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Join us for the presentation of LEED Design for Hospitals – Two Case Studies (Lehigh Valley Hospital and Phoebe-Sumter Regional Medical Center) given by Gerald Versluys, PE, LEED AP, Principal and Senior Electrical Engineer with TLC Engineering for Architecture 6:00pm on Monday, June 21st at the at the Amelia Island Museum of History (233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach). Cost is $18/person (includes refreshments). Visit www.usgbcnf.org and register by this Friday!

With the City of Fernandina Beach,a selection of downtown merchants and restaurants, the support of a bunch of blues fans and volunteers and backed by SearchAmelia, Amelia Island is ready to build another big festival: the Annual Amelia Island Blues Festival. The first one is scheduled for FEB 4-5, 2011. As soon as line-ups become known we’ll let you know

A celebration of our local bioregion – May 21-23, 2010

Bring the family!
This exciting 3-day festival of our bioregion around Amelia Island, includes numerous nature tours led by area naturalists and Park Rangers, nature photography workshops taught by local professionals, a green business expo, The ‘Kids Niche’ nature-based activities for children, live music, critters from the Jacksonville Zoo, stargazing and more! Check the links to the left for activities, times and registration. See and overview of the entire festival schedule. You will also find a pre-festival photography class and Wild Nites seminars.

This is the 4th year for the Wild Amelia Nature Festival. Last year the Nature Photography contest and classes were a big hit and those programs will be expanded this year. The winning photos included birds, flowers and landscapes.
Wild Amelia Nature Festival

Cruise the serene waters of the Amelia River at sunset while learning about residential green building from four different perspectives, those of architect, homeowner, builder, and rater. Meet at the historic Fernandina waterfront at 6:00pm on Monday, May 3rd for this one-hour cruise. Cost is $22/person and online registration closes April 30th.
Please see attached flyer for details.

The 2010 Fernandina Beach Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival, which will take place on Amelia Island Florida

Park and Ride locations:
Fernandina Beach High School – 435 Citrona Avenue
Peck Center – 516 S. 10th Street
Southside Elementary – 1112 Jasmine Street

Park and Walk
Lots open Friday night, all day Saturday & Sunday

Buccaneer Field (City Ball Field)
Beech Street and 11th Street
$10.00 per car, oversize vehicles extra.

Shuttle Bus Operating hours:
Fri 6pm – 11pm (F.B. High School only)
Sat 8:30-6:30
Sun 9:30-5;30

Handicapped Shuttle service (free)
Dropoff/pick is at the SW corner of S. 2nd and Ash Streets. Fernandina Beach High School is the designated parking area for handicapped visitors. Parking is $10 per vehicle, free shuttle bus.

See our link Fernandina Beach Shrimp Festival