Florida State Parks Foundation Press Releases - EIN Presswire

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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Published on March 9, 2020 - 12:00 GMT

Florida Power & Light Company grant provides wheelchair accessible electric tram at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

The electric tram is a great resource to help visitors access the beautiful park in a sustainable way TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A six-person wheelchair accessible electric tram is in service at John D. MacArthur …

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Published on March 2, 2020 - 13:00 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Announces New Board Member

Liza McFadden, former advisor to Governor Jeb Bush, and President of the Barbara Bush Foundation, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the board. TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks …

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Published on February 20, 2020 - 18:00 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Names Legislative Park Champion of the Year

Celebrates Award for America’s Best State Park System and Marks 85th Anniversary TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, at the Florida Capitol, the Florida State Parks Foundation presented State Representative …

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Published on January 31, 2020 - 15:15 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Urges Legislature to Fully Fund Our State Parks

It is critical that the Florida Park Service receives adequate funding TALLAHASSEE, FL, USA, January 31, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation today urged legislators to fully fund Governor DeSantis’ 2020-21 budget request for …

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Published on January 15, 2020 - 13:00 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Grant will boost children’s education programs at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

A waterside building has been converted and equipped with desks, microscopes and other equipment for visiting school groups. TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation announced today that a …

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Published on January 13, 2020 - 13:00 GMT

Access for All – Building a Boat That Everyone Can Ride

The first wheelchair accessible glass bottom boat for Florida State Parks TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation has completed the design for the first wheelchair-accessible glass-bottom …

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Published on December 30, 2019 - 13:30 GMT

Major Grant will allow Hurricane Michael-damaged Group Camp at St. Andrews State Park to be restored

Florida State Parks Foundation grant will allow hurricane-damaged group camp to be restored and improved TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, December 30, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation announced today that a major grant from …

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Published on December 9, 2019 - 13:00 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation elects Tammy Gustafson to Board of Directors

Senior executive with Universal Parks and Resorts joins Foundation Board LONGWOOOD, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 9, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation is pleased to announce that Tammy Gustafson has been elected to the …

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Published on November 18, 2019 - 18:51 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Applauds 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, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, November 18, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation today applauded …

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