Timucuan Parks Foundation

Grand Site Cleanup Volunteer Day
2020-03-21 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Big Talbot Island State Park, State Road A1A, Jacksonville, FL, 32226, United States
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED.
Join the Timucuan Parks Foundation and Friends of Talbot Islands State Parks in a morning of outdoor trail work and vegetation clearing to help protect a one-of-a-kind cultural gem, the Timucuan Indian Grand Site shell ring on Big Talbot Island State Park.
Volunteers will assist in clearing encroaching vegetation using hand trimming tools, treating palmetto stumps, and removing debris. These efforts help maintain the site as the park plans to open an interpretive trail for the public to discover this local wonder.
Following the cleanup, The Friends of Talbot Islands State Parks will provide lunch.
Park rangers will be on hand to share updates on the progress of the upcoming enhancements!
This is a project for volunteers 18 and older, and preregistration is required. Please wear long pants, long sleeves, and sturdy shoes such as hiking boots or rubber rain boots and bring a water bottle, insect repellent, and sunscreen. If you have loppers, clippers or garden gloves, please bring them as well.
Meet at the Wayside parking area along State Rd. A1A, just north of the Simpson’s Creek bridge, at 9 a.m.
Event is free.
Contact: friendsoftalbotislands @ gmail.com

St. Johns River Cleanup and Celebration - 3 Parks
2020-03-21 09:00 - 11:00 | FL
THESE SERVICE PROJECTS ARE CANCELED.
Join Timucuan Parks Foundation as we partner with the City of Jacksonville and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful in their annual city-wide St. Johns River Cleanup and Celebration!
Please visit your favorite park and/or join TPF at:
Fort Caroline National Memorial
12713 Fort Caroline Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32225
9 to 11 AM
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
500 Wonderwood Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32233
9 to 11 AM
Reddie Point Preserve
4499 Yachtsman Way
Jacksonville, FL 32277
9 to 11 AM

Healthy Living: Nature's Wonders
2020-03-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park, 7000 Roosevelt Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32244, United States
Timucuan Parks Foundation, in partnership with AARP Jacksonville, is hosting monthly Wednesday walks in Jacksonville’s parks and preserves.
Visit with city park naturalist Jean Schubert at the Tillie K. Fowler nature center and enjoy a one to two-mile walk on a path that immerses you in the natural beauty and rich history of one of Jacksonville’s premier wilderness parks.
Free and open to all but registration required. Registration link will be added when available.
You can view the other scheduled walks at our Healthy Living page.

Timucuan Times
2020-03-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Museum of Science & History (MOSH), 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL, 32207
Learn about the cultural aspects of the Timucua natives such as hunting methods, food, clothing, and shelter at this activity presented by the National Park Service Timucuan Preserve and held as part of our 20th anniversary exhibition at MOSH.
Thank you to Berry & Co. Real Estate for sponsoring the engagement activities for the “Celebrate & Explore Our Wilderness Parks” 20th anniversary exhibition. Visit our 20th anniversary celebration page for the schedule of other activities.

Beaches WellFest
2020-02-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Johansen Park, 1535 Park Terrace E, Atlantic Beach, FL, 32233, United States
Join us at this wellness fest where we extol the benefits of recreating and spending time in nature.
A day of physical, nutritional, mental, and fitness services and resources to help you along your health journey.
This family-friendly event includes activities for the kids, shuttle services and a bike valet for those that ride their bikes to the park.
Visit TPF’s table for information about preservation park amenities and how they help you reach your health and wellness goals.

Jacksonville Science Festival
2020-02-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Seawalk Pavilion, 11 Ocean Front N, Jacksonville Beach, FL, 32250, United States
Celebrate the parks and waterways with us and the National Park Service at the Jacksonville Science Festival being held at the Jacksonville Beach Seawalk Pavilion. Play fun games about science and nature, and find out what’s happening in the parks.

Students, teachers, experts, organizations, local businesses and community partners come together to celebrate education with all of the Jacksonville community and surrounding regions. Celebrate the world of STEAM through Jacksonville’s greatest science festival.
STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics

Weed Wrangle
2020-02-29 09:00 - 12:00 | FL
For National Invasive Species Awareness Week, help rescue public parks and green spaces from invasive plants that tend to harm native species.
Join us at three locations:

Theodore Roosevelt Area with the National Park Service – LOCATION HAS BEEN CHANGED TO THE RIBAULT COLUMN AT 13101 Fort Caroline Road
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park with JaxParks
Cradle Creek Preserve with the City of Jacksonville Beach to remove Brazilian pepper. NOTE: due to the Brazilian pepper, volunteers need to be age 16 and up.

This event will take place at multiple parks and preserves around the Northeast Florida area. It’s a great opportunity to give back at a park near you or one you’ve never visited.

Kingsley Heritage Celebration
2020-02-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Kingsley Plantation, 11676 Palmetto Ave, Jacksonville, FL, 32226, United States
The National Park Service cordially invites you to the Kingsley Heritage Celebration to remember and celebrate the rich history of Kingsley Plantation and the many people who helped shape it.
On February 15 and 22, Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, a unit of the National Park Service, will host Kingsley Heritage Celebration at Kingsley Plantation. This special event is held every year to celebrate African heritage and remember the enslaved that lived here. This year, Kingsley Heritage Celebration is part of a year of programming marking the 400th anniversary of when the first enslaved Africans were forcibly brought to English-occupied North America.
On February 22, a living history timeline will transport visitors through the history of Fort George Island. Take an interactive trip through the past, starting with the Spanish Mission San Juan del Puerto; on to the British Fort St. George; the Plantation era; and into the Roaring Twenties. Families can try their hands at candle-making, writing with quill and ink, and much more. “These interactive demonstrations are a great way for families to learn together,” said Superintendent Chris Hughes. Musket firing demonstrations will also occur throughout the day.
Also on February 22, historic St. George Episcopal Church on Fort George Island is hosting their annual BBQ lunch (11 AM – 2 PM). Founded in 1877, the church is located on Fort George Road along the way to Kingsley Plantation. Visit their website to learn about their activities and lunch prices.

Wilderness First Aid with REI & NOLS
2020-02-22 - 2020-02-23 | The Historic Napoleon Bonaparte Broward House, 9953 Heckscher Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32226, United States
Whether spending time in the back-country is your passion or your profession, you should never ask, “What do I do now?” In this two-day course you will learn skills and abilities to make sound decisions in emergency situations.
Presented by REI Jacksonville and National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) Wilderness Medicine.

Healthy Living: The Art of Wilderness Parks
2020-02-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Museum of Science & History (MOSH), 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL, 32207
Timucuan Parks Foundation, in partnership with AARP Jacksonville, is hosting monthly Wednesday walks in Jacksonville’s parks and preserves. The Spring 2020 series opens February 19:
“Timucuan Parks Foundation: Celebrate and Explore Our Wilderness Parks” is a special exhibition at the Museum of Science & History (MOSH) that highlights the area’s national, state, and city parks and preserves and recognizes the sense of place and sense of well-being they provide. Artist Kathy Stark will guide us through the 20th Anniversary exhibition of paintings, photography, and special video of Jacksonville’s wilderness parks followed by a 1.2-mile breezy walk along the St. Johns River on the paved Southbank Riverwalk.
Free and open to all but registration required.
You can view the other scheduled walks at our Healthy Living page.

Kingsley Heritage Celebration
2020-02-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Kingsley Plantation, 11676 Palmetto Ave, Jacksonville, FL, 32226, United States
The National Park Service cordially invites you to the Kingsley Heritage Celebration to remember and celebrate the rich history of Kingsley Plantation and the many people who helped shape it.
On February 15 and 22, Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, a unit of the National Park Service, will host Kingsley Heritage Celebration at Kingsley Plantation. This special event is held every year to celebrate African heritage and remember the enslaved that lived here. This year, Kingsley Heritage Celebration is part of a year of programming marking the 400th anniversary of when the first enslaved Africans were forcibly brought to English-occupied North America.
On February 15, Kingsley Plantation will be joined by speaker Dr. Johnnetta Cole, a Kingsley descendant, and the Geechee Gullah Ring Shouters. Dr. Cole has been an anthropologist, an educator, and director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art. Throughout her career, she has worked on initiatives dealing with diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion in museums and higher education. The Geechee Gullah Ring Shouters are descendants of enslaved Africans who preserve the historical and cultural legacy of the Geechee people through song and dance. The event will end with archaeology tours of the slave cabins led by the Florida Public Archaeology Network.
On February 22, a living history timeline will transport visitors through the history of Fort George Island. Take an interactive trip through the past, starting with the Spanish Mission San Juan del Puerto; on to the British Fort St. George; the Plantation era; and into the Roaring Twenties. Families can try their hands at candle-making, writing with quill and ink, and much more. “These interactive demonstrations are a great way for families to learn together,” said Superintendent Chris Hughes. Musket firing demonstrations will also occur throughout the day.

Hanna Park History & Ecology Tour
2020-02-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, 500 Wonderwood Drive, Jacksonville, FL, 32233, United States
Come out and enjoy a guided walk through the history and ecology of Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park.
Join a park ranger to learn about the park’s past, from the time of the first European contact centuries ago to the formation of the park as we know it today. He will discuss in detail its history as Manhattan Beach, Florida’s first beach community for African Americans in the early 1900s.
COST: Park entry fee of $5; no additional cost for the tour.
MEET: Dolphin Plaza, located in the park.
BRING: Bring your binoculars if you have them.
This event is weather permitting. Presented by JaxParks.
For more information, contact: park naturalist specialist Stephen Klem at sklem@coj.net.

Pathways to a People
2020-02-08 10:30 - 11:30 | Regency Square Branch Library, 9900 Regency Square Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32225, United States
Jacksonville is home to several historic Gullah Geechee communities. Learn about Florida’s rich Gullah Geechee heritage from the residents of our Gullah Geechee communities—and the people and organizations who are helping them to document their history and preserve their culture.
Presented in partnership by the U.S. National Park Service and the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor NHA.

Bird Walk for Beginners with Duval Audubon Society
2020-02-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Fort Caroline National Memorial, 12713 Ft Caroline Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32225, United States
Join this free expert-led bird hike through the Timucuan Preserve. Birding 101 includes an overview of how to use binoculars, field guides, and various field marking to identify birds. The park has a limited supply of binoculars that can be borrowed free of charge. Participants are encouraged to bring water and to wear insect repellent, closed-toed shoes, sun screen, and a hat. People of all ages and skill levels are welcomed. This hike is organized by the National Park Service and Duval Audubon Society. Find out more details here.
All hikes meet at the Fort Caroline visitor center at 10:00 a.m. for registration, 12713 Fort Caroline Rd.

Dune Ridge Trail Hike
2020-02-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Little Talbot Island State Park, 12157 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Join a state park ranger for a hike along the four-mile Dune Ridge Trail on Little Talbot Island State Park through maritime hammock forest and ending with a walk on the beach as they explain the importance of undeveloped beach habitat, including many interesting facts about sea creatures and common shells and fossils found on the shoreline. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent and water. The program will take place at North Beach pavilion area on Little Talbot Island State Park. No reservations are necessary and the program is free with $5 vehicle entrance fee.
The Florida Park Service is dedicated to providing programs that are accessible to all. Persons with special needs which may limit participation or enjoyment of any program should advise the park in advance so assistance with reasonable accommodations can be provided.
For Essential Eligibility Criteria to participate in these programs visit or call the Talbot Islands Ranger Station at (904) 251-2320 or visit our website at https://www.floridastateparks.org/park-events/Little-Talbot-Island.
For additional information on any of these programs, contact the Talbot Islands Ranger Station at (904) 251-2320. For more information about Florida State Parks, visit https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Little-Talbot-Island.
