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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 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
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 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
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
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
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 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