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Dream Big – Read Summer program at Coastal Branch Library

Learn about chimpanzees, polar bears, bees and more! The Walton County Coastal Library presents four programs for the Walton County Library’s Summer Reading Program 2012. Dream Big – Read programs are designed to entertain while focusing on the joys of reading beginning May 30 through June 20, every Wednesday morning at 10  a.m. All children please plan to participate in the reading challenge this summer! Read 10 books to complete your Reading Log available at the Coastal Library. Readers hang...

Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friend of the week

Mother’s Day may already have been celebrated, but it’s never too late to give a special mom special treatment, particularly if she’s been through some rough times. Surry is the lovely mother of two adorable pups, all of whom were rescued from a kill shelter by our Alaqua Animal Refuge angels. A Terrier/Jack Russell mix, this extraordinary mom sports a stylish yet practical wardrobe of white, adorned with a touch of tan in exactly the right places. The very definition...

WCSO introduces Volunteer K-9 Posse

Dogs to assist in a variety of community efforts The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) showcased the newest addition to the Department, the WCSO Volunteer K-9 Posse.  The volunteer team work as a group known as SW PANSAR (Southwest Panhandle Search and Rescue).  The group has worked with various agencies throughout the Southeastern United States.  The group has worked on the Caylee Anthony case, helped search for victims during the Tuscaloosa tornadoes, and closer to home, the Colin Hale case...

Design your dream garden seminar offered April 29 and May 6

Learn how to design your own edible landscape Do you have a vision of the garden you’ve always wanted? Do you dream of having a luscious edible landscape or entertaining in your own beautiful backyard? Do you envision a butterfly garden exploding in color, or a serene, meditation garden? Learn how to make your dream a reality. I will guide you through the steps to bring your vision to life. We’ll explore the basic concepts that will provide the foundation...

Sustainable living and growing with Moonlight Micro Farm

Local green building designer lives and works with environmental conscience Ever wonder where your garden seeds come from? Wonder which types of plants grow best? Are the seeds of good quality and grow well in our climate? No need to worry in Northwest Florida’s 9a Zone, as Moonlight Micro Farm offers the perfect solutions for your gardening needs. Chandra Hartman of Moonlight Micro Farm believes that good design can transform our relationship with nature. Moonlight offers permaculture design and garden...

Learn about beekeeping at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Mar. 10

Bee Keeping in the Panhandle with Gordon Clauss Presentations at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Gordon Clauss, professional bee keeper and owner of Camp Flower Honey, will be speaking about the fascinating craft of Beekeeping and importance of bees in Northwest Florida. He is also bringing some of his tasty varieties of honey for purchase. The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center offers education on a better understanding of our environment; with its focus on the importance of biodiversity, ecosystems, conservation, preservation...