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Local horticulturist shares passion for the indigenous beauty of Walton County

Go Native Tours with Snookie offers locals and visitors educational tours of natural habitats Local Florida Master Gardener and Master Naturalist, Snookie Parrish has a passion for nature and the outdoors. As one of the most recent additions to the Walton County Tourist Development Council’s list of certified nature outfitters, Snookie is now sharing her love of nature by offering guided tours. Appropriately named Go Native Tours with Snookie, she provides interpretive hiking, biking and walking tours in Walton County,...

Alaqua Canine Carnival at Gulf Place Nov. 14

Fun day in store for kids or all ages and their pups Location: Gulf Place on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tons of fun for everyone as Gulf Place will be hosting the Alaqua Canine Carnival. Music by Coconut Radio, games and contests for children and their pups. Animals will also be up for adoption. Vendor opportunities are available. For more information and vendor applications, call 267-3123 or e-mail dranic@embarqmail.com. Gulf Place is located at the...

Nature lovers flock to E. O. Wilson Biophilia Center’s grand opening and dedication ceremony

Center to provide extraordinary nature-based education Nature lovers from across the Florida Panhandle enjoyed the grand opening of the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center in Freeport Florida Sept. 12. Developed by local conservationist, M.C. Davis on his 48,000-acre conservation land named Nokuse Plantation, the 27,500 sq. ft. Center will cater to students with curriculums that offer a better understanding of the environment. The Center will educate on the importance of biodiversity, ecosystems, and encourage conservation, preservation and restoration of our natural...