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The 7th Annual Talbot Tidewater Celebration hosted by Friends of Talbot Islands State Parks is Sept. 26

August 31, 2026

Friends of Talbot Islands State Parks invites the community to join them on Saturday, Sept. 26, for the 7th Annual Talbot Tidewater Celebration. It is a day to celebrate natural spaces in the Talbot Islands State Parks and Timucuan Preserve. Guests can enjoy a day of free, family-friendly fun at the Ribault Club on Fort George Island, 11241 Ft. George … Read more

Timucuan Parks Foundation Thanks Vystar Foundation for its Support of the Outdoor Exploration Program

July 27, 2026

From Music and Nature to Mental Health Care and Housing Support, VyStar Foundation Expands Services for Veterans in Northeast Florida VyStar Foundation is recognizing four North Florida nonprofits for their commitment to supporting military members, veterans, and their families. As part of an overall $227,500 investment in 2026, the Foundation awarded funding to expand programs focused on food and housing … Read more

Timucuan Parks Foundation Awarded 2026 AARP Community Challenge Grant

June 24, 2026

Timucuan Parks Foundation, in partnership with JaxParks, was selected as a 2026 AARP Community Challenge Flagship Grant recipient! Announced nationally on June 24, this honor places us among 750 grantees chosen from 5,100 applications spanning all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This grant will support our Healthy Living for Seniors Nature Therapy Initiative and … Read more

A Kaleidoscope of American Landscapes in Song

April 8, 2026

Join Timucuan Parks Foundation and the Heritage Singers for a benefit concert on Sunday, April 19 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at The Ribault Club for an afternoon of familiar and not-so-familiar songs and photos celebrating the diverse heritage and landscapes of America the Beautiful.   Sunday, April 19, 2026 4 to 5:30 p.m. Ribault Club, Ft George Island … Read more

The 2026 7 Creeks Fest is Set for Saturday, March 7

February 13, 2026

The 7 Creeks Recreation Area park partners invite the community to join them on Saturday, March 7 for the 5th Annual 7 Creeks Fest. The family-friendly event is an opportunity to come out and experience the 7 Creeks Recreation Area and celebrate and explore its network of parks with more than 30 miles of trails and waterways. The festivities will … Read more

National Parks Conservation Association and Timucuan Parks Foundation host the 11th Timucuan Science and History Symposium

January 14, 2026

Timucuan Parks Foundation and the National Parks Conservation Association are hosting the 11th Timucuan Science and History Symposium, a chance to connect with the next generation of park scientists, historians and researchers. The event will be on Friday, January 23, 2026, from 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Ribault Club on Ft George Island Cultural State Park. Guests can … Read more

Timucuan Parks Foundation Invites Volunteers to Join Them for MLK Day of Service on January 19

January 12, 2026

Timucuan Parks Foundation (TPF) invites the community to join them for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 19. This year, TPF, in coordination with Talbot Islands State Parks and Friends of Talbot Islands, will be cleaning up the beach at Little Talbot Island State Park. Volunteers should meet at the park at 12157 Heckscher Drive … Read more

7 Creeks Partners Host 7 Creeks Winter Hiking Spree

December 29, 2025

For the second year, the partners who make up the 7 Creeks Recreation Area are offering a memorable adventure – the 2026 7 Creeks Winter Hiking Spree. Hikers of all ages can start the hiking spree challenge in the new year, hike seven trails between January 1, 2026, and March 31, 2026, and earn a special 7 Creeks reward. “We … Read more

Timucuan Parks Foundation Celebrated More than 25 Years at its WanderWild Anniversary Party

December 16, 2025

Timucuan Parks Foundation (TPF) began the holiday season with a celebration of its more than 25 years of service at its Wander Wild Event at the Ribault Club on Fort George Island. The nonprofit supporter of Jacksonville city, state, and national parks was joined by supporters, partners, volunteers, and other friends to look back on the last 25 years and … Read more

Timucuan Parks Foundation and PossAbilities Plus Partner for Outdoor Exploration

October 14, 2025

Timucuan Parks Foundation has a new partnership with another local nonprofit, PossAbilities Plus. The two have teamed up to bring young adults with special needs to local wilderness parks and preserves as part of TPF’s Healthy Living program. PossAbilities Plus is a nonprofit based in Atlantic Beach that was created by its Executive Director, Susan Peters, to enhance the lives … Read more