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Free trees for kids on Saturday March 7

Time: 10 a.m. In observance of National Arbor Day, free trees will be given away to children and their families through the generosity of Florida Forest Service of Walton County and the National Arbor Day Foundation. The event is co-sponsored by Northwest Florida State College, CBA (Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance), Friends of the Native Plant Demonstration Garden, Walton County Master Gardeners and AmeriCorps. The event will be held at Northwest Florida State College, South Walton Center in the Native Plant Demonstration...

Furry Fest comes to Gulf Place Feb. 21

Date/time: Feb. 21, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. ALAQUA Animal Refuge and HEART Animal Rescue have joined forces for a free community event to raise much needed funds to help with animals in the shelter and community awareness. Come out to hear live music by the Screaming Screamin Fleas and lots of shopping for both you and your furry friend. The event will be held at Gulf Place on the corner of Scenic Highway 30A and CR 393 in Santa...

Learn about exotic plant species at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Feb. 20

Date/time: Friday February 20, 1 – 2 p.m. Come learn about our non-native visitors. You may have some right in your own back yard, this program will teach you how to identify and get rid of plants that do not belong. Lots of time and money are spent on eradication of these plants, find out how you can help. Enter the park through the main gate and the staff will direct you to the park’s clubhouse, entry fee is $6.00....

Walton county fishing report for Feb. 5

Fishing is good Choctawhatchee Bay area: Trout bite still on along with a few redfish bites. River: Crappie and catfish biting on the river. Surf: A mixed bag. Hunting: Rut is on, a few big bucks out there. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s Gun and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport,...

FWC moving forward with comprehensive approach to reducing conflicts with bears

The Commission asked staff to move forward with developing specific plans for a limited bear hunt in certain parts of Florida From FWC Offices: In response to rapidly increasing conflicts and several incidents where bears seriously injured people, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is building on its long-standing, proactive approach to bear management. At its Feb. 4, 2015 meeting in Jacksonville, the FWC approved a plan to move forward with a variety of tools to manage bears...

Volunteers needed for oyster shell bagging Feb. 9

The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance is looking for volunteers to help bag oyster shells on Feb. 9, 2015 from 9 a.m. – 12 Noon. You will be bagging at the South Walton Center of Northwest Florida State College, 109 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach. RSVP to Rachel Gwin at (850) 200-4173 or gwinr@nwfsc.edu. What to bring/wear: Wear clothes and close-toed shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring sunscreen, snacks, a water bottle and a hat. Water and gloves will be...