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Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service

January 5, 2024

Join us at the fishing pier at Blue Cypress Park for our Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service project in partnership with JaxParks. The project entails park beautification and litter pickup: Meet at the boardwalk. Wear closed-toed shoes and clothes you do not mind getting dirty. We will be working under the boardwalk and along the shoreline — low … Read more

Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service

January 9, 2023

Join us January 16 at the fishing pier at Blue Cypress Park for our Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service project in partnership with JaxParks. The project entails park beautification and litter pickup: Meet at the boardwalk. Wear closed-toed shoes and clothes you do not mind getting dirty. We will be working under the boardwalk and along the shoreline … Read more

Celebrate MLK Day by Helping the Parks

January 14, 2021

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy are honored each year when we all take time to celebrate his birthday with a holiday on the third Monday in January. King, born January 15, 1929, was the ultimate civil servant dedicating his life to civil rights, peace, and justice, and is the only non-president to have a national holiday in … Read more

MLK Day of Service – Boardwalk building and beach cleanup at Little Talbot Island State Park

August 21, 2016

Join the Timucuan Parks Foundation, Hands On Jacksonville, and Talbot Islands State Parks at Little Talbot Island State Park from 9:15-12:30 pm for beach clean-up, trail maintenance and boardwalk renovation. This is a great way for family, friends and the community to contribute to the MLK Day of Service! WHERE?    Little Talbot Island State Park, 12157 Heckscher Drive.  Approximately … Read more

MLK Day of Service – Boardwalk building and beach cleanup at Little Talbot Island State Park

August 21, 2016

Join the Timucuan Parks Foundation, Hands On Jacksonville, and Talbot Islands State Parks at Little Talbot Island State Park from 9:15-12:30 pm for beach clean-up, trail maintenance and boardwalk renovation. This is a great way for family, friends and the community to contribute to the MLK Day of Service! WHERE?    Little Talbot Island State Park, 12157 Heckscher Drive.  Approximately … Read more