Timucuan Parks Foundation Presents “Celebrate & Explore Our Parks” At The Beaches Museum

From The JAX Chamber:

May 13, 2021

Jacksonville, Fla. – Timucuan Parks Foundation will be kicking off the speaker series for its “Celebrate & Explore Our Wilderness Parks” Exhibition at the Beaches Museum on Thursday, May 20. TPF Program and Outreach Director Felicia Boyd will be leading the talk that will focus on the nonprofit’s health and equity initiative and the recreational opportunities in Jacksonville’s parks and preserves. The event will be held in person at the museum at 6:30 p.m. Guests will also be able to attend virtually.

“We support more than 20 national, state, and city ‘wilderness’ parks and preserves that are there for everyone to enjoy,” said Boyd. “You can go walking, biking, kayaking, fishing, bird watching, and more. We want to make sure you know where to find these natural places and know how much they can benefit you both physically and mentally. I hope you will join me on May 20 to learn more about the parks, programming that you and your family can participate in throughout the year, and how everyone can be a part of our mission.”

Guests can join the Boardwalk Talks in person or virtually on Thursday, May 20, but pre-registration is required. There will be limited attendance for the in-person event and social distancing and masks are required. To register, call (904) 241-5657 or visit beachesmuseum.org and click on the event on the right side of the home page. The event is free to Museum members and there is a suggested $5 donation for non-members.

Timucuan Parks Foundation’s 20thAnniversary “Celebrate & Explore Our Wilderness Parks” Exhibition will be at Beaches Museum through October. The museum is located at 381 Beach Blvd. in Jacksonville Beach. The exhibition showcases Northeast Florida’s parks and preserves through paintings, photographs and video drone footage from local artists; the nonprofit’s work of supporting the parks; and how people can get involved by becoming a member or volunteering. Featured speakers for the Boardwalk Talks throughout the summer will include artist Kathy Stark, photographers Tom Schifanella and Will Dickey, and writer Mark Woods.

About Timucuan Parks Foundation

Timucuan Parks Foundation is a nonprofit organization that preserves, promotes and enhances Jacksonville’s natural areas through community engagement, education and enjoyment. The foundation originated in 1999 with the Preservation Project Jacksonville, Inc. to identify and assist in acquiring the most vulnerable and environmentally sensitive lands in Duval County. The acquisition of lands created the largest urban park system in the United States. TPF works with its park partners, including the National Park Service, Florida State Parks and the City of Jacksonville, and other community partners to promote environmental stewardship, the health benefits of the parks and preserves, and an appreciation for Jacksonville’s special outdoor spaces. For more information, visit timucuanparks.org or follow @timucuanparks

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