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Morrison Springs swimming advisory rescinded

Water now safe for swimming, diving Effective Feb. 12, 2014, the Florida Department of Health in Walton County is rescinding the May 31, 2013 swim advisory for the Morrison Springs bathing place. DOH Walton feels that water quality in this area has improved considerably due to the reduction in bacteria levels. DOH will continue to monitor the water quality in this area monthly and routinely advise the public of results.  For more information contact the DOH Walton at 850-892-8021. Morrison...

Join in on the Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 14-17, 2014

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. Simply tally the numbers and kinds of birds you see for...

Cancer Freeze water sport benefit on Lake Jackson in Florala Feb. 1

The annual Cancer Freeze benefit is coming to Lake Jackson in Florala, Ala. on Sat., February 1, 2014. Several water sport events and various activities benefit nine local families fighting cancer in Southern Alabama and Northwest Florida. A $20 donation includes water skiing, wakeboarding, kneeboard, or tubing events on Lake Jackson with the activities beginning at 7 a.m., water sports starting at 12 Noon. In addition, there will be a chili cook off, 5K walk/run, bass tournament, live auction, car show,...

Archeology for kids at E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Feb. 1

Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. What is an Archeologist?  The Biophilia teams up with Florida Public Archeology Network to bring you hands-on educational fun on Sat., Feb. 1. Special program at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., with activities throughout the day including: • Create your own artifact • Cookie excavation • Sifting through history • Garbology-the study of trash • Cave painting • Learn to throw an atlatl ancient spear • Underwater archeology • Live animal ambassadors General Admission:...

Choctawhatchee Audubon programs and events for February 2014

Join the Choctawhatchee Audubon for birding programs and field trips. February 1: Bird Walk  – Master birder, Bruce Purdy, will lead a bird walk to the Okaloosa County Landfill and Ft. Walton spray fields. This location consistently produces the highest species counts in our area, with wintering shorebirds, raptors, ducks, songbirds, and more on display. Wear good shoes and bring water and insect repellent. Meet at Coach and 4 Restaurant at 1313 Lewis Turner Blvd., Ft. Walton at 7:30 a.m....

Florida Chautauqua Assembly comes to DeFuniak Springs Jan. 23 – 26, 2014

Explore history and culture at four-day event The annual Florida Chautauqua Assembly will be held in DeFuniak Springs Jan. 23-26, 2014. The Assembly is a historic 4-day educational program comprised of notable keynote speakers, educational breakout sessions, performance teas, evening dinner performances and exhibits relating to an annual theme. This year’s theme is “A Journey in the World of Motion Pictures.  The keynote speaker is Demond Wilson, co-star of the 1970s award-winning hit TV series “Sanford and Son” explains how...

Airstream club occupies Topsail Hill Preserve State Park campground

Weekend of fun, friends, and camaraderie fills park The RV campground at Topsail Hilll Preserve State Park had a different look this past weekend as more than 90 Airstreams filled the campground. A national club, Airforums hosted their eighth annual “Can Opener” get together from Jan. 9 -12. The group enjoyed four days of fun with a chili feast, bloody Mary and margarita stands, corn hole games, block parties, and Airstream giveaways. Attendees arrived with Airstream in tow from all...