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Learn about building off the grid in Santa Rosa Beach Feb. 21

The Walton County Coastal Library is hosting “Winter Community Programs” on Wednesdays, Jan. – Feb. at 10 a.m. The programs are designed for our adult community and families having educational and entertaining value while learning about our community and neighbors. February 21, 2018 – Building Off-Grid – Doug Liles So you are thinking about building off-grid. Where do you start? Learn about regulations, permitting, panel types, tax rebates and more. A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Doug received his Bachelor of Science...

Walton County history in story and song in Santa Rosa Beach Feb. 14

The Walton County Coastal Library is hosting “Winter Community Programs” on Wednesdays, Jan. – Feb. at 10 a.m. The programs are designed for our adult community and families having educational and entertaining value while learning about our community and neighbors. February 14, 2018  – Walton County History with Story and Song – Historian Ronnie McBrayer Ronnie McBrayer is author of Wild, Wild, Walton and Down by the Riverside. He will be speaking of local Walton County history with story and...

Learn about plein air panting in Santa Rosa Beach Jan. 31

The Walton County Coastal Library is hosting “Winter Community Programs” on Wednesdays, Jan. – Feb. at 10 a.m. The programs are designed for our adult community and families having educational and entertaining value while learning about our community and neighbors. January 31, 2018 – The fine art of plein air painting – Joan Vienot Ever the elusive goal of plein air painters, the capture of light on a subject is the thrill of painting en plein air for Joan Vienot....

Pruning lecture at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Jan. 5

Join Topsail Hill Preserve State Park for “Pruning Properly” presented by Master Gardener, Bill Kuenstler, on January 5, 2018 at 8:15 a.m.  Learn how to maintain your garden and landscaping in the winter months so they will flourish in the spring.  If you recognize the date as the Dirty Friday first Friday of the month, you are right it is.  The Dirty Friday volunteers are hosting the program and hope that you will join them. Program is free with regular...

Recycle your old Christmas tree

Don’t let your Christmas tree go to waste, recycle it! Waste Management will pick up your old tree at the curb on your designated yard debris pick up day.  Waste Management asks that any tree taller than 6 ft. be cut in half. The trees will be transported to the Walton County landfill, then processed on their chipper. Mulch should be available in January to county residents. For those that do not have garbage pick up, the County is accepting...

Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance seeking volunteers for native plant garden Dec. 16

Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA) will be planting new native plants in their Demonstration Garden and Trail on Dec. 16 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and are seeking volunteers to lend a hand. They have tools and gloves, but feel free to bring your own and remember to dress for the weather. If you would like to donate native plants from your garden, they would love the new additions. Bring the whole family, as there is something to do for...

30A Tour of Homes benefits Toys for Tots Dec. 8

In this season of giving, broker-owner Larry Davis announced that his sales team at Davis Properties of NW Florida located in Seagrove Beach, Florida, is excited to participate in the annual Toys for Tots holiday gift drive this Christmas season. The drive will kick off on Friday December 8th during the 30A Holiday Tour of Homes. Attendees of the Tour of Homes will not only get to see five amazing beach properties located throughout Seagrove Beach and Seaside; but will...