A Dune System Called "Nana"
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lazyCachers
N 30° 34.372 W 081° 26.692
17R E 457341 N 3382350
Located at the dunes in American Beach, Florida.
Waymark Code: WM9DW2
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 08/07/2010
Views: 22
The marker states:
NaNa, the tallest dune in Florida, is a protected landmark due largely to the efforts of MaVynne Betsch (January 14, 1935-September 5, 2005), widely known as the "Beach Lady." Betsch, who once performed opera in London, Paris and Germany, returned to American Beach in 1975 as a full-time resident. Here, she used her resources and talents for the preservation of nature, the environment and the African-American community of American Beach. For this 60-foot dune system that she dubbed "NaNa," and the adjoining property to the shoreline, her efforts resulted in acquiring nearly ten acres as a national park now located in the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. The "Beach Lady" also championed efforts that led to the posting of nesting signs for the protection of sea turtle eggs and encouraged residents to plant wildflowers on vacant lots to stabilize the sand as well as serve as hosts for butterfly nestlings and feedings. MaVynne Betsche, devoted the last 25 years of her life as this historic African-American community's most vocal advocate. Beach Lady is lovingly remembered for her mantra, "Getting the most from the least and living peacefully in harmony with nature is the most rewarding lifestyle."
Marker Number: F-660
Date: 2009
County: Nassau
Marker Type: Roadside
Sponsored or placed by: The American Beach Property Owners Association and the Florida Department of State
Website: Not listed
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