Walton Outdoors is excited to announce we will be hosting our annual Explore The Outdoors Festival on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. The event will be held from 10 a.m. ? 3 p.m. 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. 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
- Emerald Coast Science Center
- 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
Circle Drive along the Lakeyard, DeFuniak Springs
Fees/Admission
Free
Contact Information
For more information call (850) 267-2064.
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