https://www.nps.gov/timu News releases from Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve. en-us https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/fort-caroline-relocation.htm Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:05:00 EST The National Park Service invites the public to comment on the environmental assessment for the relocation of the Fort Caroline Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/fort-caroline-relocation.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/american-beach-national-historic-landmark-study.htm Thu, 24 Jul 2025 08:00:00 EST ATLANTA – Today, the National Park Service (NPS) opened a 45-day public comment period that will inform a National Historic Landmark (NHL) nomination for American Beach, a historic African American resort community on the Atlantic coast in north Florida. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/american-beach-national-historic-landmark-study.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/fort-caroline-relocation-project.htm Wed, 09 Jul 2025 06:00:00 EST The National Park Service at Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve announced a civic engagement public comment period and a public meeting on July 23 for the relocation of the Fort Caroline Memorial Exhibit. The goal for this project is to create a new outdoor memorial that commemorates the French settlers who built Fort Caroline in the 1560’s. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/fort-caroline-relocation-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-study-of-american-beach-for-possible-national-historic-landmark-designation.htm Mon, 04 Nov 2024 07:06:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) today opened a 45-day public comment period that will inform a study of American Beach, a historic African American resort community on the Atlantic coast in north Florida, which is being evaluated for possible National Historic Landmark (NHL) designation. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-study-of-american-beach-for-possible-national-historic-landmark-designation.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/timucuan-preserve-to-close-as-potential-tropical-cyclone-four-approaches.htm Fri, 02 Aug 2024 10:44:00 EST Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve will be closed as of 5:00 p.m., Friday, August 2nd with the approach of potential Tropical Storm Four. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/timucuan-preserve-to-close-as-potential-tropical-cyclone-four-approaches.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/music-joint-pr.htm Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:14:00 EST New Orleans, LA — Join us this June when African American elders and young culture-keepers representing Louisiana’s Easter Rock and Georgia’s Gullah Geechee Ring Shout traditions come together for the first time on one stage. They will share with the public Black spiritual practices that date back to our nation’s antebellum era. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/music-joint-pr.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/ntfpress-release.htm Thu, 02 May 2024 11:51:00 EST The National Park Service’s National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom accepted the Freedom Seekers of Timucuan Preserve, as one of 19 new listings, from the 47th round of applications, representing sites and programs in 10 states across the United States. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/ntfpress-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/wmbd24.htm Tue, 09 Apr 2024 07:43:00 EST Celebrate birds at Jacksonville's national park, Timucuan Preserve! It provides thousands of acres of stopover habitat for birds (and butterflies) as they migrate through the area. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/wmbd24.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/7creeks24.htm Tue, 27 Feb 2024 05:03:00 EST This free, family-friendly event is a chance for everyone to celebrate and explore the 7 Creeks Recreation Area which is made up of city, state, national and nonprofit wilderness preserves. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/7creeks24.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/khc24.htm Thu, 01 Feb 2024 05:15:00 EST On February 17, 2024, Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, a unit of the National Park Service, will host Kingsley Heritage Celebration at Kingsley Plantation. This special event is held every year to celebrate African heritage and remember the enslaved that lived here. This year, Kingsley Heritage Celebration will include a night-time luminary program with extended park hours. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/khc24.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/24-symposium.htm Tue, 19 Dec 2023 04:21:00 EST Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve is hosting the tenth Timucuan Science and History Symposium on Friday, January 26th, 2024 in partnership with Talbot Islands State Parks and Timucuan Parks Foundation. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/24-symposium.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/idalia.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2023 02:58:00 EST Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve will be closed as of 5:00 p.m., Monday, August 28 with the approach of Hurricane Idalia. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/idalia.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/2023srg.htm Thu, 20 Jul 2023 07:11:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/2023srg.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/dcpatkpcomment.htm Fri, 30 Jun 2023 04:25:00 EST Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve seeks public input on a Development Concept Plan and Environmental Assessment that prescribes site improvements and management at Kingsley Plantation. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/dcpatkpcomment.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/timucuan-ecological-and-historic-preserve-conserves-over-100-acres-on-black-hammock-island.htm Tue, 02 May 2023 09:07:00 EST Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve recently completed the purchase of over 100 acres of undeveloped property on Black Hammock Island in Jacksonville, FL https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/timucuan-ecological-and-historic-preserve-conserves-over-100-acres-on-black-hammock-island.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/wmbd23.htm Tue, 18 Apr 2023 04:23:00 EST Timucuan Preserve will host World Migratory Bird Day on April 22, 2023, with special arts and crafts, hikes, spotting scope chats, and the Great Migration Obstacle Course to help the community connect with the preserve and the birds that live here. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/wmbd23.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/khc2023.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2023 09:48:00 EST On February 18 and 25, Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, a unit of the National Park Service, will host Kingsley Heritage Celebration at Kingsley Plantation. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/khc2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/tsnicole.htm Tue, 08 Nov 2022 09:30:00 EST Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve to Close Ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/tsnicole.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/ianopen.htm Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:20:00 EST Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve is open now that Hurricane Ian has passed. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/ianopen.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/hurricaneian.htm Tue, 27 Sep 2022 08:46:00 EST Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, including Fort Caroline National Memorial, Kingsley Plantation, Cedar Point, Theodore Roosevelt Area and Spanish Pond will be closed as of 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 27 with the approach of Hurricane Ian. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/hurricaneian.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/kp-dcp.htm Mon, 12 Sep 2022 07:54:00 EST The park is in the early stages of preparing a Development Concept Plan (DCP) for the plantation site and is seeking input from the public to inform early ideas for the future of the site. A public commenting period will be open from September 12 to October 14, 2022 and includes opportunities to submit written comments and participate in public meetings. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/kp-dcp.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/birdhikes22.htm Tue, 23 Aug 2022 05:38:00 EST Timucuan Preserve is partnering with the Duval Audubon Society to host monthly bird hikes at Fort Caroline National Memorial from September through March 2023. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/birdhikes22.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/wmbd2022.htm Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:14:00 EST During spring migration, birds from around the world make Timucuan Preserve their temporary homes. To celebrate, Timucuan Preserve will host Migratory Bird Day on April 23, 2022, with special addition stickers, water coloring, videos, and hikes to help the community connect with the preserve and the birds that live here. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/wmbd2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/7creeksfest.htm Tue, 15 Mar 2022 07:04:00 EST Park partners and nonprofits will host the event that will feature nature activities, exhibits, live music and more in the 7 Creeks Recreation Area https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/7creeksfest.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/2021-12-16-symposium.htm Thu, 16 Dec 2021 10:19:00 EST Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve is hosting the ninth Timucuan Science and History Symposium on Friday, January 28th, 2022 in partnership with Talbot Islands State Parks and Timucuan Parks Foundation. The event will be held at the Florida Park Service’s Ribault Club on Fort George Island in Jacksonville, Florida. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/2021-12-16-symposium.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/2021-11-07-spanam-ea.htm Sun, 07 Nov 2021 03:57:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has released for public review an Environmental Assessment (EA) of the Spanish-American War Battery, a newly acquired asset within Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/2021-11-07-spanam-ea.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/spanish-pond-boardwalk-improvements.htm Tue, 28 Sep 2021 10:28:00 EST Timucuan Preserve will be replacing segments of the Spanish Pond Trail boardwalk, during construction the trail remains open. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/spanish-pond-boardwalk-improvements.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/elsa.htm Tue, 06 Jul 2021 09:18:00 EST Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, including Fort Caroline National Memorial, Kingsley Plantation, Cedar Point, Theodore Roosevelt Area and Spanish Pond will be closed as of 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 6 with the approach of Tropical Storm Elsa. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/elsa.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/jaxparks-and-partners-brand-and-enhance-network-of-public-lands.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2020 08:31:00 EST Project Leaders Celebrate Completion After Two Decades of Collaboration https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/jaxparks-and-partners-brand-and-enhance-network-of-public-lands.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/timucuan-preserve-reopens-after-tropical-storm-eta.htm Fri, 13 Nov 2020 04:23:00 EST Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve is open now that the threat of Tropical Storm Eta has passed. Kingsley Plantation and Fort Caroline National Memorial are open Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Cedar Point, Theodore Roosevelt Area and Spanish Pond are open daily from sunrise to sunset. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/timucuan-preserve-reopens-after-tropical-storm-eta.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/hurricane-eta.htm Wed, 11 Nov 2020 09:22:00 EST Closures include Fort Caroline National Memorial, Kingsley Plantation, Cedar Point, Theodore Roosevelt Area, and Spanish Pond. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/hurricane-eta.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/timucuan-preserve-to-host-meeting-on-spanish-american-war-battery-planning.htm Thu, 05 Nov 2020 04:23:00 EST Timucuan Preserve, invites you to participate in a civic engagement meeting to help determine the best way to provide access to, and education about, the recently acquired Spanish-American War Battery on Fort Caroline Road. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/timucuan-preserve-to-host-meeting-on-spanish-american-war-battery-planning.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/timucuan-ecological-and-historic-preserve-is-increasing-access-at-fort-caroline-national-memorial-and-kingsley-plantation.htm Sat, 10 Oct 2020 05:00:00 EST Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve will increase access to Fort Caroline National Memorial and Kingsley Plantation. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/timucuan-ecological-and-historic-preserve-is-increasing-access-at-fort-caroline-national-memorial-and-kingsley-plantation.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/timucuan-ecological-and-historic-preserve-to-close-as-hurricane-isaias-approaches.htm Sat, 01 Aug 2020 08:34:00 EST Closures include Fort Caroline National Memorial, Kingsley Plantation, Cedar Point, Theodore Roosevelt Area, and Spanish Pond. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/timucuan-ecological-and-historic-preserve-to-close-as-hurricane-isaias-approaches.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/virtualcampout.htm Wed, 20 May 2020 11:00:00 EST Join park rangers from Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24 for the 2020 National Park Service, Interior Region 2 Virtual Campout. Parks in the South-Atlantic Gulf Region are working together to bring the parks to your backyards and living rooms through this virtual experience. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/virtualcampout.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/timucuan-ecological-and-historic-preserve-is-beginning-to-increase-recreational-access-to-park-grounds.htm Tue, 05 May 2020 04:50:00 EST The National Park Service is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and is using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/timucuan-ecological-and-historic-preserve-is-beginning-to-increase-recreational-access-to-park-grounds.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/covid19-add.htm Fri, 03 Apr 2020 05:12:00 EST Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve is announcing additional modifications to operations in response to guidance from Duval County and the state of Florida. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/covid19-add.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/covid19.htm Mon, 16 Mar 2020 20:18:00 EST Fort Caroline National Memorial, Kingsley Plantation and Ribault Column are temporarily closed. Visitors may access trails and the boat ramp at Cedar Point. Trails at Theodore Roosevelt Area and Spanish Pond remain open. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/covid19.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/2020-kingsley-heritage-celebration.htm Thu, 23 Jan 2020 03:49:00 EST On February 15 and 22, Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, a unit of the National Park Service, will host Kingsley Heritage Celebration at Kingsley Plantation. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/2020-kingsley-heritage-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/thunder2019.htm Sun, 03 Nov 2019 07:13:00 EST Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve invites you to “Thunder on the River,” on November 9 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm for a living history event with interactive historic games, living historians, cannon firings and musket demonstrations. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/thunder2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/harvest-day-at-kingsley-plantation.htm Wed, 25 Sep 2019 09:25:00 EST On Saturday, October 12, 2019, Timucuan Preserve, a unit of the National Park Service, will host Harvest Day, a special event marking the end of the harvest season at Kingsley Plantation. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/harvest-day-at-kingsley-plantation.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/timucuan-ecological-and-historic-preserve-reopens-after-hurricane-dorian.htm Fri, 06 Sep 2019 07:09:00 EST Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve will reopen on Saturday September 7 at 9:00 a.m. now that the threat of Hurricane Dorian has passed. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/timucuan-ecological-and-historic-preserve-reopens-after-hurricane-dorian.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/timucuan-ecological-and-historic-preserve-to-close-as-hurricane-dorian-approaches.htm Thu, 29 Aug 2019 07:44:00 EST Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, including Fort Caroline National Memorial, Kingsley Plantation, Cedar Point and Theodore Roosevelt Area will be closed as of 5:00 p.m. Thursday August, 29, 2019 with the approach of Hurricane Dorian. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/timucuan-ecological-and-historic-preserve-to-close-as-hurricane-dorian-approaches.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/nationwide-bell-ringing-ceremony-at-kingsley-plantation.htm Tue, 20 Aug 2019 10:36:00 EST Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve invites you to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the first landing of enslaved Africans in English-occupied North America. Bells have traditionally served as symbols of freedom. The National Park Service and its partners are inviting all 419 national parks, NPS programs, community partners, and the public to come together in solidarity to ring bells simultaneously across the nation for four minutes--one for each century--to honor the first Africans who landed at Point Comfort in 1619 and 400 years of African American history. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/nationwide-bell-ringing-ceremony-at-kingsley-plantation.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/2018-economic-impact.htm Wed, 19 Jun 2019 11:39:00 EST A National Park Service (NPS) study found that in 2018, 1.1 million park visitors spent an estimated $67.0 million in local gateway regions while visiting Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/2018-economic-impact.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/2019-ribault-landing.htm Mon, 22 Apr 2019 11:50:00 EST Local history will come alive at Fort Caroline National Memorial on Saturday May 4, 2019 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, during the annual commemoration of the French naval expedition that landed along the banks of the St. Johns River in the 16th century. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/2019-ribault-landing.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/imbd-2019.htm Mon, 01 Apr 2019 09:12:00 EST On Saturday, April 13, Fort Caroline National Memorial will host the 6th annual Explore the Outdoors: International Migratory Bird Day https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/imbd-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/kingsley-heritage-celebration-2019.htm Tue, 05 Mar 2019 11:43:00 EST Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve invites you to the 21th annual Kingsley Heritage Celebration being held on March 16 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/kingsley-heritage-celebration-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/spanampr.htm Tue, 18 Dec 2018 04:41:00 EST Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve accepted the deed on a Spanish-American War fortification from the North Florida Land Trust (NFLT) in a ceremony on December 14, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/spanampr.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/hurricane-michael.htm Tue, 09 Oct 2018 11:52:00 EST The Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve which includes Fort Caroline National Memorial and Kingsley Plantation will be closed as of 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 9, 2018, due to the approach of Hurricane Michael. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/hurricane-michael.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/slave-dwelling-project.htm Mon, 09 Apr 2018 06:44:00 EST Event brings nationally-acclaimed program to Florida for the first time, seeks to share history of African-American slavery in North Florida https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/slave-dwelling-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/khc2018.htm Wed, 07 Feb 2018 08:34:00 EST The National Park Service is excited to invite the public to the 20th Annual Kingsley Heritage Celebration during the last two Saturdays in February. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/khc2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/2018symposium.htm Wed, 20 Dec 2017 09:57:00 EST Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve is hosting the Seventh Annual Science & History Symposium on Friday, January 26, 2018 at the Florida Park Service’s Ribault Club on Fort George Island in Jacksonville, Florida. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/2018symposium.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/2017-thunder.htm Sun, 29 Oct 2017 06:53:00 EST The National Park Service invites the public to the 2nd Annual Thunder on the River Living History Day. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/2017-thunder.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/timucuan-ecological-and-historic-preserve-to-close-as-hurricane-irma-approaches.htm Wed, 06 Sep 2017 08:20:00 EST The Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve which includes Fort Caroline National Memorial and Kingsley Plantation will be closed as of 5:00 p.m., Thursday, September 7, 2017, due to the approach of Hurricane Irma. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/timucuan-ecological-and-historic-preserve-to-close-as-hurricane-irma-approaches.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/kingsley-heritage-celebration-2017.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2017 09:54:00 EST The National Park Service invites the public to the 19th Annual Kingsley Heritage Celebration during the last two Saturdays in February. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/kingsley-heritage-celebration-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/symposium-17.htm Tue, 29 Nov 2016 08:03:00 EST Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve is hosting the Sixth Annual Science & History Symposium on Friday, January 27, 2017 at the historic Ribault Club on Fort George Island in Jacksonville, Florida. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/symposium-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/hurricanematthew.htm Wed, 05 Oct 2016 07:08:00 EST The Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve which includes Fort Caroline National Memorial and Kingsley Plantation will be closed as of 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 5, 2016, due to the approach of Hurricane Matthew. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/hurricanematthew.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/harvest-day-2016.htm Tue, 20 Sep 2016 11:47:00 EST CANCELED: On Saturday, October 8, 2016, the Timucuan Preserve, a unit of the National Park Service, will host a free event called Harvest Day, a special event marking the end of the harvest season at Kingsley Plantation. Harvest Day was a tradition at Zephaniah Kingsley’s plantation. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/harvest-day-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/2016-tropical-storm.htm Wed, 31 Aug 2016 07:50:00 EST The park will close due to the approach of Tropical Depression Nine (TD-9). https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/2016-tropical-storm.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/nps100.htm Sun, 21 Aug 2016 06:11:00 EST The National Park Service turns 100 on August 25th. Join us to celebrate with events throughout the Timucuan Preserve. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/nps100.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/explorar.htm Thu, 18 Aug 2016 05:08:00 EST Join us on Saturday, September 10th, for Dare to Explore/Atrévete a Explorar, a free outdoor event filled with activities such as kayaking, fishing, hiking, virtual caching and wildlife watching. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/explorar.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/microp.htm Mon, 18 Jul 2016 09:55:00 EST . The Jacksonville chapter of CISV, a global organization that educates and inspires action for a more just and peaceful world has brought a group of 19 volunteers from 10 countries, including the United States to assist the National Park Service, the St. Johns Riverkeeper, Timucuan Parks Foundation and the Northeast Florida Aquatic Preserves conduct a microplastics study. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/microp.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/bioblitz.htm Wed, 11 May 2016 10:59:00 EST On May 20-21, national parks across the country, including Fort Caroline National Memorial, will participate in the National Parks BioBlitz. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/bioblitz.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/fire16.htm Wed, 06 Apr 2016 11:34:00 EST The National Park Service, Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve is preparing a Fire Management Plan and Environmental Assessment. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/fire16.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/imbd-2016.htm Thu, 17 Mar 2016 05:43:00 EST 3rd Annual International Migratory Bird Day — Spread your wings for bird conservation https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/imbd-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/transportation-grant.htm Mon, 14 Dec 2015 10:25:00 EST The Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve is one of 113 national parks selected to receive a 2015 field trip grant from the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America&#’;s national. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/transportation-grant.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/npld.htm Wed, 02 Sep 2015 10:01:00 EST In partnership with Fort George Island Cultural State Park, the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve will be hosting opportunities for conservationists of all ages to restore and beautify their public lands from the Kingsley Plantation to Point Isabel. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/npld.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/2015grants.htm Wed, 20 May 2015 06:28:00 EST The National Park Service and its official Friends Group, the Timucuan Trail Parks Foundation, are proud to announce the three recipients of $500 research grants from the “Timucuan Preserve Student Research Grant Program.” https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/2015grants.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/music-in-the-park.htm Wed, 13 May 2015 10:34:00 EST In celebration of the upcoming 100th birthday of the National Park Service, the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve will begin a free concert series in the park. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/music-in-the-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/FYP-Exhibit.htm Mon, 20 Apr 2015 06:05:00 EST The exhibits feature Congressman Charles “Charlie” E. Bennett, Florida’s longest serving Congressman, and the story behind the creation of Fort Caroline National Memorial and the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/FYP-Exhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/Superintendent.htm Tue, 14 Apr 2015 08:19:00 EST Southeast Regional Director Stan Austin announced that Chris Hughes has been selected as the superintendent of Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve in Jacksonville, Fla. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/Superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/IMBD2015.htm Tue, 31 Mar 2015 05:39:00 EST On Saturday, April 25, 2015, the National Park Service is co-hosting International Migratory Bird Day with the Florida Park Service’s Little Talbot Island State Park. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/IMBD2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/harvest-day-14.htm Mon, 22 Sep 2014 09:38:00 EST On Saturday, October 4, 2014, the Timucuan Preserve, a unit of the National Park Service, will host Harvest Day, a special event marking the end of the harvest season at Kingsley Plantation. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/harvest-day-14.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/am-beach-museum.htm Mon, 25 Aug 2014 09:59:00 EST The American Beach Museum will officially open on Saturday, September 6, 2014 with a Grand Opening Ceremony from 11:00 A.M. to 4: P.M. at American Beach Community Center, 1600 Julia Street, American Beach, Florida 32034. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/am-beach-museum.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/boat-tour-cfp.htm Sun, 24 Aug 2014 06:17:00 EST A Limited Commercial Use Authorization to Operate Interpretive Boat Tours from Sisters Creek to Kingsley Plantation and Fort Caroline National Memorial and Limited Food and Beverage, Merchandise, and Sundries. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/boat-tour-cfp.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/tourism.htm Thu, 24 Jul 2014 06:58:00 EST Report shows visitor spending supports 2,050 jobs in local economy. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/tourism.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/2014grants.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2014 06:49:00 EST The National Park Service and its official Friends Group, the Timucuan Trail Parks Foundation, are proud to announce the four recipients of $500 research grants from the “Timucuan Preserve Student Research Grant Program.” https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/2014grants.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/imbd.htm Thu, 24 Apr 2014 09:07:00 EST Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) on May 10, 2014 at the Timucuan Preserve. Activities will begin at 9:00 a.m. and continue until 3:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/imbd.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/2014-nps-week.htm Tue, 08 Apr 2014 10:26:00 EST This year the event takes place from Saturday, April 19 through Sunday, April 27 and the theme is, “Go Wild!” https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/2014-nps-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/economic-benefit.htm Tue, 04 Mar 2014 08:26:00 EST Report shows visitor spending supports 2,015 jobs in local economy. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/impactgrant.htm Wed, 13 Nov 2013 05:02:00 EST Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve Partners with University of North Florida, Timucuan Trail Parks Foundation and the National Park Foundation to Support Interactive and Engaging Projects That Will Strengthen Americans’ Connection With Their National Parks. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/impactgrant.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/end-of-shutdown.htm Fri, 18 Oct 2013 08:41:00 EST Visitors can access public areas, roads and all facilities. Timucuan Preserve and Fort Caroline have been closed since October 1 due to the lapse in Congressional appropriations. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/end-of-shutdown.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/harvest-day-2013.htm Sun, 22 Sep 2013 11:06:00 EST On Saturday, October 5, 2013, the Timucuan Preserve, a unit of the National Park Service, will host Harvest Day, a special event marking the end of the harvest season at Kingsley Plantation. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/harvest-day-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/tram-fonsi.htm Sun, 11 Aug 2013 10:00:00 EST On August 2, 2013, Regional Director Stan Austin approved the Finding of No Significant Impact for the Kingsley Plantation – Ribault Club Interpretive Tram Tour. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/tram-fonsi.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/audio-tour.htm Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:30:00 EST Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve Superintendent Barbara Goodman announced today the unveiling of a new audio tour entitled, “The Lion’s Storyteller”. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/audio-tour.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/2013-research-grant-winners.htm Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:01:00 EST The National Park Service and its official Friends Group, the Timucuan Trail Parks Foundation, are proud to announce the first two recipients of $500 research grants from the “Timucuan Preserve Student Research Grant Program,”. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/2013-research-grant-winners.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/public-archaeology-day.htm Wed, 22 May 2013 10:01:00 EST At “Public Archaeology Day” on June 8th the University of Florida Anthropology Department will present their discoveries from this summer’s field school. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/public-archaeology-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/2013-french-week.htm Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:46:00 EST Join the annual commemoration of the anniversary of the French naval expedition that came to Florida in 1562. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/2013-french-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/2013-np-week.htm Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:09:00 EST The Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, Jacksonville’s National Park, will celebrate National Park Week April 21st-27th with special programs available to visitors. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/2013-np-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/symposium.htm Sun, 23 Dec 2012 05:09:00 EST The Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve to host two science events in January at the Ribault Club on Fort George Island in partnership with the Florida Park Service and the Timucuan Trail Parks Foundation. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/symposium.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/st-john-150.htm Wed, 10 Oct 2012 07:21:00 EST On October 20 and 21, the Timucuan Preserve, a unit of the National Park Service, will host the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of St. Johns Bluff. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/st-john-150.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/harvest-day.htm Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:03:00 EST On Saturday, October 6, 2012, the Timucuan Preserve will host Harvest Day, a special event marking the end of the harvest season at Kingsley Plantation. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/harvest-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/450th-anniversary.htm Tue, 01 May 2012 05:31:00 EST Fort Caroline National Memorial will observe the 450th Anniversary of the landing of a French naval expedition in Florida in a ceremony today at 10 a.m. The event is part of the week-long celebration of French Week in Jacksonville. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/450th-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/sixteenth-century-living-history-weekend-2011.htm Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:06:00 EST Fort Caroline hosts a living history weekend. https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/sixteenth-century-living-history-weekend-2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/archaeological-discovery.htm Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:24:00 EST Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve Announces Significant Archaeological Discovery at Kingsley Plantation https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/news/archaeological-discovery.htm