Timucuan Parks Foundation

Bird Walk for Beginners with Duval Audubon Society
2019-04-07 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Theodore Roosevelt Area, 13165 Mt. Pleasant Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32225, United States
Join this free expert-led bird hike through the Timucuan Preserve. Birding is a great way to explore 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. Click here for more information.
All hikes meet at the Fort Caroline visitor center at 10:00 a.m. for registration (12713 Ft. Caroline Rd.). The Theodore Roosevelt Area is located next to park headquarters at 13165 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Enter at the driveway to right.

Outdoor Skills & Ethics/Leave No Trace Workshop
2019-03-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Ribault Club, Ft. George Island, Jacksonville, FL
Outdoor Skills & Ethics Leave No Trace at Ribault Club

Join Timucuan Parks Foundation in partnership with Little Talbot Islands State Park as they host the Outdoor Ethics/Leave No Trace team and trainers for two local events.

Monday, March 25
Dune Ridge Trail at Little Talbot Island State Park
12157 Heckscher Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32226
8:30 to 10:30 AM
The Subaru/Leave No Trace traveling trainers will be leading a hike and shoreline cleanup.
Tuesday, March 26
Ribault Club
Ft George Island Cultural State Park
11241 Ft. George Road
Jacksonville, FL 32226
10 AM to 1 PM
The Subaru/Leave No Trace traveling trainers will be presenting an interactive, hands-on workshop teaching participants minimum-impact skills and how to communicate effectively with park visitors. Please see flyer below for details. Preregistration is required at LNT.org/FL2019 .

Hike & Shoreline Cleanup by Suburu/Leave No Trace Trainers
2019-03-25 08:30 - 10:30 | Little Talbot Island State Park, 12157 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Outdoor Skills & Ethics Leave No Trace at Little Talbot Island

Join Timucuan Parks Foundation in partnership with Little Talbot Islands State Park as they host the Outdoor Ethics/Leave No Trace team and trainers for two local events.

Monday, March 25
Dune Ridge Trail at Little Talbot Island State Park
12157 Heckscher Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32226
8:30 to 10:30 AM
The Subaru/Leave No Trace traveling trainers will be leading a hike and shoreline cleanup.
Tuesday, March 26
Ribault Club
Ft George Island Cultural State Park
11241 Ft. George Road
Jacksonville, FL 32226
10 AM to 1 PM
The Subaru/Leave No Trace traveling trainers will be presenting an interactive, hands-on workshop teaching participants minimum-impact skills and how to communicate effectively with park visitors. Please see flyer below for details. Preregistration is required at LNT.org/FL2019 .

Healthy Living: March into Spring
2019-03-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, 500 Wonderwood Drive, Jacksonville, FL, 32233, United States
Healthy Living: March into Spring
Part of the “Healthy Living: Fresh Air, Fitness, Friendship and Fun” series
Hanna Park has a variety of scenic trails that provide opportunities for hiking and biking, along the shorelines or within the mature coastal hammock with majestic oaks. Join us for a ranger-led healthy walk in a stress-free outdoor setting.
Go here to register—it’s free!

Kingsley Heritage Celebration
2019-03-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Kingsley Plantation, 11676 Palmetto Ave, Jacksonville, FL, 32226, United States
Visit Kingsley Plantation, a part of the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, to experience living history: stations featuring spinning, cooking and other skills and trades will run from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Performances from storyteller Cynthia Watts and dance theater Nan Nkama begin at 1:00 PM.

St. Johns River Cleanup and Celebration
2019-03-16 09:00 - 11:00 | FL
Cleanup of the St. Johns River at Fort Caroline National Memorial in 2018.
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
8 to 11 AM
Reddie Point Preserve
4499 Yachtsman Way
Jacksonville, FL 32277
8 to 11 AM
Go here for the flyer and list of all the cleanup locations and times.

Bird Walk for Beginners with Duval Audubon Society
2019-03-03 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 is a great way to explore 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. Click here for more information.
All hikes meet at the Fort Caroline visitor center at 10:00 a.m. for registration. Spanish Pond is located across from the park visitor center at Fort Caroline (12713 Fort Caroline Rd).

1st Annual Beaches WellFest
2019-03-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Johansen Park, 1535 Park Terrace E, Atlantic Beach, FL, 32233, United States
A day of physical, nutritional, mental, and fitness services and resources to help you along your health journey.
Sign up for small break-out sessions where you can spend time engaging with others and connecting with your community.
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.

7th Annual Jacksonville Science Festival
2019-03-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Seawalk Pavilion, 11 Ocean Front N, Jacksonville Beach, FL, 32250, United States
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
2019-03-02 09:00 - 12:00 | FL
For National Invasive Species Awareness Week (February 25 – March 1), help rescue public parks and green spaces from some pretty bad characters—otherwise known as invasive plant species that tend to harm native species.
This event will take place at various parks and preserves around the Northeast Florida area:
ARLINGTON
Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens
MANDARIN
Walter Jones Historical Park
MAYPORT/JACKSONVILLE
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
YULEE/NASSAU COUNTY
John Muir Ecological Park
ST. JOHNS COUNTY/PONTE VEDRA BEACH
Guana Tolomato Matanzas Research Reserve
FERNANDINA BEACH
Egans Creek Greenway
Go to floridainvasives.org for more Weed Wrangle sites around the First Coast and other invasive species events.

Public Lands Alliance Convention and Trade Show
2019-02-24 - 2019-02-28 | Denver, CO, Denver, CO, United States
The largest gathering of public lands professionals…TPF will be there!
The Public Lands Alliance Convention and Trade Show brings together nonprofits, land management agencies and companies to learn, network and engage on public lands issues.

Grand Site Clean Up Volunteer Day
2019-02-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Big Talbot Island State Park, State Road A1A, Jacksonville, FL, 32226, United States
Join the Friends of Talbot Islands State Parks and Timucuan Parks Foundation 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. Friends of Talbot Islands will hold their Annual Meeting, giving everyone a chance to hear about all of the opportunities to assist our parks and rangers. You will be among the first to hear about upcoming enhancements to the Grand Site and how you can be a part!
This is a project for volunteers 18 and older, and preregistration is required at this link.
WEAR long pants, long sleeves, and sturdy shoes such as hiking boots or rubber rain boots.
BRING a water bottle, insect repellent, and sunscreen. Also loppers, clippers or garden gloves if you have them.
MEET on the south end of Big Talbot Island at the Wayside parking area along State Rd. A1A, just north of the Simpson’s Creek bridge, at 9 a.m. Big Talbot Island is located north of Little Talbot Island.
Contact: friendsoftalbotislands@gmail.com

Wilderness First Aid with REI & NOLS
2019-02-23 08:00 - 2019-02-24 17:00 | 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: Nature Therapy
2019-02-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Castaway Island Preserve, 2885 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, United States
Healthy Living: Nature Therapy
Part of the “Healthy Living: Fresh Air, Fitness, Friendship and Fun” series
Castaway Island Preserve is located along the Intracoastal Waterway and is adjacent to an intricate salt marsh ecosystem that is ideal for spotting marshland wildlife. Join us for some stretching and a ranger-led walk to the marsh overlook.
FREE event but preregistration is required at this link.

Coyote Clinic: An Introduction to Wildlife in Our Parks and Neighborhoods
2019-02-04 18:30 - 19:30 | FL
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. PLEASE GO HERE TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR FUTURE PRESENTATIONS. THANK YOU.

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Learn about Florida wildlife you may meet on the trail, in
your neighborhood, or in your own backyard…from coyotes
to bears, raccoons, and snakes.
Campers and hikers, get specific tips about wildlife
you may encounter in the wild.
Pet lovers, get pet safety tips for campsites or at home.
FREE. Due to limited seating, go here to reserve
your spot.
