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Healthy Living: Hike into History at American Beach

May 18, 2021

Take a virtual tour of American Beach, located on the southern end of Amelia Island along State Road A1A between Jacksonville and Fernandina Beach, with with National Park Service Ranger Ted Johnson. During the Jim Crow era of segregation in the United States, African-Americans were denied access to most of the beaches along Florida’s spectacular shoreline. American Beach was developed … Read more

Healthy Living: Hike into History at American Beach

May 18, 2021

Take a virtual tour of American Beach, located on the southern end of Amelia Island along State Road A1A between Jacksonville and Fernandina Beach, with with National Park Service Ranger Ted Johnson. During the Jim Crow era of segregation in the United States, African-Americans were denied access to most of the beaches along Florida’s spectacular shoreline. American Beach was developed … Read more

Healthy Living: Will Dickey’s Nature Photography in the Parks

March 3, 2021

Discover the parks through the lens of photographer Will Dickey as he presents inspiring images of Northeast Florida’s spectacular landscapes, seascapes, and wildlife. Free but registration required here.

Healthy Living: Will Dickey’s Nature Photography in the Parks

March 3, 2021

Discover the parks through the lens of photographer Will Dickey as he presents inspiring images of Northeast Florida’s spectacular landscapes, seascapes, and wildlife. Free but registration required here.

Healthy Living: The Isle of Sarabay

September 15, 2020

Healthy Living: The Isle of Sarabay The Archaeology and Indigenous History of Today’s Big Talbot Island We are pleased to be hosting Keith Ashley, UNF Professor of Anthropology, who will be presenting, “The Archaeology and Indigenous History of the Isle of Sarabay (today’s Big Talbot Island).” He will be taking us on a tour of the rich Native American history … Read more

Healthy Living: The Isle of Sarabay

September 15, 2020

Healthy Living: The Isle of Sarabay The Archaeology and Indigenous History of Today’s Big Talbot Island We are pleased to be hosting Keith Ashley, UNF Professor of Anthropology, who will be presenting, “The Archaeology and Indigenous History of the Isle of Sarabay (today’s Big Talbot Island).” He will be taking us on a tour of the rich Native American history … Read more

Healthy Living: Hike Into History

April 23, 2020

NOW A VIRTUAL HIKE USING ZOOM. Timucuan Parks Foundation, in partnership with AARP Jacksonville, is hosting monthly Wednesday walks in Jacksonville’s parks and preserves. This year marks the 400th anniversary of the first enslaved Africans brought to the U.S. Join the National Park Service for a tour of the Planter’s House, the slave cabins, and the grounds of Kingsley Plantation … Read more

Healthy Living: Hike Into History

April 23, 2020

NOW A VIRTUAL HIKE USING ZOOM. Timucuan Parks Foundation, in partnership with AARP Jacksonville, is hosting monthly Wednesday walks in Jacksonville’s parks and preserves. This year marks the 400th anniversary of the first enslaved Africans brought to the U.S. Join the National Park Service for a tour of the Planter’s House, the slave cabins, and the grounds of Kingsley Plantation … Read more

Healthy Living: The Birds!

February 13, 2020

SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Timucuan Parks Foundation, in partnership with AARP Jacksonville, is hosting monthly Wednesday walks in Jacksonville’s parks and preserves. PLEASE NOTE: THIS WALK IS ON A MONDAY Described as one of the best birding sites on the east coast of Florida, Huguenot Memorial Park is home to thousands of royal terns, laughing gulls, and other species during … Read more

Healthy Living: The Birds!

February 13, 2020

SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Timucuan Parks Foundation, in partnership with AARP Jacksonville, is hosting monthly Wednesday walks in Jacksonville’s parks and preserves. PLEASE NOTE: THIS WALK IS ON A MONDAY Described as one of the best birding sites on the east coast of Florida, Huguenot Memorial Park is home to thousands of royal terns, laughing gulls, and other species during … Read more