Florida State Parks Foundation Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on June 10, 2021 - 12:00 GMT

Florida State Beach Parks Are Listed Among Best in The Nation

Florida State Parks has 100 miles of the best beaches in the state and arguably the world, TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Florida’s award-winning state parks are rightly acknowledged as the best in the nation and one …

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Published on June 7, 2021 - 12:00 GMT

Silver Springs State Park’s First Wheelchair Accessible Glass Bottom Boat Successfully Completes Sea Trials

It is expected to enter regular service in the next few weeks TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, June 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The first wheelchair-accessible glass bottom boat to join the Silver Springs State Park’s fleet has successfully …

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Published on June 4, 2021 - 12:00 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Announces Major Partnership with Gulf Power on Park Enhancement Projects across Panhandle

Maintaining these state parks is a high priority TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation is partnering with the Gulf Power Foundation on three park enhancement projects in the Panhandle worth …

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Published on May 21, 2021 - 12:00 GMT

State Parks Nationwide Report Record Number of Visitors During COVID

State parks provided a safe, healthy and enjoyable way to experience the great outdoors LONGWOOOD, FLORIDA, USA, May 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- While much of the nation was shut down last year due to COVID 19, state parks and forests provided a safe …

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Published on May 11, 2021 - 12:00 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Announces Awardees of Inaugural Small Grants Program

Six Florida state parks have been awarded funding TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Six Florida state parks have been awarded funding under a small-grants program launched this year by the Florida State Parks Foundation …

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Published on May 3, 2021 - 12:26 GMT

The Florida State Parks Foundation Celebrates A Momentous 2021 Legislative Session

This is a year of record funding TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation today applauded the Legislature’s decision to fully fund Florida’s award-winning state parks. “In every sense …

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Published on April 30, 2021 - 12:00 GMT

Florida State Parks Have Their Own Specialty License Plate

Will provide significant and ongoing funding TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation today applauded the Legislature’s decision to authorize a specialty license plate for Florida’s award- …

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Published on April 29, 2021 - 12:00 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Announces Plan to Plant Another 100,000 Longleaf Pines by Earth Day 2022

The first round of seedlings were planted at twelve state parks across the state TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation’s Plant a Pine Campaign has been so successful that it has been …

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Published on April 19, 2021 - 17:27 GMT

Florida State Parks Specialty License Plate Clears Final Committee Stops in the House and Senate

Will provide significant and ongoing funding to protect and preserve Florida’s state parks TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 19, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation's bid to get a specialty license plate to support …

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Published on April 12, 2021 - 12:00 GMT

Trail Dedicated to the Memory of Representative Kristin Jacobs at Lake Kissimmee State Park

This trail is a fitting tribute to ensure her legacy continues TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 12, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A six-mile hiking-mountain biking trail was officially dedicated at Lake Kissimmee State Park on Saturday in memory of …

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Published on April 8, 2021 - 12:00 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Celebrates Volunteer Accomplishments During National Volunteer Month

TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation today congratulated the army of state park volunteers during National Volunteer Month, who in the last nine months contributed almost 630,000 hours to …

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Published on March 25, 2021 - 12:00 GMT

Florida’s State Parks Get Overwhelming Thumbs-up from Visitors

Great opportunities to explore, relax and connect with nature. TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 90 percent of visitors think that Florida’s award-winning state parks and trails are special places offering …

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Published on March 9, 2021 - 13:00 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Announces Derek Bruce as New Board Member

A tremendous asset to the Foundation as we further our mission of supporting Florida’s fabulous state parks TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation is pleased to announce that Derek Bruce …

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 16:00 GMT

Fort Mose Historic State Park celebrates Black History Month with launch of Flight to Freedom Trail initiative

Interactive, educational signage will bring trail to life TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In celebration of Black History Month, Fort Mose Historic State Park has partnered with Florida Power & Light Company …

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Published on February 11, 2021 - 13:00 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation announces major grant for one-of-a-kind Serenity Garden

It could be the first of many to be created around the country and overseas, TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, February 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation has announced a $200,000 grant for the Serenity Garden at Wekiwa …

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Published on January 28, 2021 - 21:33 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Welcomes Governor DeSantis’ Budget Recommendations for America’s Best Parks

The Governor’s recommended budget shows his commitment to a bolder, brighter, and better Florida through our state parks TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation today welcomed Governor …

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Published on January 27, 2021 - 13:00 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Seeks Specialty License Plate to Support Florida State Parks

About $1 billion dollars is needed to reinvest in aging infrastructure and provide needed facilities TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation has won bipartisan support in its bid to get …

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Published on January 25, 2021 - 13:00 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation and Bass Pro Shops Participate in Tree Planting at Gold Head Branch State Park

The goal to plant 100,000 pine seedlings in the first year will be exceeded TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Representatives of Bass Pro Shops and the Florida State Parks Foundation participated in a tree planting …

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Published on January 6, 2021 - 13:00 GMT

William G. & Marie Selby Foundation $75,000 Grant Allows Fishing Pier Construction to start at Oscar Scherer State Park

The fully ADA-compliant pier will provide both a fishing pier and a focus for the park's environmental education programs TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, USA, January 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A project to build a fishing pier and boardwalk at Oscar …

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Published on December 29, 2020 - 13:00 GMT

Welcome the New Year with a Walk in the Park

A great way to learn about the nature and history of our fabulous award-winning state parks TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, December 29, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Celebrate New Year’s Day by starting 2021 on the right foot with a First Day Hike. You …

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