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Learn about the flora and fauna at Deer Lake State Park April 17

On Thursday, April 17th at 9 a.m. join the Deer Lake Park services specialist for “The Dunes are Alive talk at Deer Lake State Park. Learn about the flora and fauna found in the sand dunes. Participants will meet at the Deer Lake State Park parking area. This talk will take approximately 1 hour. All programs are subject to change. Outside programs will be cancelled during severe weather/rain. Park entry fee $3.00 per vehicle. Please use the honor box to...

Paint by the Bay with Studio By The Sea April 15

Time:  2 p.m. Studio by the Sea is a traveling, open air and indoor venue painting studio. They are happy to be traveling to Walton County’s new Kellogg Park on beautiful Choctawhatchee Bay for a special Art Partners class. Amanda Usrey guide you, step-by-step, through the basics of acrylic painting — in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. You’ll leave with your own painting and feeling a little more like Picasso. No experience necessary, all supplies included. Just bring a warm body (and...

Step back in time at the Apalachicola Maritime Museum

If you haven’t been to the Apalachicola Maritime Museum lately you are in for a pleasant surprise. Over the last few years many enhancements have been made, and the museum now is chock full of the area’s maritime history. The building houses several restored wooden boats, motors, marine equipment and a pictorial glimpse of days gone by along the river. The museum was founded to celebrate and preserve the rich maritime history of Apalachicola in a hands-on learning environment with...

Choctawhatchee Audubon April events

April 3: MONTHLY MEETING PROGRAM: “Optics for Birding” will be presented by local nature photographer and lifelong optics lover, Walt Spence. Spence will cover various types of binoculars and spotting scopes, and will also discuss their practical use. As this will be geared for beginners, emphasis will be placed on selecting the right equipment, and getting the most out of it. The meeting will be held in Room 130 on the ground floor of the Student Services Center at the...