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Celebrate Estuaries Day at Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve May 6

The Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve (ANERR) celebrates Estuaries Day on Friday, May 6, in Eastpoint, FL. The first 600 visitors will receive a free t-shirt. Activities include free, fun, and educational stations for kids and adults including marine animal touch tanks, and estuary-themed games such as Living Shoreline Exploration, Salt Marsh Bingo, Prescribed Fire Activities, and a Turtle Hurdle Boardgame. Attendees also can tour ANERR’s 5,400 square-foot Nature Center with its three large aquariums filled with local estuarine and...

Ranger led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park May 5

Enjoy a ranger-led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park on Thursday, May 5, 2022 from 10 – 11 a.m. Join in for a ranger-guided nature hike. Camp Helen boasts nine distinct natural communities throughout the park with varied flora and fauna. Learn about our rare coastal dune lake, Lake Powell, as well as the park wildlife. Hike is suitable for all ages. Dress for the weather; water and bug spray are recommended. The Friends of Camp Helen are excited to be open...

Spring festival and Easter egg hunts around Walton April 16

Spring Festival and Eggstravaganza in Freeport Enjoy a day of family fun at Freeport Regional Sports Complex on April 16, 2022. Sponsored by the Freeport Town Planters Society, the event will feature pony rides, Hobo Express, fishbowl games, stuff your own animal, and the 15,000 Easter eggs that fall from the sky sponsored by Destin Worship. Town Planters Society will be hosting a silent auction to raise funds for Relay for Life. Times are: Toddlers 0-3 at 10:30 a.m. Ages...

ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival at Grand Boulevard May 7-8

The annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival will be held May 7-8, 2022 at Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach. Produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County and presented by Grand Boulevard Town Center, ArtsQuest provides an opportunity to view and purchase original art from over 100 artists from around the country. ArtsQuest is a juried show that includes artists in the categories of ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, Metal, mixed media, oils & acrylics, and more. ArtsQuest awards $10,000 in...

Chautauqua Vineyards Spring Festival April 23

Chautauqua Vineyards and Winery invite everyone to join them for a fun day in the sun on April 23, 2022 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. They will have between 50-60 art and craft vendors set up on the grounds for a variety of crafts, food, and live music. Free outdoor wine tastings will be available in the parking lot. Please remember to bring a valid form of ID to purchase alcohol. This event is family friendly. The winery will...

Guided plant walk at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park April 18

You’re invited to a plant identification walk at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Monday, April 18. The walk starts at 9:00 am at tram stop #2, and is led by Bill Kuenstler, Master Gardener and Master Naturalist. Spring is trying to get here, and some plants are starting to bloom. Driving Directions Located in Santa Rosa Beach, the park is located 1/4 south of U.S. Hwy 98 on western end of Scenic Hwy. 30A.  ::MAP: Park Fees Admission Fees...