Event Tag: #wildamelia

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The Annual Wild Amelia Nature Festival EcoExpo will be bigger and better than ever… and so will the fund-raising cruise to kick-off the events on May 10th 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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We will meet before the cleanup at First Love Brewing in Fernandina Beach. The first 130 to register will pick up their free event t-shirt at the kick-off location.  Cleanup supplies will be distributed: supplies include trash grabbers and reusable totes. Bring your gloves and a reusable water bottle.  We suggest closed-toe shoes for the…

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For more than 10 years Wild Nite nature presentations have brought speakers who are experts in their field to share their knowledge about native fauna, flora and the amazing ecosystem that surrounds us.  During each presentation, we will learn how a clean and beautiful environment helps in the conservation and preservation of the unique ecosystem…

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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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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…