News Release

Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve to Host Science and History Symposium on January 28th

Date: December 16, 2021
Contact: Steve Kidd, 904-805-7510

JACKSONVILLE – 12/16/21 – Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve is hosting the ninth Timucuan Science and History Symposium on Friday, January 28^th, 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. Researchers, students, and community members are welcome to attend and learn more about the exciting research projects being conducted in Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. A variety of topics ranging from coastal habitat restoration and salt marsh ecology to archeological research and historic studies will be presented. A full list of speakers and topics can be found at:

https://www.nps.gov/timu/learn/nature/symposiumagenda.htm

Steve Kidd, Chief of Science and Resource Management, said, “We are thrilled to host the ninth Timucuan Science and History Symposium. This event brings researchers from around the country together to share the outstanding research that is being conducted throughout the preserve. This is an excellent opportunity for students and the public to learn more about the work being done in Jacksonville’s National Park Service unit.”

Early bird registration runs from now until December 31^st at $35. The registration rises to $45 on January 1^st. Student registration is $15 from now until registration closes on January 24^th or when we have 100 registrants, whichever comes first. Lunch is included with registration. More information and the link to registration can be found at: 

https://www.timucuanparks.org/symposium/