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Ranger led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park March 2

February 26, 2023
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Nature, Outdoor Family Fun

Enjoy a ranger-led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park on Thursday, March 2, 2023 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...

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Conradina covers South Walton

February 23, 2023
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Environment, Nature

Beautiful lavender flowering shrub graces our sandhill forests in spring Ever wonder what those beautiful blooming lavender plants are along our byways in South Walton? False rosemary (Conradina canescens) is actually part of the mint (Lamiacae) family. If you rub...

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Walton County hosting presentation on South Walton connector road in Santa Rosa Beach March 2

February 23, 2023
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Environment

The Walton County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, March 2, 2023 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the South Walton High School a uditorium, located at 645 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL...

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Walton County fishing report for Feb. 22

February 22, 2023
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Fishing

Fishing is good! Bay: Sheepshead near Destin bridge, a few trout, and redfish. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find...

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Car seat safety checks in Santa Rosa Beach March 3

February 21, 2023
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Home/Garden

Car seat safety check appointments are free to the community and open to anyone who has a child passenger in their vehicle requiring a car seat. You can be a mother or father, grandparent, caregiver, or expecting parent, etc. On...

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Guided plant walk at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park March 20

February 20, 2023
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Nature, Outdoor Family Fun

You’re invited to a plant identification walk at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on the third Monday of the month. The walk starts at 9:00 am at tram stop #2, and is led by Bill Kuenstler, Master Gardener and Master...

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Alaqua Animal Refuge celebrates opening of new location with events in March

February 16, 2023
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Home/Garden

Alaqua Animal Refuge is pleased to announce the formal opening of their new, one-of-a-kind facility, located at 155 Dugas Way, and invites the community to celebrate the momentous occasion with a month-long celebration of events titled “Celebrate! Alaqua” beginning March...

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An encounter with a living dinosaur

February 12, 2023
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Environment

Note: This story is from the Walton Outdoors’ archives. It was originally published in 2008. To view an up to date report of Gulf Sturgeon from 2022, click here: https://media.fisheries.noaa.gov/2022-06/Gulf%20sturgeon%205-yr%20review_20220601_signed.pdf It’s not often one gets a chance to encounter a...