We’re getting so excited for our “Toast to Clean Water” on October 19, 2024, 6:30 pm at Sugar Pointe Estate in Yulee, FL! It has been a rough time lately in our watershed, and we hope you’ve all fared well in the recent storms. We look forward to being with our friends and to celebrating with you!
We’ll be the first to get to see a sneak peek of a short documentary focused on federally endangered Atlantic sturgeon in the St. Marys River. Through stunning visuals in all four counties in the watershed (Baker and Nassau in Florida; Charlton and Camden in Georgia) and compelling interviews, the film showcases the intricate relationship between sturgeon, locals in the river ecosystem and dedicated conservationists working tirelessly to learn more about this historically significant species.
Thank you so much to our event sponsors:
River Defender:
Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau
Headwaters Hero:
Rayonier, Traders Hill Farm, Wildlight, Live Wildly Foundation
Estuary Guardian:
Embers Group, Chemours, Settlement Group
Current Champion:
Bulldog Discount Liquors, Amelia Island Brewing Company, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge World Heritage Bid, Yamaha Rightwaters
Tributary Contributor:
JGE Family, Georgia River Network, Southern Environmental Law Center, Amelia Events, Avant Catering, Luxe Picnics, eWheelz, Launch Design & Promotions, The Farm at Okefenokee, Ameris Bank, Pineland Bank, Cumberland Services
Also, here are some more event details to ensure everyone knows what to expect:
Event Info
• Dress is ‘Outdoor Casual’ meaning that you can get dressed up or come as you are. Be sure to dress for the weather as this is an inside/outside event and will occur rain or shine. Flats are highly recommended.
• All Guests will need to check-in at our Welcome Table when they arrive! Guests of our Sponsors must bring their physical ticket in order to gain entry into the event. If you purchased a ticket on our website, your name will be on our Guest List. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
• Once you check in, you will be directed to fill out a name badge and your Door Prize ticket.
• There are no assigned tables and no formal sit-down dinner. Your evening will include delicious hors d’oeuvres, low country boil, and dessert. Vegan/vegetarian and non-seafood options available.
Directions to Venue and Parking
• Please follow your GPS to the venue using the Chester Road route (by the Target in Yulee). The other route will take you through a neighborhood that no longer connects to Roses Bluff Rd.
• Once you enter through Sugar Pointe Estate gates, keep veering right until you see the parking area.
• Parking attendants will be available to show you where to park. They will then direct you where to go to get to the event (or just follow the music). Watch out for Gopher Tortoise burrows!
• It is a quarter mile walk from the parking lot to the Sugar Shack. Free shuttle service will be available all evening thanks to Riverkeeper Volunteers and eWheelz Fernandina Beach.
Bar
• We will have a limited bar. Beer and wine are included in your Lowcountry Boil ticket donation. Liquor drinks are available, and tickets can be purchased for $5 per ticket (limit 4 tickets per purchase). A St. Marys Riverkeeper Volunteer will be available to take donations for drink tickets. CASH ONLY!
• Two bars will be set up. Inside the Sugar Shack, the bar will be full service, while the outside bar will just serve wine and beer.
• Bar service will stop at 9:00p!
• Thank you, Amelia Island Brewing Company and Bulldog Discount Liquors, for being our alcohol sponsors!
Silent Auction & Raffle
• Silent Auction AND Raffle items available – we have both to highlight more of our community partners, excursions, and feature local businesses & artists.
• Raffle tickets are $5/ticket or $20 for 5 tickets.
• Bidding closes at 8:45p and winners can pick up their winning items starting at 9:00p.
• Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted.
Don’t miss this opportunity to TOAST to a healthy and thriving St. Marys River. We look forward to seeing you there!
