Hey Mickey, you're so cute!

This is Mickey, a baby possum that was found all alone and brought into us. He's a tiny guy that's winning the hearts of everyone who comes in to the nature center! We are planning on raising him for a couple of months then releasing him into the wild. See a video of him enjoying a scatch on the video bar (on the right side of the blog page).

A.I.P. on Fine Living network

Recently a show aired on Fine Living Network featuring some highlights of Amelia Island Plantation. Jessica led a Segway Safari and Christina took the couple on a kayak and then edible plants tour. Genevieve is an inspiration and it was a pleasure to spend time with her! See below to watch;

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Surprise Vacations with Karen Duffy Episode FLSVD-103

Pajama Lady Genevieve Piturro took a simple idea and turned it into a charitable organization that has helped hundreds of thousands of kids. She founded the Pajama Program, which provides pajamas and books to kids in foster care. In appreciation for her selfless dedication, her friends think it's time for Genevieve to be rewarded with a surprise vacation to Florida 's Amelia Island . Along with some quality pampering in the spa, she and her husband enjoy the natural beauty of the Florida coast on a unique Segway tour, then the local community rallies behind Genevieve's cause with a surprise pajama and book drive. The couple wraps up their getaway with a spectacular sunset cruise, where one last surprise awaits.

Black Bear on Amelia Island

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How the naturalists felt after camp...

Smokey and Bandit helped us demonstrate how it feels after a week with 13 kids! Also after long days of getting spoiled by nature center visitors!

Does Camp have to end??

After trudging around in the mud, what better way to wash off than to go for a swim?



Tom provided a diving platform for the kids.

Back to Walker's landing!

For an afternoon treat, the campers then made their own ice cream!

We hope all the campers had fun and hope you can join us next summer!

Mud monsters

On the last day of camp, we decided to let the kids get muddy....really really muddy! We were kayaking in the marsh during low tide and decided to explore this sandbar (well, mudbar). Didn't realize the mud was so deep, but we all had a blast!

Okefenokee Swamp Visiter's Center

The campers started off their Okefenokee adventure at the visitors center. The interactive displays were fun to play with and was also an educational introduction to this beautiful and unique ecosystem.