Florida State Parks Foundation Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on August 10, 2022 - 13:29 GMT

Manatee Care Supports Thriving Growth at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Manatees cared for at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park are thriving with expert care, rehabilitation services and dietary support thanks in part to a $25,000 …

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Published on July 18, 2022 - 12:46 GMT

Spanish-Translated Junior Ranger Kits Now Available in Print at 27 Florida State Parks

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recognizing Latino Conservation Week, the Florida State Parks Foundation announced today that 27 Florida State Parks in Central and South Florida now have Spanish-translated Junior …

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Published on July 8, 2022 - 13:07 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Welcomes Chuck Hatcher as Director of Division of Recreation and Parks

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation welcomes today’s announcement that Chuck Hatcher has been named Director of the Division of Recreation and Parks. Chuck has served as Acting …

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Published on June 16, 2022 - 13:24 GMT

New Primitive Group Camp Facilities Open at St. Andrews State Park

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After sustaining significant damage from Hurricane Michael in 2018, St. Andrews State Park in Panama City Beach looked to restore and upgrade with several construction …

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Published on June 11, 2022 - 20:22 GMT

New Underwater Coral Reef Camera Launched at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

KEY LARGO, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new 360° coral reef camera was unveiled today at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park during its World Ocean Day event. This unique underwater camera livestreams the reef and its …

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Published on May 23, 2022 - 13:23 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Announces Returning Board Member Richard Goldman

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation is pleased to announce Richard Goldman has been elected to its Board of Directors. Previously serving on the Foundation’s Board for a full-term of …

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Published on May 17, 2022 - 13:34 GMT

Making Florida’s Beaches More Accessible: 10 Mobility Assistive Floating Devices Provided to State Parks

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As a lead-up to summer, seven coastal Florida State Parks recently received a total of 10 beach accessible floating wheelchairs through a continued partnership between the Florida …

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Published on May 3, 2022 - 12:43 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Announces 2022 Small Grants Program Awardees

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Five Florida State Parks Friends groups have been awarded funding through the Florida State Parks Foundation small grants program for 2022. Launched in 2021, the Foundation allocates …

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Published on April 25, 2022 - 13:42 GMT

Accessible Lake Osprey Fishing Pier Opens at Oscar Scherer State Park

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oscar Scherer State Park held a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday to open the first phase of its new, accessible fishing pier and boardwalk, a project that has been in the works for …

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Published on April 22, 2022 - 18:33 GMT

Celebrating Earth Day, the Florida State Parks Foundation Plans for Next Year of Pine Tree Plantings

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, April 22, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This Earth Day, the Florida State Parks Foundation recognizes the thousands of individual donations that have made its Plant a Pine initiative successful and looks to this next …

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Published on April 5, 2022 - 12:53 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Recognizes Volunteer Contributions During National Volunteer Month

Recognizing 31 volunteers for exceptional service during State Fiscal Year 2020-2021 TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, April 5, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Florida State Parks volunteers play a vital role in supporting park operations, and this …

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Published on March 28, 2022 - 12:00 GMT

Florida State Parks Specialty License Plate Now Available

The Florida State Parks specialty license plate has been delivered to tax collector offices and license plate agencies statewide TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation announced today …

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Published on March 21, 2022 - 12:00 GMT

A week-long celebration announced to salute the nation’s state parks

Our aim is to increase the visibility of state parks by sharing the story of state parks and their many benefits TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, USA, March 21, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Association of State Parks Foundation has declared the week of …

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Published on March 16, 2022 - 16:38 GMT

Groundbreaking ceremony held at Wekiwa Springs State Park for one-of-a-kind Serenity Garden

This innovative project will expand access and enhance the park experience for visitors with diverse abilities and special needs LONGWOOOD, FL, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Serenity Garden project at Wekiwa Springs State Park …

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Published on March 14, 2022 - 17:53 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Celebrates Historic 2022 Parks Improvement Budget from the Florida Legislature

Florida’s state parks and trails are one of the state’s greatest success stories. TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation today applauded the Legislature’s decision to massively increase …

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Published on March 14, 2022 - 12:00 GMT

Volunteers are the backbone of the nation's state parks

There are always volunteer opportunities year-round, TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, USA, March 14, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The nation’s state parks are among the best in the world, but they would not be able to operate as they do without millions of dedicated …

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Published on February 28, 2022 - 16:31 GMT

Foundation Awarded Major Grant To Construct Historic Fort Mose near St. Augustine

One of the most significant cultural and historical sites in the United States TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation announced today that it has been awarded a $933,500 grant from …

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Published on February 18, 2022 - 13:00 GMT

Awards from the Sea Turtle Grants Program boosts sea turtle education and protection at two Florida State Parks

The Sea Turtle Grants Program is funded from proceeds from the sale of the Florida Sea Turtle License Plate TALLAHASSEE, UNITED STATES, February 18, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation announced today that two grants from the …

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Published on February 10, 2022 - 13:00 GMT

The Florida State Parks Foundation Announces New Partnership to Honor Two Civil Rights Leaders

Dr. Von D. Mizell – Eula Johnson State Park is an incredible natural oasis in an urban setting, and the park’s inspiring history makes it that much more amazing TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State …

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Published on January 31, 2022 - 13:00 GMT

The Florida State Parks Foundation Celebrates Reopening of William J. ‘Billy Joe’ Rish Recreation Area

The 100-acre addition, located in Port St. Joe, is open year-round and is specifically designated for people with disabilities TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, January 31, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Friday, the Florida Park Service officially …

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