Timucuan Parks Foundation’s Student Self-Guided Cleanup Program Ending Soon

Press release from The JAX Chamber:

March 5, 2021

Timucuan Parks Foundation (TPF) would like to remind any students interested in earning community service hours that they have until March 14 to complete their self-guided volunteer cleanup at a local park. TPF has been offering students a chance to earn two hours of community service by vising one or more of Jacksonville’s parks or preserves to pick-up litter.

“Spring Break is next week, which is a perfect time for students to earn their community service hours while enjoying the outdoors and exploring some of our ‘wilderness’ parks,” said Felicia Boyd, program and outreach director for TPF. “It’s a win for the environment and our parks and preserves and a win for the youth and their families.”

Students should visit timucuanparks.org/parks/ to choose a preservation park then spend about 1.5 hours or more picking up litter. The students must document the work with photos which can be a selfie, before and after photos, or pictures of the group. TPF would also like a final picture of the filled trash bags. Pictures and the location should be uploaded to social media and tagged with @timucuanparks and/or #tpfcleanup, or sent directly to volunteer@timucuanparks.org. Following the cleanup event, students will need to fill out an online form at https://www.timucuanparks.org/self-guided/.

TPF suggests going with a family member or friend, wearing a mask, and following social distancing guidelines. Volunteers should bring three to four large trash bags, protective gloves, insect repellent, sunscreen, water and a snack. For more information, email volunteer@timucuanparks.org or visit https://www.timucuanparks.org/self-guided/.

About Timucuan Parks Foundation

The 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. The Timucuan Parks Foundation 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.

This press release was produced by The JAX Chamber. The views expressed here are the author’s own.