Kingsley Heritage Celebration
2024-02-17 10:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Kingsley Plantation, 11676 Palmetto Ave, Jacksonville, FL, 32226, United States
A day with performers, speakers, booths, living history demonstrations, and ranger-led site tours that will culminate with a nighttime luminary ceremony.
All events are free and open to the public.
Presented by Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve.

7 Creeks Fest
2024-03-09 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Betz-Tiger Point Preserve, 13990 Pumpkin Hill Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32226, United States
Timucuan Parks Foundation and its park partners invite you to celebrate 7 Creeks Recreation Area at the 7 Creeks Fest on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Explore the scenic waterways, diverse ecosystems, and winding trails of the 7 Creeks Recreation Area. Spread throughout the connected wilderness parks and preserves surrounded by seven creeks, this family-friendly, fun event raises awareness of these preserved public lands and how we can help protect them.
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
Start your day at the Welcome Hub at Betz-Tiger Point Preserve to get your map and visit the exhibitors. Then you head to the other program sites to explore the trails with guided kayaking, biking, and hiking, as well as other recreational opportunities. Or, switch it up by visiting the program sites first and then heading to the Hub to finish up your day.
FIND OUT MORE
The event and activities are free. Visit the Fest page for more details!

The St. Johns River Celebration 29th Annual Cleanup
2024-03-16 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Join Timucuan Parks Foundation as we partner with the City of Jacksonville and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful in their annual city-wide St. Johns River Celebration 29th Annual Cleanup. We will host cleanups at:

Fort Caroline National Memorial (8-10AM), 12713 Fort Caroline Rd
Reddie Point Preserve (8-10AM), 4499 Yachtsman Way

All volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty. Bring work gloves (if you have them), sunscreen, insect repellent, and a reusable water bottle. Timucuan Parks Foundation will have additional work gloves, equipment and supplies and will provide snacks and water.
Volunteers under 18 years of age not accompanied by a parent or guardian must bring a completed waiver form. The waiver form is found at the Volunteer page.
You can find other locations by visiting the Cleanup page.

City Nature Challenge
2024-04-26 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, Florida, 32218
Calling all nature enthusiasts! Join us at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Education Campus to kick off City Nature Challenge as we document the biodiversity around the campus. TPF will be demonstrating how to use the iNaturalist.org app to identify plants and wildlife so you can share your findings with other nature-enthusiasts that also helps scientists!

Started in 2016 as a competition between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the City Nature Challenge (CNC) has grown into an annual, international, four-day global bioblitz at the end of April, where cities in a collaboration-meets-friendly-competition see what can be accomplished when we all work toward a common goal.

Here’s how you can participate:

Download the iNaturalist app before you arrive.

Join us at the bioblitz event on April 26.

Snap photos in the app and share your findings with the world!

Join us on April 26 or click on the link below to learn more about the full schedule of City Nature Challenge activities: jacksonvillezoo.org/community-science

World Migratory BIrd Day
2024-04-27 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Fort Caroline National Memorial, 12713 Ft Caroline Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32225, United States
Celebrate the spring migration as birds from around the world make Timucuan Preserve’s thousands of acres their temporary home. This year’s spring migration here in the park also lines up with National Park Week!

Timucuan Preserve invites you to enjoy:

special arts and crafts

hikes

the Great Migration Obstacle Course

and spotting scope chats

Tag along with the Duval Audubon Society free bird hikes during the event. These hikes are great for beginners and experienced birders alike. Hikes will be approximately 1 hour.

Visit the Timucuan Parks Foundation table to learn how you can help Timucuan Preserve — volunteer, join as a member, or donate. And check out the new Young Professionals group providing more opportunities to engage with the parks!

All activities are free and open to the public.

Fort George Firefly Walk with IXIA Native Plant Society
2024-05-11 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Ribault Club, Ft. George Island, Jacksonville, FL
Join us for a magical Firefly Walk with IXIA Native Plant Society at Fort George Island Cultural State Park.
Each spring, for only a short time, fireflies or lighting bugs appear in Timucuan Preserve. For a few weeks usually in April (weather permitting) the forests of the park put on a delightful show. Additional details to be provided.

Healthy Living: Hike into History at Fort Caroline
2024-06-02 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Fort Caroline National Memorial, 12713 Ft Caroline Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32225, United States
Join Timucuan Parks Foundation as we “Hike into History” with our national park partner, Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, in two of Jacksonville’s premier park locations.

At Fort Caroline National Memorial, NPS Ranger Josh will lead a tour of the Timucuan Village and fort replica and relate stories of “exploration, survival, religious disputes, territorial battles, and first contact between American Indians and Europeans.”

Free but Space is Limited

The event is free, but limited to 30 people. Please register here.

Cleanup at Castaway Island Preserve
2024-06-12 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Castaway Island Preserve, 2921 San Pablo Rd. S., Jacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States
Cleanup at Castaway Island Preserve. Volunteers should meet at the park at 2921 San Pablo Rd. S. at 9 a.m. for the monthly pollinator garden maintenance and park cleanup. We will work until noon or until the heat drives us away.

Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes, clothes they 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.

Students 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 waiver and a form to join TPF’s volunteer list can be accessed at https://www.timucuanparks.org/volunteer/. For more information, contact us at info@timucuanparks.org or call (904) 374-1107.

Cleanup at Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park
2024-06-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-29 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park, 7000 Roosevelt Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32244, United States
Join us every Saturday in June for maintenance with a City Naturalist at Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park at 7000 Roosevelt Blvd. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., we will clean up around the park, including trail maintenance and stream restoration.

Please wear clothes appropriate for the work and weather, and closed-toe shoes. Bring a full reusable water bottle, sunscreen, insect repellent, and work gloves if you have them. We will have some other items there to support the cleanup.

Community service hours can be earned. A parent/guardian or scout leader must accompany those under 16, and anyone under 18 must have a parent/guardian’s signature on a liability waiver, which can be found at https://www.timucuanparks.org/volunteer/. For more information, contact us at info@timucuanparks.org or call (904) 374-1107.

Kingsley Plantation Garden Maintenance
2024-06-16 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-23 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-30 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Kingsley Plantation, 11676 Palmetto Ave, Jacksonville, FL, 32226, United States
Every Sunday morning in June, volunteers can help to clean up the historic garden at Kingsley Plantation. Join us from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 11676 Palmetto Ave. to help with weeding, planting and general cleanup. Volunteers, please wear closed-toe shoes, clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and bring a hat. Also, if you have work gloves, bring them with you along with a full reusable water bottle, sunscreen and insect repellent. We will have work equipment and more water for you.

Community service hours can be earned. A parent/guardian or scout leader must accompany those under 16, and anyone under 18 must have a parent/guardian’s signature on a liability waiver, which can be found at https://www.timucuanparks.org/volunteer/. For more information, contact us at info@timucuanparks.org or call (904) 374-1107.

Healthy Living: Hike into History at Kingsley Plantation
2024-06-16 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Kingsley Plantation, 11676 Palmetto Ave, Jacksonville, FL, 32226, United States
Kingsley Plantation, overlooking the Fort George River and complete with a late-18th century Planter’s House, slave cabins, gardens, barn and kitchen, is a complex tale of freedom, enslavement, royalty, lineage, and survival. Join Ranger Josh for a tour of this significant part of Jacksonville’s history.

Free but Space is Limited

The event is free, but limited to 30 people. Please register here.

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park - After 4th of July Cleanup
2024-07-08 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, 500 Wonderwood Drive, Jacksonville, FL, 32233, United States
Volunteers are needed on Monday, July 8 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to help clean up the park after the July 4th celebration. Crews should let the gate attendant know they are there to volunteer for the cleanup. 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.

Students 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 waiver and a form to join TPF’s volunteer list can be accessed here. For more information, email us at volunteer@timucuanparks.org or call (904) 374-1107.

Monthly Castaway Island Pollinator Garden Maintenance and Park Cleanup
2024-07-10 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Castaway Island Preserve, 2885 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, United States
Cleanup at Castaway Island Preserve. Volunteers should meet at the park at 2921 San Pablo Rd. S. from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. for monthly pollinator garden maintenance and park cleanup. Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes, clothes they 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.

Students 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 waiver and a form to join TPF’s volunteer list can be accessed here. For more information, email us at volunteer@timucuanparks.org or call (904) 374-1107.

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park - Landscape Maintenance at the New Plaza
2024-07-11 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, 500 Wonderwood Drive, Jacksonville, FL, 32233, United States
Volunteers are needed on Thursday, July 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to help with landscape maintenance at the new oceanfront special events pavilion being constructed just south of Dolphin Plaza. Crews should let the gate attendant know they are there to volunteer. 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.

Students 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 waiver and a form to join TPF’s volunteer list can be accessed here. For more information, email us at volunteer@timucuanparks.org or call (904) 374-1107.

Kingsley Plantation – Historic Garden Maintenance
2024-07-14 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-21 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Kingsley Plantation, 11676 Palmetto Ave, Jacksonville, FL, 32226, United States
Volunteers are needed from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. to help with maintenance at the historic garden at Kingsley Plantation. Workers will be helping to solarize and prep the garden for the fall. Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes, clothes they 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.

Students 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 waiver and a form to join TPF’s volunteer list can be accessed here. For more information, email us at volunteer@timucuanparks.org or call (904) 374-1107.

International Coastal Cleanup
2024-09-21 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Timucuan Parks Foundation will be leading three cleanups for International Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, Sept. 21. Come out and help us clean up the shoreline and remove litter from the parks and preserves from 8-10 a.m. or 9-11 a.m.

Fort Caroline National Memorial (12713 Fort Caroline Rd.) – 9:00-11:00 AM

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park (500 Wonderwood Dr.) – NOTE EARLIER TIME OF 8:00-10:00 AM

Reddie Point Preserve (4499 Yachtsman Way) – NOTE EARLIER TIME OF 8:00-10:00 AM

You should wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you do not mind getting dirty. Please bring work gloves if you have them and a reusable water bottle. TPF will have additional gloves, trash bags and supplies and will also provide additional water to refill bottles as well as snacks.

Volunteers of all ages are welcome, but those under eighteen must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. A parent, guardian or scout leader must accompany children under sixteen. Volunteers are eligible for community service hours. Waivers can be found at https://www.timucuanparks.org/volunteer/ or contact TPF at info@timucuanparks.org.

International Coastal Cleanup Day was created to raise awareness of growing pollution in the waterways and its impact on the planet.

Support Us by visiting Hawkers in Neptune Beach on Monday, Sept. 23
2024-09-23 15:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Hawkers Neptune Beach, 241 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, Florida, 32266, United States
Come out to Hawkers in Neptune Beach on Monday, September 23 to enjoy some bold Asian flavors while supporting Timucuan Parks Foundation. From 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., 10% of all sales will be given to us to help protect and preserve Jacksonville’s wilderness parks and preserves.

Hawkers Neptune Beach is at 241 Atlantic Blvd.

Grab your friends, feast on some tasty street food favorites, and let your meal make a difference!

Talbot Tidewater Celebration - CANCELED
2024-09-28 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Ribault Club, Ft. George Island, Jacksonville, FL
** THIS EVENT IS CANCELED DUE TO EFFECTS FROM HURRICANE HELENE **

Join the Friends of Talbot Islands State Parks for the 5th Annual Talbot Tidewater Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 28. The event, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., is at The Ribault Club, 11241 Ft. George Rd. on Ft. George Island. It is a day filled with the islands’ rich Timucuan history, natural beauty, and abundant recreational opportunities. Many games, exhibits, and educational opportunities are planned for the day, including the Junior Ranger Angler Fishing Clinic (registration will be required). More details to come.

Volunteer at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
2024-10-22 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, 500 Wonderwood Drive, Jacksonville, FL, 32233, United States
Meet us at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park at 500 Wonderwood Drive to install posts and ropes for dune protection. Let the gate attendant know you are there for the Timucuan Parks Foundation volunteer event for free admission.

Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty are recommended. Please bring a reusable water bottle, sunscreen, work gloves (if you have them) and whatever else may be needed to be comfortable during the volunteer event. We will provide equipment for maintenance and trash collection, along with additional water to refill bottles.

Participants of all ages are welcome. Those under eighteen must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian, and a parent, guardian or scout leader must accompany children under sixteen. Waivers can be found here. Volunteers are eligible for community service hours.

Cleanup at Fort George Inlet
2024-10-23 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Little Talbot Island State Park, 12157 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville, FL
Timucuan Parks Foundation, in partnership with Florida State Parks, will host a cleanup along the beach at Little Talbot Island State Park on Wednesday, Oct. 23. From 9 a.m. until 12 p.m., volunteers are needed at Fort George Inlet to pick up litter along the shoreline, in the parking lot and in and around the jetty rocks on the beach.

Volunteers should meet at the parking lot on the south end of Little Talbot Island, just north of the Fort George River bridge. Helpers should dress comfortably for the cleanup. Closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty are recommended. Please bring a reusable water bottle, sunscreen, and whatever else may be needed to be comfortable on the beach like a hat and sunglasses. TPF and Florida State Parks will provide buckets and litter sticks to help with trash collection, along with additional water to refill bottles.

Participants of all ages are welcome. Those under eighteen must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian, and a parent, guardian or scout leader must accompany children under sixteen. Waivers can be found here. Volunteers are eligible for community service hours.

For more information about the event, contact us at info@timucuanparks.org or (904) 374-1107.

Kingsley Plantation Garden Maintenance
2024-10-27 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Kingsley Plantation, 11676 Palmetto Ave, Jacksonville, FL, 32226, United States
Volunteers can join us on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to help to clean up the historic garden at Kingsley Plantation. Please 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.

Students 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 waiver and a form to join TPF’s volunteer list can be accessed at https://www.timucuanparks.org/volunteer/. For more information, contact Felicia Boyd at fboyd@timucuanparks.org or call (904) 374-1107.

Castaway Island Preserve Cleanup
2024-11-04 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Castaway Island Preserve, 2885 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, United States
Join us on Monday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Castaway Island Preserve (2885 San Pablo Rd. S.) to help with the monthly maintenance of the pollinator garden and litter cleanup around the preserve.

Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes, clothes they 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.

Students 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 waiver and a form to join TPF’s volunteer list can be accessed at https://www.timucuanparks.org/volunteer/. For more information, contact Felicia Boyd at fboyd@timucuanparks.org or call (904) 374-1107.

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park Work Day
2024-11-12 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, 500 Wonderwood Drive, Jacksonville, FL, 32233, United States
Join us from 9 a.m. to noon to help install posts and ropes for dune protection. Tell the ranger at the front gate that you are there for the service event with the Timucuan Parks Foundation. They should waive the $5 fee and direct you to Dolphin Plaza (parking lot 3).

Closed toe shoes are required. Please bring a full reusable water bottle. We also recommend you bring bug spray. We will provide the equipment needed to install the fencing, gloves, extra water, and granola bar snacks.

Canceled - Exchange Club Island Cleanup
2024-11-12 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Exchange Club Island, Under the Matthews Bridge, Jacksonville, FL, 32211
Volunteers can help remove litter on Exchange Club Island under the Mathews Bridge on Nov. 12. The island is only accessible by boat. Those available to help must RSVP to fboyd@timucuanparks.org to arrange boat transportation.

Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes, clothes they 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.

Students 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 waiver and a form to join TPF’s volunteer list can be accessed at https://www.timucuanparks.org/volunteer/. For more information, contact Felicia Boyd at fboyd@timucuanparks.org or call (904) 374-1107.

Kingsley Plantation Historic Garden Maintenance
2024-11-17 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Kingsley Plantation, 11676 Palmetto Ave, Jacksonville, FL, 32226, United States
Volunteers can join us on Sunday, Nov. 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to help clean up the historic garden at Kingsley Plantation. Bring your trowel and garden gloves and learn about the garden and best management practices from Master Gardener Pat Gmitter!

Please wear closed-toe shoes, clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and a hat. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent, and a full reusable water bottle. TPF will provide additional water, snacks, work equipment, and insect repellent.

Students 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 waiver and a form to join TPF’s volunteer list can be accessed at https://www.timucuanparks.org/volunteer/. For more information, contact Felicia Boyd at fboyd@timucuanparks.org or call (904) 374-1107.
