The natural beauty of Amelia Island comes to life at the
9th Annual Wild Amelia Nature Festival , which kicks off on Friday, May 15th, with a sea turtle release with the
Georgia Sea Turtle Center at Main Beach at 10 a.m.
A few of the ways you can experience the island's wilder side:
- Eco Expo filled with exhibits from green vendors, nature and conservancy groups
- Kids' Niche with interactive booths and a special Passport Program with prizes
- Nature photography shoot behind the scenes at the Jacksonville Zoo*
- Eco-tours by foot, bike, boat, golf cart and Segway - some for kids only *
- Starlab portable planetarium shows
- Kids' fishing clinic at Fort Clinch
- Live animal displays
- Create a giant shell and sand sculpture on the beach
- Live music and a silent auction
- Sunset bird watching*
- A meditation kayak paddle*
- Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga*
- Sunrise movement and meditation
- Presentation of the winners of the Wild Amelia Nature photography contest
Take a look at
places to stay for the weekend and enjoy a
photo tour of Amelia Island's natural beauty.