January 30, 2016

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Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 12-15, 2016

Launched in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society, the Great Backyard Bird Count was the first online citizen-science project to collect data on wild birds and to display results in near real-time. Since then, more than 100,000 people of all ages and walks of life have joined the four-day count each February to create an annual snapshot of the distribution and abundance of birds. To participate, imply tally the numbers and kinds of birds you...

Camellia Festival at Eden Gardens State Park Feb. 20

The Friends of Eden and Florida State Parks pay tribute to the camellia Saturday, Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Eden Gardens State Park. Visitors are invited to stroll through amazing camellias, enjoy a camellia floral arrangement demonstration, learn air layering, (a camellia propagating technique), and camellia waxing for bloom preservation. Attend a program on camellia care and other plant related topics by Marie Harrison, a Master Gardener and author of numerous gardening books. Living history re-enactors...

From Shelves to the Shores education program offered by Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance at area libraries

Please join the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance at the either the Niceville Public Library, Coastal Branch Library or Destin Library to Learn about the Choctawhatchee Bay and all the animals that live there! The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA) alongside NWF Environmental Stewards will kick off their “From Shelves to the Shores” Program with three community libraries—Niceville Public Library, Destin Library and the Coastal Branch Library in South Walton. Over the next three months, CBA will host activities every other week at...

Furry Fest in Santa Rosa Beach Feb. 20

Alaqua Animal Refuge and HEART Animal Rescue, two area organizations dedicated to caring and shelter for homeless animals, are happy to announce they are teaming together for the third annual Furry Fest, a fun, fund-raising effort for two and four legged friends to benefit the two 501c(3) non-profit organizations. This free Community Festival will be held at Alaqua Unleashed Dog Park, 342 J.D. Miller Road in Santa Rosa Beach on Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m....

South Walton Rotary hosting smoked Boston Butt event in Miramar Beach Feb. 6

The South Walton Rotary Club is hosting a Super Bowl grill out the Saturday before the Superbowl on Feb 6. The event will be held at from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the CVS, Chick Fil A parking lot across from Silver Sands. The official sponsor Jim ‘N Nicks BBQ, will be slow-smoking whole Boston butts, specially ordered and cooked for the event. The Boston Butts will serve 8 people, and are the perfect staple food for your Broncos...

Chautauqua Assembly offers free outdoor exhibits

Head over to Circle Drive and the Lakeyard in DeFuniak Springs Fri., Jan, 29 and Sat., Jan. 30 and enjoy live demonstrations and exhibits during the Chautauqua Assembly. Civil War Camp:  Visit the men and women of The Walton Guard who will welcome you to their camp and show you their life on the battlefield during the Civil War. Then, see the great “Battle Between the States” on Saturday, 12:30 pm, and again on Sunday at 1:30 pm!  Lake Yard....

Unconditional Love program provides new beginnings for canines, inmates

Alaqua Animal Refuge is a special place of healing for animals. Since 2007, the no kill refuge has taken in thousands of unwanted, neglected and abandoned animals, all of which are given a second chance in life. Through their efforts, Alaqua finds happy homes for most. At times, circumstances prove challenging, as some dogs arrive at the refuge severely neglected or abused. The psychological damage they incurred causes them to shy away from humans, which in turn makes them less...

FWC conserves painted, indigo buntings, focuses on illegal trapping

Painted and indigo buntings breed in northern Florida, spend the winter primarily in southern Florida and can be found throughout much of the state during spring and fall migration. Poachers illegally trap these beautiful birds to sell them, often to unsuspecting members of the public. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) asks members of the public to report any instances of illegal trapping to its Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-3922 (FWCC) or by email or text to Tip@MyFWC.com....