October 26, 2019
The exhibition opens to the public Oct. 30 and runs through May 31, 2020
Timucuan Parks Foundation is celebrating its 20-year anniversary with a special exhibition at the Museum of Science and History. The exhibition, titled “Timucuan Parks Foundation: Celebrate and Explore Our Wilderness Parks,” will open with an invitation-only reception on the evening of Oct. 29 and on Oct. 30 it will be open to the public.
The exhibition will feature Jacksonville’s parks and preserves through the eyes of local artists. It will include four new park paintings by Kathy Stark, a video that will include drone footage captured by Tom Schifanella, and still images taken by photographer Will Dickey. Panels will highlight Timucuan Parks Foundation’s accomplishments of the last 20 years as well as their current resiliency, health, engagement and park development initiatives.
“The exhibition is designed to give visitors a glimpse into the history and future of our organization which preserves, promotes and enhances Jacksonville’s natural areas,” said TPF Executive Director Mark Middlebrook. “Our organization started in 1999 to acquire vulnerable and environmentally sensitive lands to build one of the largest park systems in the U.S. Now our job is to protect those lands, support our city, state and national parks, and to promote the health benefits of being in nature.”
“Timucuan Parks Foundation: Celebrate and Explore Our Wilderness Parks” will be on exhibit to visitors at MOSH through May 31, 2020. The exhibition celebrates the area’s national, state, and city parks and preserves and recognizes the special sense of place and sense of well-being they provide. The exhibition will also debut two new marketing focuses: 7 Creeks Trail Partnership and the Barrier Islands Parks. For more information, visit timucuanparks.org/20th-celebration/.
About Timucuan Parks Foundation
Timucuan Parks Foundation is a nonprofit organization that preserves, promotes and enhances Jacksonville’s vast network of preservation parks. The foundation originated in 1999 with the Preservation Project Jacksonville, Inc. to identify and assist in acquiring the most vulnerable and environmentally sensitive lands in Duval County. The acquisition of lands created the largest urban park system in the United States. Timucuan Parks Foundation works with park partners, including the National Park Service, Florida State Parks and the City of Jacksonville, to promote environmental stewardship, the health benefits of the parks and preserves, and an appreciation for Jacksonville’s special outdoor spaces. For more information, visit timucuanparks.org.