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The Point Washington alligator trapper

By DeLene Sholes Note: This story was originally published in the historical book Of Days Gone By – Reflections of South Walton County, Florida by South Walton Three Arts Alliance. Republished with permission. You may find a copy of the book that includes many short stories about our area’s colorful history at the Coastal Branch Library. Long ago, when it was legal to trap alligators, and sometimes when it wasn’t, Point Washington native George Morgan and his father-in-law, Alfred Barrett,...

Special Needs in Nature day at E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center March 21

The E.O Wilson Biophilia Center presents their annual “Special Needs in Nature” Day on Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy sensory interactions in nature with a great group of people. There will be a parent resource fair featuring organizations offering services or community programs for those with special needs. Families can find a range of services, from therapy centers to sports and support groups. Local recording artist, Reid Soria and all-inclusive, “No Limits Theater” Company will...

Coastal dune lakes symposium at E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center March 28

Filmmaker Elam Stoltzfus will be hosting a coastal dune lakes symposium and a sneak preview of his film “Coastal Dune Lakes – Jewels of Florida’s Emerald Coast,” on Saturday, March 28 at 1 p.m. The event will be held at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center in Freeport. The symposium will begin with an exclusive sneak peek from the upcoming Public Television documentary featuring Walton County’s dune lakes, Coastal Dune Lakes: Jewels of Florida’s Emerald Coast, produced by Elam Stoltzfus. Dr....

Nature Conservancy honors local conservationists M.C. and Stella Davis

The Florida Chapter of The Nature Conservancy  presented the 2014 Richard Weinstein Conservation Partner award  to M.C. and Stella Davis on March 7, 2015 at the E.O. Wilson  Biophilia Center in Freeport, FL. Florida Chapter Executive Director, Temperince Morgan explained the importance of The Nature Conservancy’s Richard Weinstein Conservation Partner Award.  “Richard Weinstein provided good advice and counsel to the Florida Chapter during its infancy and for decades beyond.  He believed that we should focus on the long-term and what...

Public workshop on artificial reef management plan March 3

The South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) is hosting a public workshop regarding their artificial reef management plan. The workshop will be held at the South Walton Courthouse Annex, 31 Coastal Centre Boulevard, Suite 500. Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. The workshop will be held on March 3 from 3 – 5 p.m. Topics discussed will be: 1) Artificial Reef Management Plan (10 year) a.  Draft document link: http://www.waltonreefs.org/pdf/SWARA_Artificial_Reef_Management_Plan_Draft.pdf 2)  LAARS a.  Definition of LAARS:  Large Area Artificial Reef Site...

Williford Spring renovations on track, planned opening for summer 2016

Features include canoe dock, boardwalk, picnic pavilions The Northwest Florida Water Management District, along with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), are working on the major restoration of Williford Spring in southern Washington County. The $1.52 million project will improve water quality and protect the shoreline of Williford Spring. The project also includes recreational enhancements that will improve public access to the spring in a way that protects the health of the...