Walton Outdoors is hosting its annual Explore The Outdoors Festival on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014 along the beautiful Lakeyard in DeFuniak Springs along Circle Drive. This fun-filled day is geared towards introducing children to the wonders of exploring the outdoors. Hands on activities will include fishing, boating, kayaking, wildlife encounters, interactive educational exhibits, nature-based crafts and much more. The event is free. The water activities are geared for children six-years-old and up. Food vendors will be on hand.Exploretheoutdoors2012 Activities and exhibits include: ? Fishing from the pier with the pros ? Fish Florida fishing rod giveaways ? Fishing education with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ? Kayaking with Snaggy Bend Outfitters ? Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge wildlife exhibit ? Birding with the Choctawhatchee Audubon Society ? Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wildlife exhibit ? Wildlife and education with E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center ? South Walton Turtle Watch exhibit ? Topsail Hill Preserve State Park exhibit ? Henderson Beach State Park exhibit ? St. Andrews State Park exhibit ? Northwest Florida Astronomy club ? Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance touch tank ? Smokey the Bear and his friends from Forestry ? Deitrich?s Honey Farm ? Mattie Kelly Environmental Institute ? Eglin Aero Modellers demonstrations ? Boy Scout ?Leave No Trace? campsite exhibit ? Tri-County Head Start fun ? Florida Public Archeology Network ? Bicycle helmet fittings and giveaways ? Geocaching fun with Florida Panhandle Geocachers ? Nature based crafts ? Vacation raffle and giveaways ? Live music by Dismal Creek
Date and Time
Saturday Oct 11, 2014
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM CDT
Oct. 11, 2014 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location
The Lakeyard on Circle Drive, DeFuniak Springs
Fees/Admission
FREE
Contact Information
Lori Ceier
850-267-2064
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