Timucuan Parks Foundation

An important reminder from the parks: Protect your skin.

Whether you're exploring Pumpkin Hill Creek, paddling the marsh, or birding in the open sun, a layer of SPF is your best friend.

☀️ Apply sunscreen before hitting the trails
🧢 Wear a hat and UV-protective gear
💧 Stay hydrated

It’s simple self-care that lets you enjoy the outdoors longer.

Find a park to explore today (with sunscreen of course): https://www.timucuanparks.org/parks

Nature doesn’t come with an age limit.

Staying active is one of the best things you can do as you age — and the trails are calling! Whether you’re 65 or 85, Jacksonville’s parks offer ways to move your body and boost your spirit.

Try this:

🚶 Take a reflective walk at Fort Caroline National Memorial
🌳 Stroll the shaded trails at Theodore Roosevelt Area
🧘 Rest on a bench at Betz-Tiger Point Preserve

Spending time in nature supports heart health, balance, mental clarity, and joy at every stage of life.

Stay moving, stay connected, and click here to learn more about our Healthy Living programs: https://www.timucuanparks.org/healthy-living

Today, we remember the brave individuals who gave their lives in service to our country. Let us honor their sacrifice with silence, with gratitude, and with reflection.

Wherever you are — on a trail, by the water, or in your own backyard — we invite you to pause. To remember. To be still in their memory.

From all of us at Timucuan Parks Foundation, thank you to those who served, and those who carry the legacy of the fallen.

Today, we celebrate the slow and steady heroes of our ecosystems: Florida’s turtles. 🐢

From the burrowing gopher tortoises of Fort George Island to river sliders sunning on logs, these shelled wonders remind us to slow down and respect the land.

What you can do:

🐢 Never disturb a turtle or its nest
🚫 Don’t block gopher tortoise burrows
🌿 Keep trails and habitats litter-free

📸: National Park Service

You don’t have to be a park ranger to protect Florida’s wild places.

Every month, Timucuan Parks Foundation volunteers roll up their sleeves and make a real difference — removing invasive plants, picking up litter, repairing trails, and planting for the future.

Ready to leave your mark?

🌱 Join a habitat restoration
💧 Help with shoreline cleanups
🌾 Be part of something lasting

Visit our website to learn more about upcoming opportunities and give back to the parks you love: https://www.timucuanparks.org/volunteer

The buzz is real — pollinators need our help. 🐝

Bees are essential for healthy ecosystems, and many of our parks provide native habitat for these incredible insects. Want to be a bee hero? Here’s how:

🌼 Plant wildflowers in your yard
🚫 Skip pesticides
🏞️ Support conservation areas like Castaway Island Preserve

Celebrate World Bee Day by visiting a TPF park where pollinators thrive! Check out the list here: https://www.timucuanparks.org/parks

📸: National Park Service

Looking for that perfect blend of wild and wonderful?

Betz-Tiger Point Preserve is a dream for outdoor lovers with its mix of marshes, tidal creeks, and longleaf pine forests. It’s the kind of place where a walk turns into an adventure — and a paddle brings you face-to-face with the real Florida.

📍 13990 Pumpkin Hill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32226
⏱️ Open sunrise to sunset
🎟️ Free entry
🦆 Home to osprey, eagles, and spoonbills
🚣‍♀️ Miles of trails plus kayak access
🌾 Watch marsh grasses sway in the wind

Your next wild escape starts here: https://www.timucuanparks.org/parks/betz-tiger-point-preserve

What if tomorrow we swapped car horns for birdsong?

Friday, May 15 is and that means the perfect excuse to hop on two wheels and ride through one of our parks before your 9 a.m. meeting.

Why ride?

🚴‍♂️ It’s stress-free commuting
🌳 It’s an easy way to fit in fitness
🧠 It’s a natural mood booster

Try the Baldwin Rail Trail or ride through Theodore Roosevelt Area for morning calm with maximum scenery.

Start your day outside: https://www.timucuanparks.org/parks

Want to boost your mood, lower stress, and feel more energized? Skip the gym — head to the woods.

Nature is Jacksonville’s best wellness partner, and even a 30-minute walk in one of our preserves can help you:

✅ Clear your mind
✅ Strengthen your heart
✅ Lower your blood pressure

Whether it’s a morning jog through Julington-Durbin Creek Preserve or a quiet stroll with a friend, your parks are here for your health.

Get inspired: https://www.timucuanparks.org/healthy-living

To all the moms, mother figures, grandmothers, stepmoms, aunties, and mentors — we see you. We love you. We thank you.

You nurture, guide, and inspire with every step. What better way to celebrate that love than a walk in the sunshine, a picnic under the pines, or a quiet morning on a trail?

💐 Visit your favorite preserve together
🍓 Pack a picnic for a scenic lunch
🌸 Share stories while surrounded by birdsong

from all of us at Timucuan Parks Foundation 🫶