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What the homeowner can and must do to prevent possible damage in your yard and on your home and buildings Study your yard and see if there is anything that you can do before you call an expert, be it your landscape company or an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)-certified arborist. It is important that you seek out an ISA-certified arborist when dealing with your trees. In your landscape you may find dead or broken limbs and even plants that need only a trim with hand clippers or a pull out of the landscape. Homeowner, do you ever walk around… Read More »

First Wednesdays | Food Truck Night Sept 6 | First Coast Crepes & Coffee + Ma and Pop Second Tuesdays | Live Music Sept 14 | Sons of Beaches + Noelle’s Crunchy Tacos Third Mondays | Game Night Sept 18 | Trivia + Hot Dog House Fourth Saturdays | Breakfast at The Oaks Sept 23 | Sunshine and Bakin

Calling all readers! We’re shining a spotlight on authors at our next two Thoughtful Thursdays. First up at 5 pm August 24 is AIP’s own Capt. Pat Gordon, a pilot and storyteller who will regale us with tales from his early flying days recounted in his book “Fly the Friggin’ Airplane!” A gifted storyteller, Pat will take us through his adventures as a student of flying — from flying a biplane he named Betty to Oshkosh to delivering an F-27 turboprop to Rangoon — and the life lessons he learned along the way. Doors open at 4:30 pm to mix… Read More »

Weeds are opportunists. Give them an inch and they will take a yard! (Pun intended.) They seem to be everywhere and the seeds are always left in the soil for the next season, especially with the abundance of rain and the warm/hot, muggy weather we have been having. A weed is a plant that’s out of place. They compete with desirable plants for nutrients, water, light, and space. They usually are not attractive and are summer or winter season plants. Ways to prevent weeds from invading a lawn or landscape are proper cultural practices such as “Right plant, right place.” A… Read More »

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Get an insider’s perspective on Amelia Island’s colorful boatbuilding and shrimping history at our next Thoughtful Thursday at 5 pm July 27 at The Oaks, 203 Sea Marsh. Amelia Island native Nick Deonas is the last of the wood boatbuilders and he’ll take us through every step of building a trawler, with many back stories about the building process and the shrimping industry. Doors will open at 4:30 pm to mix and mingle with neighbors around the Clapper Rail. Wine and beer available for purchase. Seating in the Sunset Room at The Oaks is limited, and reservations are required via… Read More »

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds the public that as we enjoy our beaches this weekend and beyond, everyone can do their part to help sea turtles and shorebirds have a successful nesting season by giving them space, removing beach furniture and trash before leaving for the day, keeping beaches clean and dark, and never disturbing their nests. Because our state’s shorelines are critical for sea turtle and shorebird nesting, all beachgoers can have a big impact on their nesting success. Florida’s sandy beaches provide important spring and summer nesting habitat for several species of federally threatened… Read More »

Family activity rooms open at The Oaks July 1-5 Starting this Saturday, July 1, through Wednesday, July 5, the Sunset Rooms at The Oaks, 203 Sea Marsh, will be set with family-friendly games and activities. Sunset A will be a game room with table tennis, corn hole, and giant Jenga and Connect 4 available for play, while Sunset B will host a coloring station supplied with crayons and patriotic-themed coloring pages. Be sure to hang your art up for all to admire! Openpath is your exclusive key to The Oaks To enjoy spending time at The Oaks with friends and… Read More »

Security & Public Safety Director Greg Foster’s next Security Q&A will be 11 am Wednesday, June 28, in the Clapper Rail at The Oaks, 203 Sea Marsh. Greg will provide updates on the work of the Security & Public Safety department, give tips about personal and home safety, alert you to the latest scams, and answer your questions. Come have a cup of coffee and chat with your Security & Public Safety Director.