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Walton County Health Department issues rabies alert for Grayton Beach

Fox has tested positive for rabies The Walton County Health Department Administrator, Gail Allen, has issued a rabies alert for the Grayton Beach area of Walton County. This is in response to a fox that tested positive for rabies reported on May 23, 2011. All citizens in Walton County should be aware that rabies is present in the wild animal population and domestic animals are at risk if not vaccinated. The public is asked to maintain a heightened awareness that...

Coastal Library offering summer programs

Turtle Bob coming to library June 2 This year there are three programs for the Walton County Library’s summer reading program theme “One World Many Stories.”  The programs for the Coastal Branch Library will begin June 2 and run through June 16 Thursday mornings at 10 a.m.  The library is located in the South Walton Government-Education Complex off Hwy 331, at 437 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach....

Hands Across The Sand coming to a beach near you June 25

Peaceful protest draws worldwide enthusiasm for clean energy At 12 Noon on June 25, clean energy enthusiasts will join hands across the globe in a peaceful protest at Hands Across The Sand. The event is an action to bring public awareness to the negative environmental effects of oil exploration and to encourage clean energy and renewables. Supporters will hold hands forming a line on the beach for 15 minutes. Local businessman Dave Rauschkolb started the movement in February 2010. 10,000 Floridians...

Be watchful of baby birds in springtime

Area refuge full of orphaned baby birds As the springtime is a busy nesting season for birds, Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge encourages folks to be watchful when cutting trees, and keep an eye out for fledglings. Currently the refuge has a full house of orphaned baby birds. Patrick Gault, the assistant director of the ECWR warns that many homeowners are not aware that some fledglings spend time a period of time on the ground. “They are easy prey for cats,”...

Learn about prescribed fires at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park May 11

Get answers to all your burning questions Time: 2 p.m. Fire is a natural process that has shaped Florida’s ecosystems over the years. Prescribed fires play a vital role in restoring “fire-dependent” natural communities. Learn the answers to all of your burning questions on Wed., May 11 at 2 p.m. Park at the Day-Use area and take a short hike to the clubhouse. $6.00 entry admission per vehicle into the park. Call (850) 267-8330 for more information...