Event Tag: #dobeautifulthings

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Volunteers releasing a rescued sea turtle back into the ocean during a conservation event

The Georgia Sea Turtle Center and the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch will release a rehabilitated turtle at Main Beach on Wednesday, May 15, at 10:00am, in celebration of this week’s Wild Amelia Nature Festival. Residents and visitors are welcome to come watch! Parking will be limited. INFORMATION AND UPDATES – CLICK HERE

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LEARN MORE or PURCHASE TICKETS Join us at Cocktails for the Gardens and learn more about our newest program, Gardens of Amelia.  This model initiative recognizes those property owners who are preserving and regenerating our historic maritime forest.

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We need you to help make the 15th 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,…

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The 15th Annual Wild Amelia Nature Festival EcoExpo is bigger and better than ever!  Join us as we celebrate the bioregion of Nassau County, Florida!  Local organizations and vendors feature environmentally-based information, products and services that introduce residents and visitors to the magic of our amazing natural treasures.  Learn about the diverse ecosystems in our…

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Wild Amelia Nature Photography Exhibit – Keep Nassau Beautiful announces winners of the 2024 Wild Amelia Nature Photography Contest.  The contest recognizes outstanding photography that celebrates the natural landscapes, birds, flora, and fauna found on Amelia Island. Winners were selected from 10 categories and one overall Best in Show winner for the Steve Leimberg Award…

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After the Fireworks beach cleanup event promoting litter-free celebrations

Join us for the annual FIREWORKS ROUNDUP – Help remove litter and debris left from fireworks before high tide at 9:30 am. Site Captains will have supplies including trash grabbers, reusable bags, and disposable gloves at these beach access points: Main Beach, Seaside/Sadler, Peter’s Point, and Burney Park.  There will also be collection bags for…

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Gardening is more fun with Friends – Join us at our Adopt A Spot along the Amelia River to Sea Trail.  We will be enhancing the beds and weeding. Come for an hour and make a difference for the pollinators! Look for the Cleanup Crew signs and directions for parking. Registration not required

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We need you to help collect and document trash between 9 am – 11 am at multiple locations on Amelia Island, under the Shave Bridge, and a land and Kayak Paddle at Melton O. Nelson Boat Ramp/Lofton Creek.  REGISTER HERE. Site Captains will be available to distribute supplies including disposable gloves, trash grabbers, and reusable…

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Before the gate opening on the 2024 Right Whale Festival, join us to help remove litter and debris on the beach, beach access points, and beach parks and parking lots to ready the ocean nursery for the Right Whale calving season. Site Captains will have supplies including Grabbers, disposable gloves, litter collection totes, and trash…

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REGISTER HERE Free Event – Classroom instruction, then outside along the beach, riverside to practice photography in the field then back to the classroom to review your photos taken. Bring your camera or cell phone and learn the basics of what makes a good photo with tips on how to shoot creatively with good composition…