See flyer for full details including date, time and drop-off locations.
Also, please note that they will be be accepting liquids or syringes at this Take Back event.
-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer
Welcome to beautiful Nassau County, located in the northeast corner of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean and Interstate 95. We are proud to serve as the Eastern Gateway to the Sunshine State. From our historic island, sandy beaches, and championship golf courses to our scenic rivers, green pastures, and majestic timberlands, we truly offer something for everyone.
10/13/23 @ 2:15 p.m. - The Nassau County Sheriff's Office is participating in the DEA's National Take Back Day. This event allows residents to safely dispose of prescription medications, OTC medications, vitamins, ointments and more, keeping them out of the environment and out of the wrong hands. See flyer for full details including date, time and drop-off locations. Also, please note that they will be be accepting liquids or syringes at this Take Back event. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer
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10/11/23 @ 9:15 a.m. Nassau County Solid Waste will host their next Waste Tire Amnesty Day on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the Convenience Recycle Center located at 46026 Landfill Road in Callahan. This event allows Nassau County residents to safely dispose of up to 15 light car or truck tires for proper recycling. There is no cost to participate however you will be required to show proof of residency. All tires must be off the rim and free of debris. No commercial loads will be accepted. WHAT: Waste Tire Amnesty Day WHEN: Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. - noon (or until trailer reaches capacity, whichever comes first) If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Solid Waste at (904) 530-6700. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 10/10/23 @ 1:45 p.m. - Do you have an aspiring marine biologist or herpetologist at home? If so, they might really enjoy this coloring and activity book created by the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol in Jacksonville. This book is jammed packed with facts about sea turtles, word searches, coloring pages and more! Download your free copy today on the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol website by clicking here. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 10/3/23 @ 4:20 p.m. It's Turtle Talk Tuesday! Recently, County Commissioner John Martin, and City Mayor, Bradley Bean, got together to discuss joint efforts between the City and County for the protection of sea turtles. They also discussed the overall success of this turtle nesting season. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer For this week's Turtle Talk Tuesday, we wanted to share information on the Sea Turtle Conservancy's 4th Annual 5K/10K Virtual Run. From the Sea Conservancy's webpage: You can participate in our official virtual 5K/10K event by running or walking any time from October 27 – November 1, but participants are welcome to join anytime, from wherever you are! Basic registration is $45 per person and includes a special edition turtle medal (for the first 300 participants) and a runner’s bib, with the option to add on a Sport-Tek moisture-wicking t-shirt for an additional $25. All funds raised will be used to support our ongoing sea turtle conservation and research programs! During our virtual race, we’re keeping in touch with participants electronically! Visit @conserveturtles on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and/or Instagram and share photos of yourself, your team, and your actions to support sea turtles during your run or walk. Just tag us in your photos and use #TourdeTurtlesRace2023. We will also announce special contests and prizes just for event participants as we get closer to the event dates. Visit our Facebook event page. Questions? Email lexie@conserveturtles.org. 9/19/23 @ 3:00 p.m. - For this week's Turtle Talk Tuesday, we are re-sharing a video of a turtle excavation that we attended in September 2020. This short video provides insight on the activities of the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch and the excavation process. Enjoy! -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer It's turtle nesting season! From May 1st - October 31st each year, sea turtles visit Amelia Island beaches to nest, and it's up to all of us to make their visit as safe as possible! During this turtle nesting season, we are introducing "Turtle Talk Tuesday". Every Tuesday, we will provide you with facts about our local turtle population and what is being done to protect them. NESTING SEA TURTLES Have you ever wondered about the process of a nesting sea turtle? Well, you no longer have to wonder. Below is some information from the Sea Turtle Conservancy which will provide you with insight on this very interesting topic. The female turtle emerges at night and ascends to the beach, searching for a suitable nesting spot. Once choosing a site, she using all four flippers to begin digging a pit. Once the pit is complete, she begins to dig an egg chamber using her rear flippers, alternating between the right and left flipper to scoop out damp sand. When she can reach no deeper, she will stop and contractions will begin. Following each contraction, the mother will drop between one and four eggs in short intervals until the chamber is nearly full. She will then use her rear flippers to replace the sand on top of the chamber until the eggs are completely covered. She will then pat down the area using the underside of her shell to camouflage the area. Slowly moving forward, she continues to flip dry sand behind her in an effort to conceal the location of her eggs from predators. The eggs will then incubate for approximately 60 days before hatching. Below is a fun graphic from the Inwater Research Group showing the Anatomy of a Nesting Sea Turtle. Enjoy! -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer The County's bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. - noon (or until trucks reach capacity... whichever comes first). Examples of items that will be accepted include: - Aerosol cans - Household cleaners - Cooking oil (used) - Oil, lubricants, oil filters - Insecticides and pesticides - Computers - Radios - Printers - Power tools - Televisions, VCRs, DVD players - Batteries - Propane Tanks - Paints and paint thinners - And much, much more! What: Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event When: Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 8am-12pm (or until truck reaches capacity) Where: Nassau County Road Department, 86200 Gene Lassere Blvd., Yulee, FL 32097 Please enter the facility utilizing Courtney Isles Way from Chester Rd.(see map below for details) This event is FREE to Nassau County residents with proof of residency. Small businesses may also be approved to dispose of items for a small fee, however you must call Keep Nassau Beautiful in advance to register at (904) 261-0165. Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Barnabas Food Pantry 9/5/23 @ 8:30 a.m. It's turtle nesting season! From May 1st - October 31st each year, sea turtles visit Amelia Island beaches to nest, and it's up to all of us to make their visit as safe as possible! During this turtle nesting season, we are introducing "Turtle Talk Tuesday". Every Tuesday, we will provide you with facts about our local turtle population and what is being done to protect them. SEA TURTLE TRACKING Did you know that the Sea Turtle Conservancy has launched a Sea-Turtle Migration-Tracking Education Program? This free educational service provides a website with maps showing the migratory movements of endangered sea turtles tracked by satellite. Through the educational components of the website, you can learn about all the different species of sea turtles; their feeding, mating and nesting behavior; the threats they face; and the steps being taken to protect them. You can also discover the global importance of the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge as a sea turtle nesting beach, the role of coastal habitats, or you can learn about Archie Carr, a remarkable scientist for whom the refuge is named. The website also offers free, downloadable Educator's Guides in which teachers can use to incorporate the Sea Turtle Tracking Program into their classrooms. -Sabrina Roberston Public Information Officer It's turtle nesting season! From May 1st - October 31st each year, sea turtles visit Amelia Island beaches to nest, and it's up to all of us to make their visit as safe as possible! During this turtle nesting season, we are introducing "Turtle Talk Tuesday". Every Tuesday, we will provide you with facts about our local turtle population and what is being done to protect them.
Message from the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch Much has been revealed about sea turtle nesting behavior with the Northern Recovery Unit Genetic Research program. It has always been believed that once a female sea turtle finds a nesting beach, she is loyal to that beach. From our genetic research, we have found that to be somewhat true. The 2023 nesting season has brought back some familiar turtles to Amelia Island. One turtle in particular is a turtle called Nubby. She nested on Amelia Island 3 years ago in 2020 and now again in 2023. Nubby got her name from her unique track. She has a damaged left rear flipper. Normal loggerheads crawl with an alternating gait. Since loggerheads have shorter front flippers, the marks observed in the sand are from their rear flippers. The alternating gait reveals a zigzag pattern in the sand. Nubby’s tracks, on the other hand, are very unique. The damage to her rear left flipper could have been caused by various traumas. Since it takes 25-30 years for a female sea turtle to become reproductive, the anomaly could have occurred as a juvenile. She could have been attacked by a larger fish or perhaps she became entangled in discarded fishing gear. At any rate, we recognize this female as a recurring turtle to Amelia Island. She definitely shows site fidelity to our special habitat. She was responsible for several nests in 2020 and so far she has laid 3 nests on Amelia Island in 2023. With a 3 year remigration, we will look for her to come back in 2026. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer |
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