Young Professionals Group
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Make a meaningful impact on our community and the environment with our TPF Young Professionals Group! As a young professional, you have a unique opportunity to network, build skills, and enjoy the great outdoors through these social, recreational, and service activities.
Our local parks thrive with the support of volunteers like you, who are the driving force behind preserving these natural landscapes for everyone to enjoy. Volunteering with us is not just about giving back; it's about connecting with peers, embracing new adventures, and fostering a sense of pride in our beautiful parks. Step into nature, meet like-minded individuals, and be a part of something bigger—your parks are calling!
SERVICE
Tuesday, September 3
NPS Pollinator Garden Prep
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Join YP Bella and master gardener Pat G at NPS Headquarters(13165 Mt Pleasant Road) to help prep the pollinator garden for native plants.
Saturday, September 7
Little Talbot Island State Park Cleanup - CANCELED
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Cleanup with the park rangers at Little Talbot Island State Park — please note this has been canceled due to high tide.
Saturday, September 21
International Coastal Cleanup (Woo!)
8:00-10:00 a.m. TPF YPs will be site-captaining Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park (500 Wonderwood Blvd). Free entrance and everyone is encouraged to stay afterwards and enjoy the beautiful park.
Saturday, September 28
Talbot Tidewater Celebration
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (and/or 12-3 p.m.). At the Talbot Tidewater Celebration, the TPF is providing Friends of Talbot with volunteers. YPs will be assisting with canoeing or the JRA fishing clinic, depending on levels of training. You can also help with signing people in. This event will be held at the Ribault Club at Fort George Island Cultural State Park (12241 Fort George Rd).
RECREATION
Tuesday, September 10
Timucuan Trail Bike Ride
6:15 p.m. to sundown. This time we’ll be hitting the north end of Big Talbot Island (The Bluffs); expect to bike about 4 miles. RSVP required at this link or contact [email protected].
Tuesday or Thursday in October (To Be Announced)
Golden Hour Hike for NextUp Jax
6:15 p.m. to sundown. We will be hosting a Golden Hour Hike for the Jacksonville Chamber's "Nextup Jax" young professionals community engagement meeting at the Fort George Island Cultural State Park (11241 Fort George Rd). Final date soon to follow!
Saturday, December 14
Kayaking the Marshes of Sisters Creek
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Launching from the Broward House (9953 Heckscher Dr), TPF's office. Safety videos will be sent out closer to the event.
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Become a Member!
One last thing—if you have not already and are able, we encourage you to become an official member of the Timucuan Parks Foundation and help facilitate all the amazing things they do for the Timucuan Parks. Visit the TPF membership page for more information!