Category Archives: Nature
New FWC diamondback terrapin conservation measures in effect
Press Release March 9, 2022 At its December 2021 meeting, the Florida Fish [...]
Mar
Balloon releases dangerous for sea and animal life
Information and photographs by Amy Wade March 7, 2022 Imagine coming across a deer eating [...]
Mar
FWC approves dolphinfish rule changes for Atlantic state waters
Press Release March 6, 2022 At its March meeting, the Florida Fish and [...]
Mar
FWC approves limited recreational harvest of goliath grouper in state waters
Press Release March 6, 2022 At its March meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation [...]
Mar
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Nancy Abrassart March 5, 2022 Editor’s Note: Nancy Abrassart and her husband Dean moved [...]
Mar
Report horseshoe crab sightings to FWC for science
Media Release March 5, 2022 It’s almost spring and that means it’s peak [...]
Mar
FWC Commission approves rules to allow the production and sale of largemouth bass
Media Release March 2, 2022 At their March meeting, Commissioners with the Florida Fish and [...]
Mar
Commission approves FWC’s proposed rule changes for statewide alligator harvest program
Press Release March 3, 2022 At the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) March [...]
Mar
Pat’s Wildways: Backyard fire
By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. March 3, 2022 This is the time of year when I [...]
Mar
Pat’s Wildways: Day trip to Palatka
By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. February 23, 2022 I’m not someone who enjoys driving—if I was [...]
Feb
Pat’s Wildways: Pond birds interactions
By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. February 17, 2022 Well, I’m back from a vacation in [...]
Feb
Pat’s Wildways: Wildlife viewing from our seats in Costa Rica
By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. February 10, 2022 Poor Bucko, with his bad leg, could [...]
Feb
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Bruce Stambaugh February 5, 2022 A note from Bruce Stambaugh: As [...]
Feb
Pat’s Wildways: A horse ride in paradise
Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. February 3, 2022 The last column I wrote for the Fernandina [...]
Feb
Wild Night presents “North Florida Fossils” – February 8
Wild Nite Press Release Submitted by Jay Kayne [email protected] February 3, 2022 On Tuesday, February [...]
Feb
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Bill Birdsong January 22, 2022 Editor’s Note: Bill Birdsong sent this photo taken as [...]
Jan
St. Johns River blue crab trap closure ending early
Media Release January 22, 2022 Recreational and commercial blue crab traps can be placed back [...]
Jan
Fernandina Beach Arbor Day: January 21, 2022; Heritage Trees
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 20, 2022 Mayor Mike Lednovich [...]
Jan
Old Town Sugarberry named “Florida Champion”
By Chris Hastings January 20, 2022 In Honor of Arbor Day (January 21) [...]
Jan
Pat’s Wildways: Horses at the fort
By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. January 20. 2022 Most days I take a drive through Fort [...]
Jan
Pat’s Wildways: Groups at the boat ramp
By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. January 13, 2022 This isn’t the first time I’ve written about [...]
Jan
FWC: Update about game wildlife research projects
Media Release January 9, 2022 The restoration of game wildlife, such as white-tailed [...]
Jan
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Carollee Addams January 8, 2022 Editor’s Note: Carollee Addams moved to Fernandina Beach from [...]
Jan
Share your input on the future management of goliath grouper
Media Release January 8, 2022 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants your [...]
Jan
Pat’s Wildways: Wild dogs on Amelia Island
By Pat Foster-Turley January 6, 2022 Here on Amelia Island we have a few types [...]
Jan
County Seeking Volunteers to Serve on the Amelia Island Tree Protection Ordinance Commission
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager 1/4/22 @ 1:00 p.m. Amelia [...]
Jan
FWC: Governor DeSantis Continues To Make Conservation A Priority Through Protection Of Our Natural Resources
Media Release January 4, 2022 Florida remains one of the country’s top destinations for world-class [...]
Jan
St. Johns River blue crab trap closure starts Jan. 16
Media Release January 1, 2022 Recreational and commercial blue crab traps in all waters of [...]
Jan
Grouper and snapper season changes to look for Jan. 1 in Gulf and Atlantic
Media Release December 31, 2021 Several species of grouper and snapper will either open or [...]
Dec
Metanoia Retreat for Writers, April 22-24, 2022
Media Release January 7, 2022 Metanoia is defined as the journey of changing one’s mind, heart, [...]
Dec
Spotted seatrout Central East Management Region season reopens Jan. 1
Media Release December 22, 2021 Spotted seatrout will reopen to recreational harvest Jan. 1 in [...]
Dec
North Florida Land Trust has acquired Islands for conservation within the Intracoastal Waterway
Media Release December 24, 2021 Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 20, 2021 – North Florida Land Trust [...]
Dec
North Florida Land Trust is one step closer to protecting Little Tiger Island in Nassau County
Media Release December 24, 2021 The nonprofit in partnership with the Florida Fish and Wildlife [...]
Dec
Pat’s Wildways: Twelve Days of Amelia Island Christmas
By Pat Foster-Turley December 21, 2021 Twelve Days of Amelia Island Christmas On the first [...]
Dec
Wild Amelia free 2022 Digital Calendar and new photo project
Wild Amelia Press Release Submitted by Jay Kayne [email protected] December 20, 2021 Wild Amelia is [...]
Dec
FWC approves rules to facilitate management for trophy largemouth bass
Media Release December 19, 2021 At its December meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife [...]
Dec
USFWS, FWC, and FPL expand efforts to address Florida manatee mortality event
Media Release December 19, 2021 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Florida [...]
Dec
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Hal and Kirsten Snyder December 18, 2021 Editor’s Note: The Snyder husband and [...]
Dec
FWC approves captive wildlife rule language for post revocation/non-renewal actions
Media Release December 18, 2021 At its December meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation [...]
Dec
FWC developing new guidelines for imperiled beach-nesting birds
Media Release December 18, 2021 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) today approved [...]
Dec
FWC approves diamondback terrapin conservation measures
Media Release December 18, 2021 At its December meeting, the Florida Fish and [...]
Dec
Governor Ron DeSantis’ Freedom First budget promotes natural resource restoration and supports Florida’s law enforcement officers
Media Release December 18, 2021 Today, Governor Ron DeSantis released his Freedom First budget [...]
Dec
Pat’s Wildways: Small town Christmases
By Pat Foster Turley, Ph.D. December 16, 2021 While almost everyone I know was [...]
Dec
Keep Nassau Beautiful Celebrates 30 Years
Keep Nassau Beautiful 30th Anniversary Celebration Media Release from Lynda Bell, Executive Director Keep Nassau [...]
Dec
Pat’s Wildways: Dudley Farm Historic State Park
By Pat Foster-Turley Ph.D. December 9, 2021 The weather was beautiful, the three of us [...]
Dec
Snook seasonal closure in Atlantic starts Dec. 15
Media Release December 6, 2021 The recreational harvest season for snook closes Dec. 15 [...]
Dec
Whale Ambassadors Gathering on December 11
Submitted by Lisa Timm Amelia Island Whale Watchers December 6, 2021 Join with your fellow [...]
Dec
Protect your boat and crew this right whale calving season
Media Release December 4, 2021 If you plan to boat or fish in the [...]
Dec
Pat’s Wildways: Atlantic Seafood Birds
By Pat Foster-Turley December 2, 2021 Caption: Black vultures pair-bond for life and are intelligent [...]
Dec
Amelia Island Bird Club schedules field trip to Huguenot Memorial Park – Dec 4
Amelia Island Bird Club By Bill George [email protected] November 30, 2021 The Amelia Island Bird [...]
Nov
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Pat Foster-Turley November 27, 2021 Editor’s Note: Many of you know Pat Foster-Turley through [...]
Nov
New regulations for spot and Atlantic croaker on Atlantic coast effective Dec. 1
Media Release November 27, 2021 New regulations for spot and Atlantic croaker in state waters [...]
Nov
Pat’s Wildways: Fall sights
By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. November 25, 2021 Autumn is a beautiful time here on Amelia [...]
Nov
Pat’s Wildways: That time of year again
By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. November 18, 2021 It’s that time of year again, the [...]
Nov
For Hunters, November = Opportunity!
Media Release November 13, 2021 November is National Gratitude Month and for hunters, there’s a [...]
Nov
North Florida Land Trust Has Officially Saved Little NaNa Dune
Media Release November 12, 2021 “‘This really was a team effort to save this important [...]
Nov
Pat’s Wildways: Gone but not forgotten
By Pat Foster-Turley Ph.D. November 11, 2021 Recently I’ve been browsing and rereading some [...]
Nov
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By William Birdsong November 5, 2021 Editor’s Note: William Birdsong was born in Jacksonville, Florida [...]
Nov
Manatees are in motion: it’s Manatee Awareness month
Media Release November 6, 2021 November is Manatee Awareness Month and the Florida Fish [...]
Nov
FWC to host Florida State Fish Art Contest
Media Release November 6, 2021 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), [...]
Nov
Bird sightings – “serendipitous circumstances”
By Patrick Leary October 2021 Serendipitous circumstances. Three weeks ago the region was blanketed [...]
Nov
Pat’s Wildways: Lost in Bigfoot Country
By Pat Foster-Turley Ph.D. November 4, 2021 I recently took a road trip to see [...]
Nov
City of Fernandina Beach proclaims November 2021 “Right Whale Month”
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 3, 2021 Right Whale Festival [...]
Nov
Pat’s Wildways: Georgia fall crops
By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. October 28, 2021 Fuju Persimmons are grown in more than 60 [...]
Oct
Russian Thistle removal at Fort Clinch earns a challenge coin
from Bev Lawence/Jason Allgood October 27, 2021 A group of volunteers working together to remove [...]
Oct
Catch a Florida Memory celebrates 5-year “catch-iversary” with program milestone
Media Release October 26, 2021 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) [...]
Oct
Florida’s Gulf recreational red snapper quota met, no fall season
Media Release October 24, 2021 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announces [...]
Oct
Pat’s Wildways: Heritage River Road in Autumn
By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. October 21, 2021 It’s no secret that a favorite place that [...]
Oct
North Florida Land Trust to receive an anonymous donation to Save Little NaNa Dune
October 18, 2021 MEDIA RELEASE North Florida Land Trust The donor has committed $500,000 to [...]
Oct
FWC certifies new state record butterfly peacock bass
Media Release October 17, 2021 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) fisheries biologists [...]
Oct
North Florida Land Trust Names New Director of Conservation Acquisitions
Media Release October 16, 2021 Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 14, 2021 – North Florida Land Trust [...]
Oct
Share your input on largemouth bass aquaculture for food
Media Release October 16, 2021 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants your [...]
Oct
