Thornton Family Preserve buffers state park, Egan's Creek
Egan's Creek and the North Florida Land Trust's newly-acquired donation land from the Thornton Family is seen from Atlantic Avenue on Thursday. The nearly 400 acres will be known as the Thornton Family Preserve. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
This North Florida Land Trust graphic shows the 396 acres donated by the Thornton family that will be known as the Thornton Family Preserve. Submitted
A bird flys over marshland within the North Florida Land Trust's newly acquired donation land from the Thornton family. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
Pictured on Thornton property. Photo from North Florida Land Trust
Pictured on Thornton property. Photo from North Florida Land Trust
The North Florida Land Trust (NFLT) has announced a “big win” for Amelia Island conservation.
A family has donated nearly 400 acres of land to NFLT for the sole purpose of retaining its natural state.&…