September 15, 2024 -- Wild Amelia began in 2007 when a group of volunteers joined together to protect the natural habitat remaining on Amelia Island and in Nassau County. It recently joined Keep Nassau Beautiful as a special program to promote a conservation ethic for our fragile ecosystem.
Lynda Bell, Executive Director of Keep Nassau Beautiful, is shown receiving the check from a few Front Porch Beads volunteers.
Its activities include the annual Nature Festival and monthly Wild Night presentations by local naturalists and conservation experts. It also sponsors nature photography programs and Junior Naturalist Programs for kids 7-15 years of age.
Front Porch Beads felt these programs were consistent with its mission to raise funds for a wide range of charitable activities throughout Nassau County. "This $1,500 donation will help Wild Amelia with children’s education and future conservation projects," says Fran Peters, founder of Front Porch Beads.
Established in 2018, Front Porch Beads is a local volunteer-driven organization that raises funds for various charities in Nassau County through the creation and sale of beautiful hand-made jewelry. Over the past five years, Front Porch Beads has raised and distributed over $70,000 from the sale of bracelets, necklaces, earrings and other jewelry pieces, all made locally by volunteers.
Front Porch Beads has regular workshops that are free and open to all. For more information, visit www.frontporchbeads.com.
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