The family of Mark Middlebrook invites everyone to join them as they celebrate his life at a Memorial Service on Friday, May 8, followed by an interment at Jacksonville National Cemetery. Mark Middlebrook, former executive director of Timucuan Parks Foundation, passed away on March 1 at his home in Spring City, TN. Mark was instrumental ... Read more
Join the Timucuan Parks Foundation for a magical evening outdoors at the guided Firefly Hike on May 9, 2026, from 7:00–9:00 PM. As dusk settles over the landscape, participants will be led on a guided walk to experience one of nature’s most enchanting seasonal phenomena—fireflies illuminating the night. Along the way, your guide will share ... Read more
Join us on Monday, May 11, for our monthly pollinator garden maintenance at Castaway Island Preserve, 2921 San Pablo Rd. S. from 9 a.m. until noon. Wear closed-toe shoes, clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and a hat. Bring work gloves if you have them, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a full reusable water bottle. TPF ... Read more
Join us on Saturday, May 16, in Fernandina Beach for the Wild Amelia Nature Festival Eco-Expo! We will be set up at the Main Beach Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to talk about what the Timucuan Parks Foundation does and the wilderness parks and preserves we love! This awesome event is part of ... Read more
Volunteer with us at Castaway Island Preserve. Please meet at the park at 2921 San Pablo Rd. S. to help with litter pickup and the monthly maintenance of the garden from 9 a.m. until noon. Wear closed-toe shoes, clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and a hat. Bring work gloves if you have them, sunscreen, ... Read more
Evening cleanup at Helen Cooper Floyd Park in Mayport. Join us at 6:15 p.m. at the park at 3600 Jimmy Buffett Mem Hwy (A1A) in Mayport to help remove litter. We will work until approximately 8:30 p.m. Please dress accordingly and wear closed-toe shoes. If you have work gloves, please bring them, along with a ... Read more
Join us on June 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Beach and Peach Urban Park to help us with cleanup and trail trimming. We will meet in the parking lot of the Southside Community Center at 10080 Beach Blvd. Please wear closed-toe shoes, clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and a hat for ... Read more
Join the Timucuan Parks Foundation for an evening of outdoor culinary fun and food at Castaway Island Preserve on Friday, June 12 from 6:00–8:00 PM. Whether you’re a seasoned camper or brand new to cooking outdoors, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to create delicious, simple meals in the backyard, at the campground, or ... Read more
Stop by and see us on June 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mayport Village Waterfront Market. We will be talking to folks about Jacksonville’s wilderness parks ... Read more
Join the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Sunday, June 28, for a Shorebird Stroll in Amelia Island State Park. The event will begin at 8 a.m. and start ... Read more