Category: Nature

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

November’s Right Whale Festival At Fernandina’s Main Beach Park

Right Whale Festival happens first weekend in November at Fernandina's Main Beach Park. (Photo by AmeliaIslandLiving.com)
Annual Right Whale Festival happens first weekend in November at Fernandina's Main Beach Park. (Photo by AmeliaIslandLiving.com)

Festival celebrates return of North Atlantic right whales to Southern waters to give birth. Enjoy this fun, educational event featuring bands, vendor booths, exhibits, food trucks & more.

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Sunset along the river at Fort Clinch, a Florida State Park located in Fernandina Beach. Photo by Amelia Island Living magazine.
Sunset along the river at Fort Clinch, a Florida State Park located in Fernandina Beach (Amelia Island).

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North Atlantic Right Whales — October/November 2023 Events & Fundraisers

North Atlantic Right Whales Mother and Calf
Right Whales (Photo: FWC, NOAA Permit #665-1652)

The Amelia Whale Ambassadors announced the following special events leading up to the annual Right Whale Festival happening Fernandina’s Main Beach Park the first weekend of November 2023. Oct 18, 2023 – Whales and Wine – Florida House Inn, 5-7 p.m. “Secrets of Right Whales.” A conversation about these critically endangered whales that arrive during […]

Nassau’s Fall 2023 Plant Sale Hosted By Master Gardener Volunteers

Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale at Rebecca L. Jordi Cooperative Extension (FILE PHOTO by AmeliaIslandLiving.com)
Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale at Rebecca L. Jordi Cooperative Extension (FILE PHOTO: AmeliaIslandLiving.com)

Nassau County Extension’s Yulee location is holding their fall 2023 plant sale.