Florida has historically been gifted with water — lots and lots of water! But there is a limit to how much water is available in the form of drinking water, also called potable water. Climate …

When I think of summer, I think of blackberries. There is such satisfaction in standing in the sun, picking and eating fruit you have grown at home or found on the trails. Florida gives us both …

Last week, when I wrote Adventures in the Back Yard - A Wonderful World, I realized that it might be worth describing one of the local yard inhabitants with a little more detail. One of the smallest …

One of my favorite things about Amelia Island is the flowers. Each flowering plant has its season to shine, and if we pay attention, we will witness a colorful display. In the summer, I look forward …

Volunteers for the North Florida Land Trust worked together with the community to plant stabilizing vegetation on Little NaNa Dune at American Beach on May 15, 2026. Little NaNa Dune is owned by the …

On Thursday, May 14, a sea turtle was released at Main Beach as part of the Wild Amelia Festival. A crowd of people watched as a juvenile green turtle named London Fog was returned to the ocean. …

Red wolves are beautiful; they are smaller than the more familiar gray wolf and have a reddish coat with relatively short hair. The red wolf was declared critically endangered in the 1970s. Wildlife …

The Nassau County Opening of the Beaches is May 16 and will include the 17th annual Wild Amelia Nature Eco/Expo Festival brought to us by Keep Nassau Beautiful. This year is expected to be the …

As I write this article, I am surrounded by my subjects and their endless cries. I am here on the beach at Huguenot Memorial Park, south of Amelia Island, with thousands of laughing gulls, gathered …

Martins Island is located between tributaries of the St. Marys River, two miles south of the Georgia border and four miles due west of Fernandina Beach’s historic downtown. The first record of …

Most people take sand for granted, knowing it will always be there when we spend time at our favorite beach. Sand is a dear old friend, reliable, accepting, warm, and welcoming. Children build …

The salt marsh is loved for its beauty, tranquility, and abundant wildlife. In the marsh egrets coast low over grasses of vibrant green and subtle gold, landing in the meandering waterways that weave …

Witnessing herds of wild horses stirs many emotions in humans—respect, admiration, curiosity, and delight. Wild horses represent freedom; watching them run in open spaces is exhilarating. Humans …