlife at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Scenic Road 30A Saturday, Feb. 6 – 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Come and join the Rangers of Topsail Hill and ask them all the questions you can think of about park wildlife.  To cover the cost of food please bring $4, which goes to Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park to enhance the park or bring your own breakfast. Park at...