Category Archives: Nature
CLAM Informational Meeting
The Conservation Land Acquisition and Management (CLAM) Program Amelia Tree Conservancy, the Comp Plan/LDC Working [...]
Oct
Pat’s Wildways: Darien, Georgia Revisited
By Pat Foster-Turley September 30, 2022 Lots of my readers probably get the Harris Teeter [...]
Sep
Pat’s Wildways: For the Love of Cats
By Pat Foster-Turley September 23, 2022 I have always been a cat person. Throughout junior [...]
Sep
Take Note of a Very Important Referendum on the November Ballot
By Mike Phillips Nassau County has a reputation for disliking bond issues, but it also [...]
Sep
Pat’s Wildways: The Deer Whisperer at Fort Clinch
By Pat Foster-Turley September 16, 2022 Bucko and I often see deer when we make [...]
Sep
Pat’s Wildways: Watch Out for Tortoises
By Pat Foster-Turley September 9, 2022 Many people who live here on Amelia Island are [...]
Sep
Pat’s Wildways: Psychic Capital of the World, Part Two
By Pat Foster-Turley September 1, 2022 The morning after the séance and piano bar [...]
Sep
Dr. Taylor Clem to Speak at The Bartram Garden Club Open House
The Bartram Garden Club, Inc. Submitted by Linda Broadrick Secretary and Publicity Chairman August 23, [...]
Aug
Pat’s Wildways: Souvenirs from Belize
By Pat Foster-Turley August 18, 2022 These days, I’ve traveled to many places and brought [...]
Aug
Pat’s Wildways: The Greenway in Summer
By Pat-Foster Turley It took some news about ants crawling all over places on [...]
Jul
Amelia Island revealed . . .
July 23, 2022 For those of you who have not had the opportunity to walk [...]
Jul
Pat’s Wildways: Getting Antsy
By Pat Foster-Turley July 21, 2022 Thanks to Bill Birdsong, with his eyes and camera [...]
Jul
FWC approves new guidelines for imperiled beach-nesting birds
FWC Press Release July 14, 2022 At its July meeting, the Florida Fish and [...]
Jul
Pat’s Wildways: Always Learning
By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. July 14, 2022 Pat’s Wildways: Always Learning Whenever I travel internationally, [...]
Jul
Two Burmese pythons, clutch of eggs and hatchlings found and removed from Big Cypress National Preserve
FWC Press Release July 18, 2022 Shortly before midnight on July 11, Florida Fish [...]
Jul
FWC approves changes for redfish in state waters following final rule hearing
At its July meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved new management [...]
Jul
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Stephan R. Leimberg unseenimages.com July 9, 2022 “Marsh Madness” Photo courtesy of Stephan R. [...]
Jul
Blueline tilefish recreational season closes July 26 in Atlantic state waters
July 9, 2022 Blueline tilefish closes for recreational harvest in Atlantic state waters (including all [...]
Jul
Pat’s Wildways: Small World
By Pat Foster-Turley July 7, 2022 Southeast Asia is getting to feel too far away [...]
Jul
“Last of the Right Whales” to be shown July 16
PRESS RELEASE By Richard Timm July 7, 2022 Amelia Island’s premier of the documentary [...]
Jul
FWC to meet July 13 and 14 in Jacksonville
July 2, 2022 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet in person [...]
Jul
Be a hero for beach-nesting birds this holiday weekend
This Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds beachgoers how to help protect vulnerable [...]
Jul
FWC reveals TrophyCatch pink tag hint maps
As TrophyCatch heads into the last months of Season 10 and the 10-Tag Celebration, eight [...]
Jul
Pat’s Wildways: Backyard Barnyard
By Pat Foster-Turley June 30, 2022 During our early years in our home bordering a [...]
Jun
Nassau County proclaims July 1-7 “Clean Beaches Week”
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager June 30, 2022 6/30/22 [...]
Jun
North Florida Land Trust is applying for renewal of its accreditation from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission
The public comment period is open through Sept. 3, 2022 Jacksonville, Fla., June 22, 2022 [...]
Jun
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Buddy Price Buddy Price Photography June 25, 2022 Editor’s Note: Buddy Price is from [...]
Jun
When releasing reef fish, using the right tool with the right technique makes a difference
FWC Press Release June 23, 2022 If you’re fishing for reef fish this season, be [...]
Pat’s Wildways: Retirement Home for Horses
By Pat Foster-Turley June 23, 2022 Like many girls, I grew up enamored with horses. [...]
Jun
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 2022 Florida Python Challenge®
FWC Press Release June 17, 2022 MIAMI — Governor Ron DeSantis announced that registration [...]
Jun
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Photographs by Hal and Kirsten Snyder Information from Bill George June 18, 2022 The Snyder [...]
Jun
Recreational red snapper season starts June 17 in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida
FWC Press Release June 18, 2022 The recreational red snapper season will start June 17 [...]
Jun
Imperiled beach-nesting bird success leans on work of State Parks volunteers
By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com June 17, 2022 Birds aren’t waiting for new policy implementation before [...]
Jun
Pat’s Wildways: Amelia River Cruising
By Pat Foster-Turley June 13, 2022 It’s good to be back again writing my columns [...]
Jun
Help nesting sea turtles by respecting their nests
FWC Press Release June 15, 2022 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds [...]
Jun
State Legislature approves funding for the Amelia Island Trail
Nassau County Press Release Nassau County, Florida, June 15, 2022 – Nassau County, in [...]
Jun
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Dan Kossman June 10, 2022 Editor’s Note: The Amelia Island Bird Club [...]
Jun
North Florida Land Trust has facilitated the potential expansion of the Egans Creek Greenway
NFLT press Release May 26, 2022 The City of Fernandina Beach has approved the NFLT [...]
Jun
Governor Ron DeSantis continues support for conservation, FWC and Florida’s law enforcement officers
Press Release June 5, 2022 Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Freedom [...]
Jun
Loggerhead Turtles love Amelia Island
Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch June 1, 2022 The Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch is [...]
Jun
Florida Friendly Angler course is now live!
FWC Press Release May 28, 2022 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), [...]
May
FWC announces 2022 Lionfish Challenge
FWC Press Release May 21, 2022 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is [...]
May
FWC seeks public input on shorebird conservation
May 18, 2022 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking input on [...]
May
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By David Roberts May 14, 2022 Editor’s Note: David Lee Roberts grew up in Fernandina [...]
May
FWC announces winners of Florida State Fish Art Contest
May 10, 2022 (Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.) For [...]
May
FWC announces rule changes for redfish, cobia and blueline tilefish
Press Releases May 8, 2022 FWC approves proposed redfish rule changes for state waters [...]
May
Amelia Island revealed . . . A look back
By Bill Birdsong May 6, 2022 First Posted June 30, 2018 Editor’s Note: The Fernandina [...]
May
FWC approves changes to statewide alligator hunt
Press Release May 7, 2022 Plus, May is the start of the application process for [...]
May
Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Interest Event
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager May 7, 2022 The Florida [...]
May
St. Marys River Management Committee Seeking Volunteer
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager May 6, 2022 The St. [...]
May
Pat’s Wildways: Southern Forest World
By Pat-Foster Turley, Ph.D. May 5, 2022 Looks like this is my last new column [...]
May
Pat’s Wildways: Happening at the inlet – A look back
By Pat Foster-Turley May 2022 First posted June 2021 Editor’s Note: We asked Pat [...]
May
Wild Nites returns to Peck Center on May 10
Wild Amelia Press Release Submitted by Jay Kayne May 3, 2022 Wild Amelia is pleased [...]
May
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Mark Gearis April 30, 2022 Editor’s Note: For today’s Amelia Island revealed, we [...]
Apr
North Florida Land Trust, the U.S. Navy and the City of Jacksonville to work together for conservation
Press Release April 30, 2022 The Jacksonville City Council approved an agreement to work [...]
Apr
Pat’s Wildways: Heirloom pecans disappearing
By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. April 28, 2022 It seems like just yesterday I was roaming [...]
Apr
FWC thanks building owners for hosting nesting shorebirds
Press Release April 27, 2022 With shorebird and seabird nesting season underway, the Florida Fish [...]
Apr
Pat’s Wildways: Leaping Lizards
By Pat-Foster-Turley Ph.D. April 21. 2022 It doesn’t take long for new north Florida residents [...]
Apr
North Florida Land Trust and Community Groups Team Up for Little NaNa Dune Restoration Project
Press Release April 19, 2022 Jacksonville, Fla., April 19, 2022 – North Florida Land [...]
Apr
Good pond, bad pond
By Pat Foster-Turley April 14, 2022 It’s been a few weeks since I’ve given you [...]
Apr
Hopes high for Amelia Island sea turtle nesting success
By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com April 13, 2022 Officials are trying to get the word [...]
Apr
Brown Bag lunch features City Arborist David Neville on Fernandina Tree protection efforts
Media Release April 12, 2022 Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Wednesday, May 4, at 12pm In [...]
Apr
North Florida Land Trust has received a significant grant for its land management department
NFLT Press Release April 8, 2022 The anonymous grantor has provided $305,000 for the purchase [...]
Apr
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Susan Jordan April 9, 2022 Editor’s Note: Susan Jordan and her husband made [...]
Apr
Celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day with a tortoise friendly yard
Press Release April 9, 2022 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites you [...]
Apr
FWC reveals all 10 locations where prized bass are swimming
FWC Press Release, April 9, 2022 The cat is out of the bag – rather, [...]
Apr
April Wild Nite: The amazing horseshoe crab – April 12
Wild Amelia Submitted by Jay Kayne Contact Jay Kayne [email protected] April 8, 2022 Every [...]
Apr
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Hal and Kirsten Snyder April 2, 2022 Editor’s Note: First posted in July of [...]
Apr
North Florida Land Trust Celebrated Success at its Annual Meeting at Congaree and Penn
North Florida Land Trust Press Release March 31, 2022 Jacksonville, Fla., March 30, 2022 – [...]
Apr
Spring BearWise tips to reduce conflicts with bears
Press Release April 2,2022 With spring bringing warmer weather, the Florida Fish and Wildlife [...]
Apr
Pat’s Wildways: Wisteria!
By Pat Foster-Turley March 31, 2022 With the changing of the seasons, I change the [...]
Mar
Let’s go fishing! Freshwater license-free weekend is April 2-3
Press Release March 29, 2022 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) [...]
Mar
FWC and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service coordinate to protect manatees
Press Release March 25, 2022 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) [...]
Mar
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Michael Leary March 26, 2022 A recent walk through the Greenway reminded me of [...]
Mar