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Wetlands restoration at Deer Lake State Park seminar Jan. 19 in Niceville

Join Mattie M. Kelly Environmental Institute as they begin their 2018 Seminar Series with guest speakers Jeff Talbert and John Bente presenting “Wetlands Restoration at Deer Lake State Park.”  The seminar will take place on Friday, January 19, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Northwest Florida State College in the Robert E. Greene, Jr. Science Building (Building 350), Room 110, Niceville Campus. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. Jeff Talbert is an eight...

Learn about living around bears in Santa Rosa Beach Jan. 17

Jordan Green, wildlife biologist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will present Bears in Your Backyard on January 17th, 2018 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Coastal Branch Library. The event is hosted by the Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles. The Coastal Branch Library is located at 437 Greenway Trail in Santa Rosa Beach.  For more information call Laurie Reichenbach at 214-505-6273....

Enjoy a film screening of Great Florida Cattle Drive: Unbroken Circles in Santa Rosa Beach Jan. 10

The Walton County Coastal Library is hosting “Winter Community Programs” Wednesdays, Jan 3rd – Feb 28th 2018 at 10:00 am. Winter Community Programs are designed for our adult community and families having educational and entertaining value while learning about our community and neighbors. January 10, 2018 – Film Screening of Great Florida Cattle Drive: Unbroken Circles with Elam and Nic Stoltzfus Florida: the land of beaches, theme parks…and cowboys. Father/son filmmakers Elam and Nic Stoltzfus share their stories and adventures from...

Wildlife photography program in Santa Rosa Beach Jan. 3

The Walton County Coastal Library is hosting “Winter Community Programs” Wednesdays, Jan 3rd – Feb 28th 2018 at 10:00 am. Winter Community Programs are designed for our adult community and families having educational and entertaining value while learning about our community and neighbors. January 3, 2018 –Wildlife Photographer – Walt Spence Walt’s earlier photos have appeared in publications such as Southern Living and Florida Living, and mostly involved human subjects and situations. But Walt had always harbored a latent desire to...

Cultural Arts Alliance selects designs for underwater museum of art

The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) and South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) are proud to reveal seven sculpture designs selected by jury for permanent exhibition in the first installation of the Underwater Museum of Art (UMA). The 2018 Spring/Summer installation will include the following sculpture: “Propeller in Motion” by Marek Anthony, “Self Portrait” by Justin Gaffrey, “The Grayt Pineapple” by Rachel Herring, “JYC’s Dream” by Kevin Reilly in collaboration with students from South Walton Montessori School, “SWARA...

Learn about area state park ecosystems in Santa Rosa Beach Nov. 15

The Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles Volunteer Beach Ambassador (VBA) Team invites you to attend their We Share The Beaches educational series. Their first program for the season will be presented by Jeff Talbert, field biologist at the Atlantic Botanical Garden on assignment at Deer Lake State Park. He will be lecturing on the unique treasures found in the three state parks located in south Walton County: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, Grayton Beach State Park, and Deer Lake...

Public workshop on tree protection amendments in Santa Rosa Beach Nov. 2

Walton County will be hosting public workshops to discuss possible amendments to the Land Development Code implementing heritage or landmark tree protection regulations within the Walton Land Development Code. The public is encouraged to attend one or more of these workshops to and to provide input. Your input is important and will help the county ensure that the Land Development Code will continue to serve the needs of all county citizens and continues to protect the environment while also providing...

Health advisory issued for Bayshore Drive area in the Choctawhatchee Bay

DeFuniak Springs, Fla. – Due to a sewage spill, the Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) is issuing a health advisory for the Bayshore Drive and surrounding areas in the Choctawhatchee Bay.  This health advisory is also issued for the unnamed lake off Forest Shore Drive. DOH-Walton advises against any water-related activities at the above location until bacteriological sampling reveals that the area is safe.  Sewage from the spill may have contaminated this area.  Individuals, especially those with...