Category Archives: Nature
Pat’s Wildways: Happenings at the Inlet
By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. October 14, 2021 Living in Fernandina Beach there are always unexpected [...]
Oct
FWC approves a draft proposal for limited, highly regulated harvest of goliath grouper
Media Release October 13, 2021 At its October meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation [...]
Oct
Invasion of the Landscape Snatchers
from the County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager October 10, 2021 Please see [...]
Oct
Advice for introducing new hunters – from a new hunter!
Media Release October 11, 2021 Plus, learn how you can be a part of the [...]
Oct
FWC approves new regulations for spot and Atlantic croaker on Atlantic coast
Media Release October 10, 2021 At its October meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation [...]
Oct
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Dana Hermanson October 9, 2021 Editor’s Note: Dana Hermanson and his wife Heather are [...]
Meteor Shower Tonight
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager 10/8/21 @ 9:15 a.m. – [...]
Oct
Pat’s Wildways: Country Roads
By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. October 7, 2021 I often write about short road trips emanating [...]
Oct
Flagler College Receives a $600,000 Grant for Their Guana Peninsula Project
Flagler College/FPAN Press release October 4, 2021 The NOAA’s National Estuarine Research Reserve System [...]
Oct
Share your input on the future management of redfish
Media Release October 12, 2021 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants your [...]
Oct
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Submitted by Priscilla Footlik October 2, 2021 Editor’s Note: Priscilla came to Amelia Island in [...]
Oct
FWC to meet October 6-7 in St. Augustine
Media Release October 2, 2021 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet [...]
Oct
Pat’s Wildways: Visit Darien and Harris Neck
By Pat Foster Turley September 30, 2021 Sometimes Bucko and I just want to [...]
Sep
Florida’s coral reef: Our underwater national treasure
Media Release September 26, 2021 Florida’s coral reef: Our underwater national treasure Sure, you’ve [...]
Sep
Pat’s Wildways: Cicadas and Lovebugs
By Pat Foster-Turley September 23, 2021 I’m sure most of you have heard the [...]
Sep
FWC seeks landowners to help with gopher tortoise conservation
Media Release September 23, 2021 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking [...]
Sep
Friends of Talbot Island State Parks host the Talbot Tidewater Celebration Sep 25
MEDIA RELEASE The free event will take place on National Public Lands Day on Saturday, [...]
Sep
North Florida Land Trust has acquired the funding to Save the Small Islands
Media Release September 21, 2021 The River Branch Foundation has donated the remaining money [...]
Sep
FWC seeks public input on beach-nesting birds draft guidelines
Media Release September 16, 2021 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking [...]
Sep
Sept. 24: last day to harvest bay scallops this year
Media Release September 20, 2021 The last day to recreationally harvest bay scallops in Gulf [...]
Sep
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Carollee Addams September 18, 2021 Editor’s Note: Carollee Addams moved to Fernandina Beach from [...]
Sep
Be BearWise: Follow FWC’s bear necessities this fall
Media Release September 14, 2021 Fall is approaching and that means Florida black bears [...]
Sep
Pat’s Wildways: Leaping Lizards
Pat Foster Turley September 16, 2021 Many of you living here in Nassau County are [...]
Sep
Timucuan Parks Foundation asks Volunteers to join them for the 2021 Florida Coastal Cleanup
Media Release September 13, 2021 Timucuan Parks Foundation will be leading two cleanups on Saturday, [...]
Sep
FWC approves three new Florida Saltwater Fishing Records
Media Release September 11, 2021 Whiting (Gulf kingfish) Captain Sidney Little caught the latest Gulf [...]
Sep
Pat’s Wildways: Free-ranging chickens of the Keys
By Pat Foster-Turley September 9, 2021 I’m sure many of you have heard about the [...]
Sep
Deer hunters: Find answers to your FAQs
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission For immediate release: Sept. 4, 2021 Media contact: [email protected] [...]
Sep
Labor Day last day to harvest bay scallops from the Fenholloway to the Suwannee rivers
Media Release September 3, 2021 The last day to recreationally harvest bay scallops from the [...]
Sep
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Brent Collins August 27, 2021 Editor’s Note: Brent Collins is originally from Pennsylvania. When [...]
Sep
Pat’s Wildways: The Reef is Dead
Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. September 2, 2021 It’s been ages since I’ve snorkeled on a coral [...]
Sep
Amelia Island Bird Club schedules upcoming field trips for 2021-2022
Amelia Island Bird Club Press Release Submitted by Bill George [email protected] August 2021 The following [...]
Aug
Blueline tilefish recreational season closes Sept. 1 in Atlantic state waters
Media Release August 26, 2021 Blueline tilefish closes for recreational harvest in Atlantic state [...]
Aug
City of Fernandina Beach Parks & Recs offers “Eco Tours by Amelia Naturally!”
City of Fernandina Beach August 2021 Still chances to experience Eco tours by Amelia Naturally! [...]
Aug
FWC temporarily prohibits take of freshwater softshell turtles and yellow-bellied sliders
Media Release August 26, 2021 FWC temporarily prohibits take of freshwater softshell turtles and [...]
Aug
Pat’s Wildways: “Nature Watching From the Porch”
By Pat Foster Turley, Ph.D. August 26, 2021 Pat’s Wildways: Nature Watching from the Porch [...]
Aug
Apply now for FWC’s 2021-2022 High School Fishing Program curriculum and grant funding
Media Release August 24, 2021 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) 2021-2022 [...]
Aug
Wild Amelia Annual Meeting scheduled for August 24 moved to Zoom
Wild Amelia Press Release Submitted by Jay Kayne [email protected] August 21, 2021 Due to continuing [...]
Aug
FWC seeking feedback on proposed changes to diamondback terrapin rules
Media Release August 19, 2021 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking [...]
Aug
Pat’s Wildways: Gardening Trials and Tribulations
By Pat Foster-Turley August 19, 2021 Well, I keep trying to grow vegetables but long [...]
Aug
Nassau County BOCC Approves New Tree Ordinance for Unincorporated Amelia Island
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager August 18, 2021 At the [...]
Aug
FWC video outlines new rules to keep chronic wasting disease from spreading into Florida
Media Release August 12, 2021 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has introduced [...]
Aug
Scientists in Florida and Georgia Share Water Quality Data on the St. Marys River
Jacksonville, FL – In October 2011, the Regional [...]
Aug
Community Volunteers Needed for Pollinator Garden
Media Release Lynda Bell Keep Nassau Beautiful (904) 261-0165 [email protected] August 12, 2021 300 [...]
Pat’s Wildways: One fine morning
By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. August 12, 2021 My recent day started with a routine medical [...]
Aug
Timucuan Parks Foundation Presents Author and Columnist Mark Woods at its Exhibition at the Beaches Museum
Press Release August 11, 2021 Timucuan Parks Foundation and the Beaches Museum will host Author [...]
Aug
FBCC passes measures in support of trees
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst August 7, 2021 The Fernandina Beach [...]
Aug
Wondering about the impact of antler point regulations in Florida? Find out now!
For immediate release: Aug. 2, 2021 Media contact: [email protected] An analysis of check station [...]
Aug
Planting Nassau’s Future with Callahan Girl Scouts
Media Release Keep Nassau Beautiful August 7, 2021 Callahan Girl Scout Troop 336 initiate donation [...]
Aug
8-foot hammerhead shark has an adventure at American Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst August 8, 2021 Two Jacksonville media [...]
Aug
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and partners celebrate another successful Florida Python Challenge®
Media Release August 6, 2021 The 2021 Florida Python Challenge® yielded unprecedented results this year [...]
Aug
Wild Amelia announces winners of 2021 Photo Contest
Wild Amelia Press Release Submitted by Jay Kayne August 2, 2021 Wild Amelia is pleased [...]
Aug
Spiny lobster seasons start soon
Press Release July 31, 2021 The 2021 spiny lobster season opens with the two-day [...]
Jul
Okefenokee Protective Alliance honors favorite photographer
Okefenokee Protective Alliance July 31, 2021
Jul
Pat’s Wildways: Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
By Pat Foster-Turley Ph.D. July 29, 2021 It’s a bit far for a day trip [...]
Jul
Save the Date: FWC Redfish Summit August 24 in Ocala
SAVE THE DATE: Redfish Summit 2021 Please join us for a day-long public discussion on redfish [...]
Jul
Pat’s Wildways: Natural History Museum and more in Gainesville
By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. July 22, 2021 If you are looking for a cool way [...]
Jul
Timucuan Parks Foundation and JaxParks Host July 21 Workday at Castaway Island Preserve
Media Release Jacksonville, Fla., July 19, 2021 – Timucuan Parks Foundation and JaxParks will be [...]
Jul
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Hal & Kirsten Snyder July 17, 2021 Editor’s Note: The Snyder husband and wife [...]
Jul
Just released! FWC’s 2021-2022 manatee and sea turtle decals
Media Release July 17, 2021 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) just [...]
Jul
TrophyCatch celebrates exceeding 100 approved Hall of Fame catches weighing 13 pounds or heavier
Media Release July 17, 2021 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) TrophyCatch [...]
Jul
Pat’s Wildways: Closing a chapter
By Pat Foster-Turley Ph.D. July 15, 2021 I finally acknowledged to myself that my [...]
Jul
New $10,000 award announced for the Florida Python Challenge®
Media Release July 10, 2021 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), South Florida [...]
Jul
Atlantic red snapper season to begin; anglers can help FWC gather data
Media Release July 9, 2021 Researchers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission [...]
Jul
Pat’s Wildways: A visit to the Ark
By Pat Foster Turley, Ph.D. July 1, 2021 For years now I’ve been hearing about [...]
Jul
Timucuan Parks Foundation and JaxParks Host Volunteer Opportunities on July 5 and 7
The July 5 event is at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park and the July 7 event [...]
Jul
Pat’s Wildways: Best birthday ever!
By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. June 24, 2021 It was that time of year again: my [...]
Jun
North Florida Land Trust has helped to expand McGirts Creek Preserve
Media Release Jacksonville, Fla., June. 24, 2021 – North Florida Land Trust has once again [...]
Jun
Pat’s Wildways: Nature at the Zoo
By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. June 17, 2021 When you visit a zoo you expect [...]
Jun
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Hal and Kirsten Snyder http://www.moonbeampublishing.org June 12, 2021 Editor’s Note: The Snyder husband and [...]
Jun
Pat’s Wildways: A Day at the Zoo
By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. June 10, 2021 How many of you have been to the [...]
Jun
City of Jacksonville with help from the North Florida Land Trust could soon acquire the first property for the McCoys Creek Restoration Project and the Emerald Trail
North Florida Land Trust Media Release June 10, 2021 Jacksonville, Fla., June 9, 2021 [...]
Jun
Up for some wild hog hunting this summer?
Media Release June 4, 2021 Now is also a great time to visit an [...]
Jun
“Pat’s Wildways: Rabbit trials and tribulations”
By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. June 3, 2021 Welcome loyal readers and new ones too. [...]
Jun