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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
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
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
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
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
The next event is March 11 at Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park Timucuan Parks Foundation and AARP are partnering for Healthy Living: Fresh Air, Fitness, Friendship and Fun. The second walk in the Spring 2020 series of free monthly walks will be held on March 11 at Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park, one of Jacksonville’s premier nature preserves. The series … Read more
Timucuan Parks Foundation and AARP are partnering for Healthy Living: Fresh Air, Fitness, Friendship and Fun. It is a series of free monthly walks which will be held this spring in Jacksonville’s nature preserves, historical sites and downtown attractions. The series is designed to promote a healthy lifestyle by teaching new ways to get fit and live well. The first … Read more