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May Day Festival at Wee Care Park in DeFuniak Springs May 5

Gospel music, entertainment, food and family fun The 6th Annual May Day Festival and BBQ Cook-Off is May 5th at the Wee Care Park in Defuniak Springs. Opening ceremonies are at 10 a.m. This is a family event and for … Continue reading

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Flathead catfish common in Northwest Florida rivers

Non native fish populate most area waterways By Stan Kirkland, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission  A Jackson County man fishing in the Apalachicola River near Chattahoochee in 1982 landed the strangest catfish he had ever seen. It turned out … Continue reading

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Volunteer with Audubon to be a nesting shorebird monitor in South Walton

Be a part of nesting shorebird survival and learn how to be a beach steward on May 5 at Grayton Beach State Park It’s that time of year again when a young shorebird’s thoughts turn toward love. The breeding season … Continue reading

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4th Annual Bream World Championships June 9 at Red Bay Grocery

Compete for cash prizes Red Bay Grocery and Nick’s Seafood Restaurant present the 4th Annual Bream World Championships June 9 at Red Bay Grocery. Entry fee is $25 (up to 3 anglers) additional anglers $10 ea. Prizes will be given … Continue reading

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Walton County fishing report for April 25

Fishing is great everywhere! Choctawhatchee Bay: Folks are still reeling in tout. Good bite on big redfish. The bad weather last week has not slowed anything down. Creeks/river: Shad has been spawning on the river. Folks casting a net for … Continue reading

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Unit Management Plan workshop for Eden Gardens State Park May 8

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks announce a public workshop to which all persons are invited. There will be a presentation and discussion of the Draft Unit Management Plan for Eden Gardens State Park with … Continue reading

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Learn how to grow your own eye candy with day lilies May 2

How Does Your Garden Grow? – Part 7 The Walton County Master Gardeners will host the seventh in a series of lectures for local gardeners.  It will be on Wednesday, May 2nd from 10 – 11:30 am.  The location is … Continue reading

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2nd Annual Marvel of Flight aviation festival in DeFuniak Springs May 19

Airplane rides, hot air balloons and fun for the entire family planned The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce teams up with the City of DeFuniak Springs to produce our second annual fly-in/aviation festival, “Marvel of Flight” on Saturday, May 19, … Continue reading

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Celebrate the Earth today and every day

Share the beauty of our Earth The love of wilderness is more than a hunger for what is always beyond reach; it is also an expression of loyalty to the earth, the earth which bore us and sustains us, the … Continue reading

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Nick’s Redfish Round-up fishing tournament May 19, 2012

It’s that time of year again for Nick’s Redfish Round-up on May 19, 2012.  Contact Trey Nick at 850-835-2222 or 850-830-6161 for more information. Click here to download entry form. Click here to download tournament rules. ENTRY FEES $150.00 per … Continue reading

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