Event Tag: #ameliaisland

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Entries are now being accepted for the annual Wild Amelia Nature Photography Contest.  The goal of the contest is to recognize outstanding photography that celebrates the natural landscapes, birds, flora, and fauna found on Amelia Island. The contest is open to youth and adults, amateur and advanced photographers.  The deadline for entry is April 1,…

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Entries are now being accepted for the annual Wild Amelia Nature Photography Contest.  The goal of the contest is to recognize outstanding photography that celebrates the natural landscapes, birds, flora, and fauna found on Amelia Island. The contest is open to youth and adults, amateur and advanced photographers.  The deadline for entry is April 1,…

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Volunteers are needed to assist with the City of Fernandina Beach Household Hazardous Waste Collection event.  Volunteers help residents unload vehicles for the proper disposal of approved materials. It is a fun and fast-paced event.  Special parking, early disposal of your approved items, gloves and safety vest provided. Please register HERE – join us for…

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Join artists Andy Gertler from the Sand Masters TV show, Sue Beatrice from SandSculpt USA, and Amelia Island’s Jennifer Cook in creating sand castles to welcome our 2025 nesting turtles! A public event, showcasing 3 professional sand carvers, who will carve a sea turtle conservation-themed sand sculpture. The goal is to not only provide a…

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Visit the webpage for a full list of activities during the Wild Amelia Nature Festival.  Activities for everyone in the days leading up to the Eco-Expo on May 17, opening at 10am.  More than 60 exhibitors featuring environmental organizations and the Children’s Entrepreneur Market. The Eco-Expo is featured at Main Beach during Nassau County’s Opening…

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The 2025 Annual Wild Amelia Nature Festival will be bigger and better than ever… and so will the fund-raising cruise to kick-off the events on May 9th at 7:00 PM. Join us as we celebrate the bioregion of Nassau County, Florida! Take in an Amelia Island sunset as you gaze in wonder at the nature…

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REGISTER HERE As part of the 2025 Wild Amelia Nature Festival activities, join JaxParks lead naturalist Jolie Friedrich for a lecture about the history of bird protection in the United States- a tale of fashion and murder, Migratory Birds, Murderous Millinery, and Making a Comeback. Jolie will then discuss general life histories of wading birds,…

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The Georgia Sea Turtle  Center in partnership with the Wild Amelia Nature Festival and the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch will be releasing three sea turtles at Main Beach on Thursday 15 May at noon. Registration is not needed but come early to get a good spot – Join us and participate in conservation efforts…

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PURCHASE YOUR TICKET to Join us at Cocktails for the Gardens and learn more about our newest program, Gardens of Amelia. Gardens of Amelia is the first-of-its-kind program in northeast Florida. Working with local businesses and property owners, Keep Nassau Beautiful through ArbNet, will accredit arboreta to raise awareness and celebrate the horticultural collections of…

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We need you to help make the 16th Annual Wild Amelia Nature Festival EcoExpo better than ever! View the schedule and register here Volunteers are needed to help with ticket sales, attendee surveys, set up, tear down, monitoring the Water Monster and recycle bins, assisting residents with directions, and general goodwill. Come for an hour,…