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TPF Hosts Coyote Clinic with Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

February 18, 2019

Timucuan Parks Foundation Hosts Coyote Clinic with Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Clinic will be held Monday, Feb. 4 at Pablo Creek Regional Library Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 28, 2019 – Timucuan Parks Foundation is hosting a Coyote Clinic to help people understand the type of wildlife they may encounter in their neighborhood, their backyard or along many of the … Read more

90 Volunteers Join TPF for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

February 18, 2019

Dozens of Volunteers Join Timucuan Parks Foundation for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 28, 2019 – Timucuan Parks Foundation hosted dozens of volunteers for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service volunteer project on Monday, Jan. 21 at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park. The nonprofit organization was joined by citizens from all over Jacksonville, including … Read more

TPF Added a New Member to its Board of Directors

February 18, 2019

Timucuan Parks Foundation Has Added A New Member to its Board of Directors Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 15, 2019 – Timucuan Parks Foundation is pleased to announce Jim Rienhardt has joined the board of directors. Rienhardt is the president of JR Government & Community Solutions, Inc., has a background in park recreation management and previously worked with the National Park Service. … Read more

TPF Added Two New Board Members to its Board of Directors

February 18, 2019

Timucuan Parks Foundation Has Added Two New Board Members to its Board of Directors Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 26, 2018 – Timucuan Parks Foundation is pleased to announce it has added two new members to its board of directors. Katie Mitura and Kathy Stark have joined the nonprofit organization which protects and promotes Jacksonville’s vast network of preservation parks. Mitura is … Read more

Timucuan Parks Foundation Received Award from Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board

September 20, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kelly White, (904) 616-8754, [email protected] Timucuan Parks Foundation Received Award from Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board Award presented at the JEPB-UNF Environmental Symposium Luncheon Jacksonville, Fla., Sept. 17, 2018 – The Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board presented Timucuan Parks Foundation with the 2018 Environmental Achievement Award in the Community/Civic Category. The award was handed out at the 2018 … Read more

Timucuan Parks Foundation to take part in International Coastal Cleanup Day

August 31, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kelly White, (904) 616-8754, [email protected]  Timucuan Parks Foundation to take part in International Coastal Cleanup Day Florida Coastal Cleanups will be Sept. 15 at local preservation parks Jacksonville, Fla., Aug. 30, 2018 – Timucuan Parks Foundation will be participating in International Coastal Cleanup Day on Sept. 15 by leading cleanups at three of the preservation parks … Read more

Timucuan Parks Foundation to receive Jacksonville EPB Community/Civic Award

August 31, 2018

Timucuan Parks Foundation to receive Award from Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board Environmental Achievement Award will be presented on Sept. 14 Jacksonville, Fla., Aug. 16, 2018 – Timucuan Parks Foundation has been chosen to receive the 2018 Environmental Achievement Award from the Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board. The nonprofit organization was selected as the recipient of the award in the Community/Civic category. … Read more

Developer Will Not Pursue Julington-Durbin Preserve

June 28, 2018

Some great news came in today. See the release below. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bartram Park Developer Will Not Pursue Julington-Durbin Preserve – Black Hammock Land Exchange JACKSONVILLE, June 28, 2018 – Eastland, developer of Bartram Park in southwest Duval County, will not pursue an exchange of 403 acres of environmentally sensitive land on Black Hammock Island for the ability to develop a … Read more

Letter to Governor Rick Scott

June 28, 2018

A letter was sent to Governor Rick Scott today from twelve local organizations urging him to oppose the proposed development of Julington-Durbin Preserve. Read the full letter here. #SaveJDPreserve

Board Resolution regarding Julington-Durbin Creek Preserve

June 14, 2018

Timucuan Parks Foundation Board passed a resolution advising Governor Rick Scott and the Cabinet, the state’s Acquisition and Restoration Council and the St. Johns River Water Management District that the more than 400 acres proposed for development are still needed and essential for conservation and to deny the developer’s request to obtain that property in exchange for land on Black … Read more