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Learn about vultures at Topsail Jan. 15

Bald is beautiful Come and learn the facts and history of Florida vultures. Park at the Day-Use area on Hwy 30A and take a short walk with to the clubhouse. A $6.00 entrance fee per vehicle is required. Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Scenic Road 30A. ::MAP:: Sat., Jan. 15  at 1:30 pm. Park at the Day-Use area off Hwy 30A and take a short hike to the clubhouse. Outside tours canceled during severe weather. Call 267-8330 for...

Celebrate New Year’s at Countdown Seaside Dec. 31

Art projects, street performers, two nationally know bands and fireworks Seaside is the destination to ring in 2011 with the entertainment along the Gulf Coast. The Merchants of Seaside invite everyone out for Countdown Seaside! A New Year’s Eve Celebration, a family-friendly party featuring live entertainment, kid’s art projects, street performers and a fireworks display over the Gulf of Mexico. Festivities for this event begin at 7 p.m. and last until 12 a.m. New Year’s Day. Spectators will be entertained...

Learn about coyotes at Topsail Dec. 18

Family friendly slide show presentation teaches how to prevent negative encounters Saturday, Dec. 18 at 1:30 p.m. Once a symbol of the American Southwest, the amazingly adaptable coyote can now be found from Alaska to Panama.  Several live at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park.  Learn all about coyote behavior and how you can prevent negative encounters with the urbanized coyote at this family-friendly slideshow presentation. Park at the Day-Use area off Hwy 30A and take a short hike to the...

Santa flies into Silver Sands Factory Stores Dec. 4

Children invited to dress up and follow Santa in a parade There’s only one place on the Gulf Coast where Santa will literally fly in on a helicopter. Silver Sands Factory Stores has partnered with Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast for Santa’s Arrival to the Center via the AIRHeart helicopter. On Saturday, December 4, the local community is invited for Silver Sands Santa’s Arrival celebration at noon. All eyes will be on the sky as Santa waves from...

Little wren speaks with a big voice

Commonly found in Walton County, the Carolina wren is a bird with many voices By Jessica Basham, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission If you’ve ever wondered which bird sings the familiar, loud “doodalee, doodalee, doodalee” song, it is one of the most common backyard birds in Florida, the Carolina wren. The Carolina wren is a lively little bird that often fluffs itself into a puffy, round shape to appear larger than its 6- or 7-inch body. For its size,...

Christmas Reflections light up Lake DeFuniak Nov. 26 – Dec. 31

Celebrate the season of lights along the lake Location: Circle Drive, DeFuniak Springs Time: 5 – 9 p.m. nightly through Dec. 31 Enjoy a holiday family tradition in DeFuniak Sprigs as the Lakeyard lights up with the annual Christmas Reflections displays. A variety of Victorian, animal and toy soldier cutouts, Santa’s workshop, the grandfather clock ticking away; and the real reason for the season, the Nativity Scene all surrounded by twinkling trees. More than 3 million lights reflect on to...

Alaqua Animal Refuge holiday open house and shopping fair Dec. 11

Enjoy a tour of refuge, live music, shopping and a visit from Santa Alaqua Animal Refuge, is hosting their annual holiday open house from Noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 11. Live entertainment by Blackwater, holiday treats and beverages, a petting zoo, children’s games, photos with Santa, all while showcasing the unique refuge in Freeport. Guests will have an opportunity to meet Champ, a miniature horse that was rescued in September and quickly became an international online sensation through his courageous...