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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.

Join your friends and neighbors for our annual 5th of July Beach Cleanup! Volunteers will gather at 8 am Wednesday, July 5, to restore beauty to the AIP beach by picking up the “remains” of the 4th of July celebration. The cleanup goes quickly and really is a feel-good, fun event for all. Invite your neighbors, families (yes, children and grandchildren), and house guests to join in. New residents, come join us and meet a lot of really nice people. The more the merrier — and less work for all! Jean Middleton, who is heading up the 5th of July… Read More »

The 50th Anniversary Task Force is gathering memorabilia from the early years of Amelia Island Plantation and needs your help. This includes pictures, newspaper or magazine articles, bulletins, maps, posters, etc. If you are willing to loan or donate items to the Task Force, please bring them to the AIPCA office at 5542 First Coast Highway, Suite 300, by Friday, June 30. The office is open from 9 am to 5 pm (closed for lunch 12-1 pm) Monday through Friday. The items will be displayed for community members to enjoy at various locations throughout 2024, with a permanent display location… Read More »

Meet the founder of Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch (AISTW) at our next Thoughtful Thursday at 5 pm June 22 at The Oaks. Mary Duffy will discuss the nesting and hatching process, the threats faced by nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings, and the work done by AISTW to support and monitor sea turtle nesting on the island. Find out what we all can do to help these endangered animals. Doors 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 for Thoughtful Thursday is… Read More »