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Special needs in nature day at E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center March 8

Register in advance for this special day On Saturday, March 8th, the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center will host its second “Special Needs in Nature Day.”  If you have someone in your family with special needs, come join in on a great day exploring at the Center. Activities will be focused to engage people with predominantly the Autism and Asperger spectrums.  This event provides an opportunity for people with special needs to connect with nature.  Several of the wildlife species at...

Hazmat collection day in north and south Walton Mar. 22

The Walton Board of County Commissioners is sponsoring a project to collect, recycle, treat and properly dispose of these and other household hazardous wastes: Pesticides – Used Oil – Stale Gasoline – Solvents – Fertilizers – Paint – Paint Thinners – Paint Strippers – Batteries – Furniture Polish – Brake Fluid – Engine Degreasers – Anti-Freeze – Pool Chemicals – Insecticides – Spot Removers Waste tire amnesty will also be held on the same date, during the same hours and...

Walton County Antiques Day at Walton County Fairgrounds March 8

Old fashioned family fun with tractor pull, car show, and history fair The 2014 Walton County Antique Show will be Saturday, March 8, 2014, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Walton County Fairgrounds in DeFuniak Springs. Cost is $7/person with kids 6 and under free. The Walton County Heritage Association is hosting the History Fair portion of the event, and the Walton County Fair Association is hosting the antique farm equipment exhibit and tractor pull. Tractor pulls, the...

Jail and Bail fundraiser at Tractor Supply in DeFuniak Springs April 11

On April 11, 2014, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., members from the City of DeFuniak Springs, DeFuniak Springs Police, Walton County Sheriff’s Office, the Florida Department of Corrections and several other local law enforcement agencies will partner with The Matrix Community Outreach Center to host their 2nd Annual Jail and Bail fundraising drive to be held at Tractor Supply Co., 931 U.S. Highway 331 S. in DeFuniak Springs. Their goal this year is to raise $15,000.00.  You may participate...

Award winning cinematographer creating coastal dune lake documentary

With beautiful beaches, wetlands, rivers and rare coastal dune lakes, Walton County Florida abounds with spectacular natural landscapes. The unique coastal dune lakes in South Walton are particularly special, providing stunning vistas, recreational opportunities, and valuable habitat for wildlife. Bringing awareness of our lakes is key to helping preserve our environment; not only for the present, but for future generations. We are fortunate to now have an educational documentary in the works which will encapsulate the value of our treasured...

A black bear affair at E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Mar. 1

Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. On Saturday, March 1, head over to the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center and become a Florida black bear. Children will learn while enjoying activities such as making bear masks, black bear moon pies, creating your own bear track, becoming a bear biologist, and enjoy some of the Center’s other animals. A mystery bear box program will be at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. General Admission: Adults (ages 13+): $8.00 Children (ages 3-12): $5.00 Children...

Walton County fishing report for Feb. 19

Fishing is great for those who get out there Choctawhatchee Bay: Fishing is great in the bay with large amounts of speckled trout being caught, and a few sheepshead. Biting on shrimp and we have some! River: River is very high right now, a few crappie and catfish being caught. Deer are in rut. 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...

Skinnie Winnies invade Live Oak Landing RV park in Freeport

Live Oak Landing, an RVC Outdoor Destination RV Park in Freeport has been busy this weekend with a unique group of campers called the Skinnie Winnies. What on earth is a Skinnie Winnie? It is a motorhome that is compact and accessible to most everywhere a standard vehicle can travel. The size also makes it popular with the RV traveler who likes to enjoy places off the beaten path not accessible with larger motorhomes. The Skinnie Winnies sport a Mercedes engine...