Category Archives: Nature
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
Nesting season is here for sea turtles and waterbirds
Press Release March 22, 2022 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds beachgoers [...]
Mar
Join FWC for WildQuest, a scavenger hunt on Florida’s Wildlife Management Areas
Press Release March 20, 2022 In April, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) [...]
Mar
FWC announces benchmark of 1 million registered vessels in Florida
Press Release March 20, 2022 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) today [...]
Mar
Check your home — bat maternity season starts in April
Press Release March 17, 2022 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) [...]
Mar
Tips to safely co-exist with alligators
Press Release March 15, 2022 Signs of spring – balmy weather, blooming flowers and nesting [...]
Mar
Help FWC monitor freshwater turtle die-offs due to virus
Press Release March 18, 2022 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) continues to [...]
Mar
The Inaugural 7 Creeks Fest: A Celebration of the Parks is Saturday, April 2
March 18, 2022 Park partners and nonprofits will host the event that will feature nature [...]
Mar
Pat’s Wildways: Silk Moth Cocoons
By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. March 17, 2022 My friend Susan Gallion was taking care of [...]
Mar
Help conserve Florida wildlife as they become more active this spring
Press Release March 14, 2022 Spring is an active season for Florida wildlife and the [...]
Mar
Expanded WMA system providing more hunting opportunity
Press Release March 13, 2022 During the past 5 years, the FWC has worked [...]
Mar
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Bill Birdsong March 12, 2022 Editor’s Note: William Birdsong was born in Jacksonville, Florida [...]
Mar
Celebrate TrophyCatch’s 10th season with 10 tags & thousands of dollars in prizes!
Media Release March 12, 2022 Florida’s freshwater trophy bass are special – and right now [...]
Mar
Pat’s Wildways: Nature took its course
By Pat Foster-Turley March 10, 2022 Caption: Two groups of feral cats at the [...]
Mar
Dates set for March Amelia Naturally Ecotours
City of Fernandina Beach March 10, 2022 Explore your backyard with a knowledgeable guide. March [...]
Mar
New FWC diamondback terrapin conservation measures in effect
Press Release March 9, 2022 At its December 2021 meeting, the Florida Fish [...]
Mar