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Georgia Sea Turtle Center's Van, Main Beach Park in Fernandina

VIDEO: Sea Turtle Released to Sea From Amelia Island, Florida

By on 05/22/2010 in Nature, Wildlife, Outdoors

The Georgia Sea Turtle Center’s van was parked at Main Beach in Fernandina. Their mission, to release a rehabilitated green sea turtle named Sammie, home to the sea. WATCH TURTLE VIDEO

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Egans Greenway, Amelia Island. Orange Wildflowers Blooming along trail.

Wild Amelia Festival: Nature Tours, Photography Workshops, Eco Expo, Kids Activities

By on 05/05/2010 in Nature, Wildlife, Outdoors

Learn about Amelia Island’s wild side by exploring barrier island nature May 21-23, 2010, a 3-day festival of the bioregion.

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Male Painted Bunting (Watercolor), North America's Most Colorful Bird

Amelia Island’s Colorful Painted Buntings, A Birdwatcher’s Delight

By on 04/21/2010 in Nature, Wildlife, Outdoors

Meet a gorgeous little fellow (watch video). The most colorful songbird in North America, the male Painted Bunting, has been a regular here lately on Amelia Island, Florida.

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Great Blue Heron, Amelia Island (photo, W.B. Lawson)

Amelia Island: Birder’s Paradise, Gateway East Florida Birding Trail

By on 02/22/2010 in Nature, Wildlife, Outdoors

On Amelia Island, discover the “gateway” of the East Florida Birding Trail, part of a 2,000 mile trail that extends throughout the state.

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White Oak Plantation’s Animal Conservation Center, Northeast Florida

By on 02/18/2010 in Nature, Wildlife, Outdoors

The legendary White Oak Plantation houses a Conservation Center, a natural sanctuary where exotic animals roam in Nassau County, Florida along the Georgia border. Amidst the pines, live oaks, crape myrtle and palmettos are species of endangered animals.

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Barrier Island Hopping: Amelia Island, Cumberland, Talbot Islands

By on 11/06/2009 in Nature, Wildlife, Outdoors

It’s easy to island hop around the Amelia Island area. LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Amelia Island is uniquely situated, so visitors (and residents) can easily explore several barrier islands, snugly located together for logistical ease. Slightly north of Amelia is Cumberland Island, GA (a protected National Seashore), and to its south is Big Talbot and Little Talbot Islands (Florida State Parks).

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