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Healthy Living Series Walk: Art in the Park

August 21, 2019

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 we take a one-mile guided walk through the arboretum and then try our hand at “plein air” (open … Read more

Healthy Living Series Walk: Hike into History

August 21, 2019

Home of the Timucuan Preserve Visitor Center, this National Park Service site within the Jacksonville city limits memorializes the site of a 16th-century French colony—the first European settlement in the US. A ranger-led walk will lead to the memorial fort, with a stop at the Timucuan hut to learn about the cultural aspects of the Florida natives, such as hunting … Read more

Healthy Living Series Walk: Hike into History

August 21, 2019

Home of the Timucuan Preserve Visitor Center, this National Park Service site within the Jacksonville city limits memorializes the site of a 16th-century French colony—the first European settlement in the US. A ranger-led walk will lead to the memorial fort, with a stop at the Timucuan hut to learn about the cultural aspects of the Florida natives, such as hunting … Read more

Healthy Living Series Walk: Just Add Rhythm

August 21, 2019

Losco Regional Park is located in Mandarin and not only has that “neighborhood park” feel, but also hosts more than three miles of wilderness trails. Join us for a one-mile walk in the woods followed by a stress-reducing and fun drumming session with Just Add Rhythm. Free and open to all ages, but preregistration is required. Register for this and … Read more

Healthy Living Series Walk: Just Add Rhythm

August 21, 2019

Losco Regional Park is located in Mandarin and not only has that “neighborhood park” feel, but also hosts more than three miles of wilderness trails. Join us for a one-mile walk in the woods followed by a stress-reducing and fun drumming session with Just Add Rhythm. Free and open to all ages, but preregistration is required. Register for this and … Read more

Healthy Living Series Walk: Food and Fitness

August 21, 2019

Join us for a health-filled morning of stretching, a one-mile walk on the paved off-road S-Line to the Sugar Hill mosaic, and a presentation and sampling of healthy food options by the University of Florida Duval County Extension. Learn more about the Emerald Trail, a 19-mile multi-use trail planned for downtown Jacksonville that is in the initial stages of development. … Read more

Flyer for Healthy Living Walk Series for Fall 2019 at 4 parks

Healthy Living Series Walk: Food and Fitness

August 21, 2019

Join us for a health-filled morning of stretching, a one-mile walk on the paved off-road S-Line to the Sugar Hill mosaic, and a presentation and sampling of healthy food options by the University of Florida Duval County Extension. Learn more about the Emerald Trail, a 19-mile multi-use trail planned for downtown Jacksonville that is in the initial stages of development. … Read more

Timucuan Parks Foundation, AARP and Women of Color Cultural Foundation Host Healthy Living: Art in the Park

April 15, 2019

Monthly event will be held on Wednesday, April 17 at Hanna Park Timucuan Parks Foundation, AARP and Women of Color Cultural Foundation, Inc. are hosting their monthly event in the Healthy Living series on Wednesday, April 17 at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park. The organizations created the series, titled “Healthy Living: Fresh Air, Fitness, Friendship and Fun,” to promote healthy living … Read more