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March newsletter from Walton Outdoors


Walton Outdoors April Newsletter
Your source for outdoor adventure in Walton County and surrounding area 
April 2012
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UPCOMING EVENTS
The future of farming with aquaponics lecture Apr. 4

Find the Easter Bunny and egg hunts

Tomato growing workshops offered by Walton County Extension Office

Rodeo in DeFuniak Springs Apr. 7

Go birding with the Choctawhatchee Audubon Society

Adrenaline Telluride MountainFilm On Tour at WaterColor April 11-12

Walton County Earth Day Festival and 5K Run/Walk April 21

Design your dream garden seminar
April 29


E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center open every Sat. with feature presenters

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Hello,
Spring is here! Gardens are getting planted and outdoor exploration is in full bloom. Lots of great things to do outdoors in and around Walton County! To view an extended list of activities, click here. You may also go to the menu bar at the top of the website and find specific information on Self Guided Eco Adventures, Living in Walton's Natural WorldPaddling, Hiking and Fishing.

Explore the natural beauty of Chain of Lakes near Ebrow. Click here to learn more.


Sustainable living and growing with Moonlight Micro Farm
Local green building designer lives and works with environmental conscience

Ever wonder where your garden seeds come from? Wonder which types of plants grow best? Are the seeds of good quality and grow well in our climate? No need to worry in Northwest Florida’s 9a Zone, as Moonlight Micro Farm offers the perfect solutions for your gardening needs.

Chandra Hartman of Moonlight Micro Farm believes that good design can transform our relationship with nature. Moonlight offers permaculture design and garden workshops geared for our area. She also offers the best quality heirloom and organic seeds for gardening.

Hartman’s newest venture is a compliment to her design company, CFH Design Studio, which offers custom residential design and consultation.
Moonlight Micro-Farm is dedicated to community building, environmental stewardship, and the cultivation of real food. Through education, design, and their products, Moonlight strives to assist people in discovering and creating ways to enrich their lives with access to real, healthy food and a connection with nature.

 
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Hike, bike, camp and horseback ride at Sand Pond Recreation Area in Pine Log State Forest
Sand Pond Recreation Area a great place to explore nature

Looking for a fun place to explore nature with the family? Load up the bikes and head over to Pine Log State Forest for a day of exploring trails.

Located in Ebro on Highway 79, just south of State Road 20, Pine Log State Forest provides the perfect family outing. The Sand Pond Recreation Area is home to a diverse mix of flora and fauna. White tail deer, gopher tortoise, southern milkweed, white-top pitcher plants and Chapman’s crownbeard are just a few of the natural discoveries you may experience along the trails.

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Improvements to Dead River Landing
New parking area, camp sites and camping areas

By Jeffrey Powell

DeFuniak Springs Herald

Thanks in large part to a $175,000 grant from the Northwest Florida Water Management District the Dead River Landing has received several much needed improvements recently and is scheduled to re-open within the week. A popular fishing and hunting access to the Choctawhatchee River, Dead River Landing has been used by locals and visitors alike for many years. During hunting season it is common to have numerous campers at the site.

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