Category: Nature

Coastal nature, wildlife, & outdoor exploration around the Florida-Georgia border.

Springtime Event May 2023 — Wild Amelia Nature Festival

Great Horned Owl Juvenile. Fort Clinch State Park (Photo: March 2023 by AmeliaIslandLiving.com).
Great Horned Owl Juvenile. Fort Clinch State Park (Photo: March 2023 by AmeliaIslandLiving.com).

The Wild Amelia Nature Festival is happening this year May 19-21, 2023.

TROLLEY TOUR: Learn About Fernandina’s Heritage Trees

Heritage tree in Fernandina Beach. Photo by AmeliaIslandLiving.com.
One of Fernandina's huge heritage trees (10th & Ash Street). Photo: AmeliaIslandLiving.com

APRIL 2023 EVENTS — The Amelia Tree Conservancy has some special 10th anniversary events — trolley tour, keynote speaker and photo contest.

CITIZENS SCIENCE — 2023 Great Backyard Bird Count

Male Painted Bunting, Amelia Island, Florida. This one photographed in a backyard on this barrier island at the Florida-Georgia border. Photo by Amelia Island Living magazine, Nassau County, FL.
Male Painted Bunting, Amelia Island, Florida. This one photographed in a backyard on this barrier island at the Florida-Georgia border. Photo by AmeliaIslandLiving.com

While the event’s name includes “backyard,” count birds any place you choose.

Little Tiger Island One of Five Land Conservation Acquisitions in Florida

Little Tiger Island, Amelia Island and Fort Clinch State Park map.

Little Tiger Island to be addition to Fort Clinch State Park managed by Florida DEP.