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Experience the physical and mental benefits of recreating outdoors with this popular series for seniors which gets you outside to explore new parks and preserves, meet new people, and enjoy low-impact activity. (Note the early hour. The most beautiful shots come at sunrise.) Discover the mysterious Big Talbot Island shoreline through the lens of award-winning photographer Will Dickey as he … Read more
RESCHEDULED — THIS IS THE NEW DATE! Experience the physical and mental benefits of recreating outdoors with this popular series for seniors which gets you outside to explore new parks and preserves, meet new people, and enjoy low-impact activity. Research shows both positive mental and spiritual effects when people have access to nature. The therapeutic potential of natural parks relies … Read more
Experience the physical and mental benefits of recreating outdoors with this popular series for seniors which gets you outside to explore new parks and preserves, meet new people, and enjoy low-impact exercise. Join Timucuan Parks Foundation for a kayak adventure in the Timucuan Preserve. Professional outfitter Kayak Amelia will give a short tutorial and go over safety for the day. … Read more
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.
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 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 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
Mark Woods, columnist for The Florida Times-Union, talks about spending one year in the national parks, working on a project about the future of the parks. His journey started with a January 1 sunrise in Maine’s Acadia National Park and ended with a December 31 sunset in Hawaii’s Haleakala National Park. In the middle of the journey, Mark lost his … Read more
Mark Woods, columnist for The Florida Times-Union, talks about spending one year in the national parks, working on a project about the future of the parks. His journey started with a January 1 sunrise in Maine’s Acadia National Park and ended with a December 31 sunset in Hawaii’s Haleakala National Park. In the middle of the journey, Mark lost his … Read more
Healthy Living: Art in the Park Research shows both positive mental and spiritual effects when people have access to nature. The therapeutic potential of natural parks relies on its complexity, mystery, and power-all elements that foster restorative effects in people. Relax, observe, breathe, and capture that feeling as you try your hand at “plein air” (open air) painting or drawing. … Read more