Over 200 military youth and their families were introduced to the natural beauty and historical significance of Jacksonville’s parks and preserve through the Blue Star Outdoor Exploration program. This initiative, a collaboration between the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, Timucuan Parks Foundation (TPF), and Blue Star Families Jacksonville, offered five events in 2024 aimed at connecting military families with the outdoors and local heritage.
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“This year’s program introduced these military families to the amazing assets and rich history that we find in our parks and preserves through a partnership with the national nonprofit and our park partners,” said Felicia Boyd, Program and Outreach Director for TPF. “We taught them the basics of ethical angling and introduced them to the Gullah Geechee fishing heritage, connected them to the history in our city, state, and national parks, and showcased the ecology that thrives in our preserved natural spaces.”