Contact: Kathy Brooks
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July 14, 2016 1:16 p.m.
Wild Amelia has invited the public to a night of beauty and music at Fort Clinch to celebrate the opening of the exhibit of the winning photographs of the 8th annual Wild Amelia Nature Photography contest.
of the 8th annual Wild Amelia Nature Photography exhibit at Fort Clinch on Friday
evening, July 22, from 7-8:45 p.m. at the Visitor Center; admission to the Park is
waived, and the public is invited. Photo–Kathy Brooks
This exhibit featuring the winning photographs will open with a reception for the winning photographers and the public at the Visitor Center of Fort Clinch State Park on Friday evening, July 22, from 7:00-8:45 p.m. Come see the winning images of the wildlife and wild places of Amelia up close and meet the photographers. A slideshow of all of the contest entries will also be shown. The magic of the evening in historic Fort Clinch will be enhanced by a concert by the Amelia River Ramblers on the Visitor Center patio. Bring chairs to enjoy this foot-stompin’, hand-clappin’ music. This event is free and open to the public; there will be no charge to enter the Park for the event, which will be held rain or shine.
The winning photographs will be on year-long display at the Fort Clinch Visitor Center. Many will be included in the 2017 Wild Amelia Nature Photography Calendar, which will be available later this summer.
Additionally, there will be a Candlelight Tour of the Fort on that evening, beginning at 8:45 p.m., so guests at the exhibit opening may wish to register for that event by calling 277-7274. There is a $3 charge per person for the tour. Visiting the historic Fort Clinch, under the canopy of stars and lit by the glow of candles and wood fires, is a magical and unforgettable experience. The tour has limited space, so please make reservations in advance.
Wild Amelia is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect the wildlife and wild places of the island through education. The 11th annual Wild Amelia Nature Festival will be held from May 19-21, 2017; but Wild Amelia educational events are ongoing throughout the year. For more information about Wild Amelia, please visit www.wildamelia.org and the Wild Amelia Facebook page.