December 31, 2011

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Camp Helen State Park history tour Jan. 7


Learn about the history of a beautiful local State Park Time: 10 – 10:45 a.m. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Camp Helen State Park invites you to their history walk at Camp Helen State Park. Come learn about the early history of the park and local area while wandering on a guided tour around Camp Helen’s restored historical buildings. The history walk takes place the first Saturday of each month. Participation Requirements: • Must have the ability to follow visual...

Take a hike or a paddle with the Florida Trail Association

Florida Trail Association – Choctawhatchee Chapter Activities  2012 Activity Participants Please note: Contact the activity leader well in advance for more information and/or to reserve your place (Space is limited.) Unless instructed otherwise by the activity leader, each participant should bring: day pack, plenty of water (recommended minimum, 2 quarts), sun protection (hat, glasses, screen), insect repellent, lunch and or snacks, adequate clothing for the forecast, and comfortable, sturdy close toed shoes with socks. Long pants, work gloves, and extra...

Polar bear plunges in and around Walton County Jan. 1

Brave souls get chilly on New Years Day Want to start off the new year with a cool head? Head over to the various polar bear plunges in and around Walton County on Jan. 1. Polar Bear Plunge at WaterColor Inn and Resort Time: 8 a.m. ::MAP:: Take a Polar Bear Plunge beginning at 8 a.m. Jan. 1 on the beach in front of Beach Club at WaterColor Inn and Resort. Long sleeve shirts available for purchase. Polar Bear Plunge...

Speckled trout season changes effective Feb. 1

Removal of all recreational spotted seatrout closures comes into effect for Northwest Florida Anglers, prepare your rods and reels; the recreational harvest season for spotted seatrout in southern Florida will reopen on Jan. 1. The opening rings in 2012, a recreational closure-free year that will include several spotted seatrout management changes effective Feb. 1. Recreational spotted seatrout management changes include: •  The removal of all recreational spotted seatrout closures, including the annual Feb. 1 closure that would have affected anglers...

Choctawhatchee Audubon events for January 2012

Join the Audubon for birding education and field trips The following are events and programs for the Choctawhatchee Audubon Society JANUARY 5: MONTHLY MEETING: Astronomy buffs of all ages will be entertained and educated at the next meeting of the Choctawhatchee Audubon Society. Be amazed at the massive size of the solar system by walking it out to scale. Learn constellations, hear intriguing stories, and search for distant planets. The program will be presented by Alan Knothe, who has taught...

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 than 6 ft. be cut in half. The trees will be transported to the Walton County landfill,  then processed on their chipper. Mulch will be available free to county residents and available the first week in Jan. For those that...