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South Walton Fire District lifeguards take to the beaches of south Walton March 14

March 13, 2015
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Beaches

Season runs March 14 – Sept. 27 The South Walton Fire District lifeguards take to the beaches to protect our swimmers on Saturday, March 14. This is the 10th season that the Beach Safety and Education Program, a partnership between the SWFD and the South Walton Tourist Development Council (TDC), will be in place. Staffing of the lifeguard towers will take place from March 14th – September 27th 2015. There are a total of 28 lifeguards at 10 locations from...

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Take a guided paddle tour of Western Lake with Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance

January 25, 2015
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Beaches, Birding, Eco adventure, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, paddle/surf/boat, Parks

Dates/time: Feb. 10, Feb. 26, March 10, March 31, April 14, April 28, May 7, May 19 – 9 – 11:30 a.m. The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA), in partnership with Northwest Florida State College, announces the spring season of its popular eco-tourism initiative, Eco Adventures of Walton County. Explore a coastal dune lake of South Walton County! This kayak tour will take you around Western Lake; one of the larger lakes of the coastal dune lake systems. Experience the diversity...

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Free entry to Florida State parks Nov. 11

November 3, 2014
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Beaches, Eco adventure, Parks

In honor of Veterans Day, there will be free entry for everyone at state parks* on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The Florida Park Service encourages residents and visitors to celebrate veterans and active military personnel by bringing them to one of the 171 state parks and trails to enjoy outdoor activities. To learn more about our local State Parks click the links below: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Grayton Beach State Park Eden Gardens State Park Deer Lake State Park Camp Helen State...

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Enjoy star gazing by the shore at Henderson Beach State Park Oct. 17

September 26, 2014
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Beaches, Eco adventure, Outdoor Family Fun, Parks

Date: Friday, October 17th, from 3 – 10 p.m. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Henderson Beach State Park will host a star gazing program. Volunteers from the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association will set up several telescopes for public viewing of star clusters, planets, and galaxies and answer questions about the night sky. Also, prior to sunset, their telescopes will be equipped for safe viewing of the sun. The safe viewing of the sun will start at 3 p.m. All ages...

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Back To Nature Festival, benefit for South Walton Community Council at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Oct. 19

September 22, 2014
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Beaches, Birding, Eco adventure, Environment, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun, Trails/Hiking

Silent auction items available for viewing at Seaside merchants Oct. 17-18 South Walton Community Council is hosting its 13th annual Back To Nature Festival at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Oct. 19. Fall is approaching and what could be more fun than a day in the park. Whether you like hiking, kayaking, face-painting, bird-watching, beach ecology, or simply resting in the grass or sand, October 19, 2014 is the day to visit Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and support...

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Celebrate National Public Lands Day by helping clean the beach at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Sept. 27

September 15, 2014
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Beaches, Environment

Time: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park invites you to come help beautify the park. The summer crowds are gone but their trash is not, come out to National Public Lands Day and help clean up the beach. We will meet in the day use parking area at 9 am to catch the tram to the beach, from there we will disperse down the beach. Trash bags and gloves will be provided, please bring water and...

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International Coastal Cleanup Day Saturday, September 20

September 10, 2014
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Beaches, Environment

Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Walton County Tourist Development Council (TDC) is hosting the 2014 International Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the following beach accesses: Van Ness Butler Jr., Dune Allen, Ed Walline, Blue Mountain, Inlet Beach, and Gulf View Heights. It is easy to get involved, there is no age limit or special skills required— supplies and water to be provided to all volunteers. For more information on...

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Free entry to Florida State Parks September 8

September 4, 2014
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Beaches, Eco adventure, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service is celebrating National Literacy Month with special events at state parks. The month will be celebrated in conjunction with International Literacy Day on Monday, Sept. 8 and National Library Card Signup Month. Any state park visitor who brings a library card, a library book or who donates a new or gently used family friendly book will receive free* entrance in honor of International Literacy Day on Monday, Sept. 8. (*This offer...

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