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  • Riverview Oysterfest

    Stop by our table at the Riverview Oysterfest at Riverview Park (9620 E. Water St.) on Saturday, April 18 to learn more about what we do to protect and promote ... Read more

  • Earth Day Festival

    We will be out at James Weldon Johnson Park on Wednesday, April 22, for the 2026 Earth Day Festival. Come by and see us between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. ... Read more

  • Riverside Arts Market Earth Day Event

    Come out to the Riverside Arts Market on Saturday, April 25, as we celebrate Earth Day. We will be joining St. Johns Riverkeeper and RAM to highlight the different environmental ... Read more

  • Celebrating the life of Mark Middlebrook

    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 in shaping Jacksonville’s wilderness parks and preserves. In 1999, he began working with the City of Jacksonville’s Preservation Project to acquire and protect natural and environmentally sensitive lands. His leadership and vision helped build one of the most impressive urban park systems in the nation and ... Read more

  • Guided Firefly Hike

    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 insights about local ecosystems, nighttime wildlife behavior, the history of this special property, and the importance of preserving Jacksonville’s unique parklands. This relaxed, family-friendly experience is designed to connect guests with nature in a meaningful and memorable way. Please wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring ... Read more

    $20

  • Garden Maintenance at Castaway Island Preserve

    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 will provide additional water, snacks, work equipment, and insect repellent. Volunteers can earn community service hours. Children under 16 must be supervised by their parent/guardian or scout leader. Anyone under 18 years old must have a parent/guardian's signature on the liability waiver before starting work. The ... Read more

  • Wild Amelia Nature Festival Eco-Expo

    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 Nassau County’s Opening of the Beaches. It has a little something for everyone, including live animal exhibits, hands-on nature projects, music by local artists and more! Come out and get in touch with nature beside the ocean, and stop by and say hello!