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Camellia Fest and Heritage Day at Eden Gardens State Park Feb. 25

Learn all about camellias and history at Eden Location: Eden Gardens State Park Sat. Feb. 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Eden Gardens State Park and the Friends of Eden State Gardens, Inc. would like to invite everyone to the … Continue reading

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Civil War camp, battle and music in DeFuniak Springs Jan. 27 – 29

One of many Chautauqua Assembly events this weekend The Walton Guard Civil War Camp will be set up in the historic Lake Yard of DeFuniak Springs beginning Friday morning, Jan. 27 and lasting through Sunday afternoon. Ten tents and displays … Continue reading

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Health care for trees lecture Feb. 1 at Grayton Beach Extension office

Learn from the master gardeners Trees are an expensive component of the landscape and we need to protect their value with proper care.  Walton County Master Gardeners will present the fourth in a series of lectures for local gardeners. Mary … Continue reading

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Walton County Master Gardeners tree sale Jan. 21

Native shrubs, fruit and citrus trees will be offered The Walton County Master Gardeners will be hosting a tree sale at the Walton County Fairgrounds on Jan. 21 from 9 a.m. – 12 noon. The tree sale is held traditionally … Continue reading

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Forest stewardship workshop on exotic plant control Jan. 11

Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location: Host Live Site: Okaloosa Extension Office, $10: Crestview, (850) 689-5850 Video Conference Sites: Escambia Extension Office, $10: Cantonment, (850) 475-5230 Walton Extension Office, $10: DeFuniak Springs, (850) 892-8172 Calhoun Extension Office, $15: Blountstown, … Continue reading

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Recycle your Christmas tree in Walton County

Tree mulch will be available at County Landfill Don’t let your Christmas tree go to waste, recycle it! Place your old tree at the curb on your designated yard debris pick up day.  Waste Management asks that any tree taller … Continue reading

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Invasive plant lecture in Grayton Beach Jan. 4

Beware of 5 invasive species How do invasive plants affect your garden and how do you keep them out of your garden? The Walton County Master Gardeners are presenting the third lecture in a series for local gardeners.  The subject is … Continue reading

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Walton Outdoors top ten stories from 2011

Walton Outdoors looks back at another extraordinary year of exploring the outdoors Wow, what an incredible year it has been for exploring beautiful places and meeting new people with wonderful and interesting pastimes. We have ventured on quite a few … Continue reading

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Alaqua Animal Refuge forever friend of the week

Good looking fella looking for a new home What an irresistible face! This sweet Schnauzer/Terrier mix was taken from the home in which he grew up and dropped off by his family at a kill shelter.  Thankfully he was rescued, … Continue reading

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Walton area residents craft melodic bamboo flutes

Homegrown natural elements used in True Grass Flutes There’s nothing better than enjoying something special that is home grown here in Walton County. We are fortunate to have many great local farmers and artists in our area who offer great … Continue reading

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