Florida State Parks Foundation Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on November 9, 2020 - 13:00 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Announces 2020-21 Board Officers

TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation has announced its board officers for 2020-2021 to provide critical leadership to ensure the organization’s continued growth and success. Officers …

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Published on November 2, 2020 - 13:00 GMT

Wekiwa Springs State Park Celebrates its 50th Anniversary With New Sign

APOPKA, FLORIDA, USA, November 2, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new sign now welcomes visitors to central Florida’s Wekiwa Springs State Park as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations. The five-foot-tall Florida panther sign stands in front of the …

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Published on October 20, 2020 - 12:00 GMT

Major Grant to Benefit the Sea Turtle Program at MacArthur Beach State Park

The park is a valuable marine learning center for the school children of the community. TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation announced today that a major grant from the Batchelor …

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Published on October 6, 2020 - 22:01 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Presented with $50,000 Check from Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund

It is a gift that will continue to grow and flourish for many years to come TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation was today presented with a $50,000 check from the Bass Pro Shops and …

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Published on September 30, 2020 - 12:00 GMT

Florida State Park Volunteers Contribute Over One Million Hours Service

There are more than 10,400 volunteers who safely work alongside park staff. TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation today congratulated the army of state park volunteers who last year …

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Published on September 22, 2020 - 12:00 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Receives Major Matching Grant From Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund

A gift that will continue to grow and flourish for many years to come TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation has received a $50,000 grant from Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund …

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Published on September 9, 2020 - 12:00 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation helps fund new pavilion for Florida horse riders

Fechtel is a mecca for horse riders with over 26 miles of multi-use trails TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new pavilion at one of Florida’s most popular horse-riding destinations has been completed, thanks to a …

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Published on August 25, 2020 - 12:00 GMT

$1 million bequest will boost birding in Florida’s State Parks

TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation has received a $1 million bequest from a former Indialantic resident who was both a passionate birder and long-term Florida State Park volunteer. …

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Published on August 13, 2020 - 12:00 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Seeks to Fill 150 Volunteer Jobs

There is a pressing need for volunteers with special skills TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation is working with the Florida Park Service to help fill more than 150 special volunteer …

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Published on August 3, 2020 - 12:00 GMT

Wekiva Wilderness Trust Founder Recognized for Lifetime Service

46-year volunteer receives first-ever honorary lifetime membership APOPKA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- John Leaman, a 46-year volunteer at Wekiwa Springs State Park, has been named the first-ever Honorary Lifetime Member of …

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Published on July 23, 2020 - 12:00 GMT

Florida’s State Parks Score High on Accessibility

The Florida Park Serve and the Foundation are committed to ensuring that our visitors with disabilities are included and immersed in our park experience TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Florida’s award-winning state …

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Published on July 15, 2020 - 12:00 GMT

Florida State Parks provide safe refuge for those wanting to enjoy the great outdoors

Florida’s state parks are the ideal place to commune with nature, reduce stress levels and unwind. TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Florida’s magnificent award-winning state parks provide a safe, healthy and enjoyable …

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Published on June 30, 2020 - 17:20 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Welcomes Governor DeSantis’s decision to fully fund State Parks

It is difficult to think of a better return on the investment anywhere TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation today welcomed the Governor’s decision to fully fund Florida’s award-winning …

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Published on June 23, 2020 - 12:00 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Sets Goal To Plant 100,000 Longleaf Pines by Earth Day 2021

At least 55-acres of seedlings can be planted TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation’s Plant a Pine Campaign has been so successful that at least 55-acres of seedlings can be planted, …

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Published on June 16, 2020 - 12:00 GMT

Major Grant from the Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Fund Enables Construction to Begin on Accessible Glass-Bottom Boat

Boat is due in service by the end of 2020 TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation announced today that thanks to a $90,000 grant from the Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Fund, construction will …

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Published on May 18, 2020 - 12:00 GMT

Volunteers Welcomed Back at Florida’s Award-Winning State Parks

Volunteers are urged to sign up to support Florida state parks TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 18, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Florida’s 175 award-winning state parks and trails are now open again and volunteers are being urged to sign up to support …

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Published on May 1, 2020 - 15:55 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Welcomes The First Phase of Park Openings

Our residents and visitors will again be able to spend quality time outdoors in a safe environment. TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation welcomes the decision to begin reopening Florida’s …

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Published on April 13, 2020 - 12:00 GMT

Sea Turtle Conservancy Grant will improve sea turtle data collection at Florida State Parks

The Florida Park Service manages some of the highest density sea turtle nesting beaches in the state. TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A major grant from the Sea Turtle Conservancy will help improve sea turtle data …

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Published on April 11, 2020 - 18:06 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Mourns the Passing of Board Member, Representative Kristin Jacobs

Florida loses a passionate advocate for the environment TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It is with great sadness that the Florida State Parks Foundation has learned of the death of Florida State Representative …

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Published on March 19, 2020 - 17:00 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Welcomes Budget for America’s Best Parks

It is vital that the Florida Park Service receives adequate funding to ensure that our state parks continue to be the best that they can be TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation today …

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