Press Release
By Keep Nassau Beautiful
05-11-23
PART OF THE THREE-DAY WILD AMELIA NATURE FESTIVAL, THIS FUN-FILLED “EXPO” DAY FEATURES:
- 27 Conservation Exhibitors
- Animal Exhibits
- Raffle with Baskets of Amazing Items
- Silent Auction with Buy-Now Prices
- Music by Laid Back, 10:30 am–2:30 pm
- Kids Niche with Hands-on Nature Activities
- Nature Passport Program for Kids
- Wild Storytime with Celebrity GuestsFriday, May 19The first day of the festival offers eco-tours, a sea turtle release, and a sunset river cruise.Friday Ecotours — Sunrise beach yoga, kayaking, native plant walk, birding walk, sailing, river cruises, electric bike tours. See tour descriptions and registration.The Sea Turtle Release at Main Beach is an awe-inspiring event made possible by the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. This event is dependent on the availability of a healthy sea turtle and the weather and tides.Our popular Sunset River Cruise is a fundraiser to support our free year-round nature education programs. Register online with Amelia River Cruises.Saturday, May 20The large Eco-Expo will be held on Saturday, May 20, from 10am-3pm at the Atlantic Recreation Center in Fernandina Beach. This fun-filled day features:
- 27 Conservation Exhibitors
- Animal Exhibits
- Raffle with Baskets of Amazing Items
- Silent Auction with Buy-Now Prices
- Music by Laid Back, 10:30 am–2:30 pm
- Kids Niche with Hands-on Nature Activities
- Nature Passport Program for Kids
- Wild Storytime with Celebrity Guests
Downtown to Dunes litter cleanup, kayaking, river cruises, sailing, Greenway walks, strolling through a maritime forest, and an evening music event.See tour descriptions and registration.Sunday, May 21Sunday Ecotours — Beach yoga, paddleboard yoga, nature walks, kayaking, sailing, and a walk through a maritime forest.
See tour descriptions and registration.
