Events

Amelia Island Whale Ambassadors Annual Meeting “Change the Story”

February 10, 2024

Calving season update, Explore ways to help right whales, Discover your passion!

Story and Song, 2 – 4 pm


Right Whale Baby Shower

April 11, 2024

Celebrate this season’s birth of 19 new right whale calves and their mothers! Baby right whales are approximately 2,000 pounds and 15 feet long at birth!

Join us to wish these whales “Safe Travels” on their journey north. Learn more about the mothers and their calves birthed this season!

The Florida House Inn, The Mermaid Bar

5 – 7pm

Complimentary Appetizers and Sweets, Cash Bar

Friends and family are invited. Donations accepted.


Earth Day Turtle Fest

April 20, 2024

Amelia Island Whale Ambassadors will have a booth at the festival!


Shrimp Festival Parade

May 2, 2024

Cheer for the giant right whale swimming down Ash and Centre Street!

Walk with us in the Shrimp Fest Parade or watch for us to swim on by!

Amelia Island- downtown Fernandina Beach

6pm


15th Annual Wild Amelia Nature Fest

May 18, 2024

Eco-Expo exhibitors, kids niche, live animals, bands, food trucks, fun!

Visit the Amelia Island Whale Ambassador’s Booth, for Whale Talk and delightful whale merchandise!

Main Beach Park


Right Whale Week

October 27 – November 3, 2024

Visit participating shops, restaurants and pubs celebrating our right whales!

Downtown Fernandina Beach


Right Whale Festival

November 2-3, 2024

Main Beach Park, Amelia Island

Lifesize whales, 70+ booths, youth activities… Fun and Educational for the whole family! For more information, visit https://rightwhalefestival.com


Visit the Amelia Island Whale Ambassadors Booth, front and center, for whale talk, beautiful whale merchandise, and youth activities.

This is an amazing place to learn more about the North Atlantic Right Whale!


Right Whale Sighting Training

November 2024

Presented by Julie Albert, Right Whale Sighting Network

This informative 1.5 hour class will qualify you to join the Whale Alert Network!