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July is Park and Recreation Month

July 20, 2023

July is Park and Recreation Month, and this year’s theme is “Where Community Grows.” Jacksonville is surrounded by natural spaces saved for public benefit, the majority of which are free for all to enjoy.  Here at Timucuan Parks Foundation, we are all about bringing the community to the parks. It is our mission and we do it with the community’s … Read more

Timucuan Parks Foundation and Timucuan Preserve Announce 2023 Student Research Grant Awards

July 19, 2023

Timucuan Parks Foundation and the National Park Service’s Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve have awarded $1000 and $500 grants, respectively, to two University of North Florida (UNF) students. Victoria Hayes, an undergraduate student of anthropology, and Hunter Mathews, a graduate student and research assistant in the biology department, will be conducting research in the Timucuan Preserve. Each project will be … Read more

Timucuan Parks Foundation chosen by National Park Trust and National Park Service as a 2023 Challenge Cost Share Awardee

June 15, 2023

The National Park Trust, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), recently announced $375,1000 to fund 18 education and outdoor recreation projects through the 2023 NPS Challenge Cost Share Program. Each project connects a local community to a nearby national park, national trail, or wild and scenic river. This year’s group of awardees will engage more than 8,600 participants … Read more

Timucuan Parks Foundation and NPS’ Timucuan Preserve Offering Research Grants to College Students

April 28, 2023

Timucuan Parks Foundation and the National Park Service’s Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve are offering student research grants to college students. The $500 grants will be awarded to undergraduate and graduate students who are involved in a research project within or about the Timucuan Preserve. The grant program is open to all degree-seeking students in any academic field that are … Read more

Park paintings displayed on walls

“Celebrate & Explore Our Wilderness Parks” exhibit

October 13, 2022

Come learn about the 7 Creeks Recreation Area and the Barrier Islands Parks, view breathtaking art inspired by parks right here in Northeast Florida and discover how our natural spaces instill a sense of place and a sense of well-being. Our exhibition features images highlighting the beauty of the area’s parks and preserves. Starting August 31, 2022, Timucuan Parks Foundation’s … Read more

Flyer for Call for Proposals Timucuan Preserve 2020 Student Research

Timucuan Science & History Symposium

August 6, 2019

Registration for the symposium is now closed. Due to capacity, late registrations cannot be accepted. LOCATION: Ribault Club, 11241 Fort George Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32226. Located off of Heckscher Drive/A1A via I-295. Also accessible via the St. Johns River Ferry from the Mayport area and A1A. Check-in opens at 8:00 a.m. The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. Morning refreshments … Read more

Timucuan Science & History Symposium

August 6, 2019

Registration for the symposium is now closed. Due to capacity, late registrations cannot be accepted. LOCATION: Ribault Club, 11241 Fort George Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32226. Located off of Heckscher Drive/A1A via I-295. Also accessible via the St. Johns River Ferry from the Mayport area and A1A. Check-in opens at 8:00 a.m. The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. Morning refreshments … Read more

Grants Available for Student Research in the Timucuan Preserve, deadline April 1, 2017

March 10, 2017

Grants are available for students to conduct research in the Timucuan Preserve. Deadline to apply has been extended to April 1 (from March 14) and those selected will be notified later in April. The Timucuan Preserve Student Research Grants (SRGs) are competitive grants awarded to undergraduate and graduate students who are engaged in collaborative research activities at the Timucuan Ecological … Read more