Category: Nature

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

2022 Right Whale Festival At Fernandina’s Main Beach Park

Oceanfront stage, Fernandina's Main Beach Park during Right Whale Festival.
Oceanfront stage, Fernandina's Main Beach Park during Right Whale Festival

Festival Dates: November 5-6, 2022 (FREE ADMISSION) The annual Right Whale Festival is a 2-day event held in Fernandina Beach, Florida at Main Beach Park. Festival hours on Saturday, Nov. 5th are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Sunday, Nov. 6th, Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plus, watch an outdoor movie […]

NATIVE GARDENING: Muscadine Grapes Thrive In Florida & Georgia

The muscadine, America's southern grape grows by the beach, Amelia Island, Florida. (Photo AmeliaIslandLiving.com)
Muscadine grapes growing wild by the beach, Amelia Island, FL (Scott Road beach access).

America’s Southern grape is easy to grow in Florida and Georgia. Some make wine, others make jelly. Or the grapes are left on vine to feed birds and other wildlife.

Amelia Island State Park’s Beach-Nesting Bird Season Fledgling Counts 2022

"Watch For Flightless Chicks," Bird Crossing Sign at Amelia Island State Park, Florida. Shorebird nesting season.
"Watch For Flightless Chicks," bird crossing sign at Amelia Island State Park, Florida during shorebird nesting season

Least Terns, Wilson’s Plovers, and Willets nested on this northeast Florida barrier island’s southern tip during the 2022 breeding season.

Newcomer? Learn More About Florida’s Alligators

Amelia Island Alligator, Summertime In Egans Greenway. Photo by AmeliaIslandLiving.com
Amelia Island Alligator, Egans Greenway

For some, seeing an alligator in the wild is a novelty. Learn more about the state’s official reptile, including where to spot them around Amelia Island, safety tips and more.