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Contact: Kelly White, (904) 616-8754, kelly@kwhitecommunications.com
Volunteers needed to help Timucuan Parks Foundation and JaxParks clean up Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park after the 4th of July Holiday
Jacksonville, Fla., June 25, 2025 – Timucuan Parks Foundation and JaxParks are hosting a volunteer cleanup at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park on Sunday, July 6, to clean up the park after the busy 4th of July holiday. Volunteers are asked to meet at the park at 8 a.m. to help clean up litter throughout the park, including on the beach, along the trails, in the parking lots, picnic areas, and around the pond. Helpers should inform the gate attendant that they are there for the TPF volunteer cleanup and will be directed to the meet-up location in the park. The cleanup is expected to last until 11 a.m.
“We always tell people to Leave No Trace, but unfortunately, that does not always happen,” said Felicia Boyd, TPF program and outreach coordinator. “That is why each year we do our part, along with our amazing volunteers, to clean up one of our area’s most loved and visited natural resources.”
Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes, clothes that can get dirty, and a hat is recommended to help protect against the sun. Please bring work gloves, if possible, along with sunscreen, insect repellent, and a full reusable water bottle. TPF will have additional gloves, work equipment, water to refill bottles, snacks, and extra insect repellent.
All are welcome to join for the post-4th of July cleanup. A parent, guardian, or scout leader must supervise children under the age of 16. Those under 18 must have a parent or guardian’s signature on a volunteer liability waiver, which can be found at timucuanparks.org/volunteer. Community service hours can also be earned at this cleanup event. For more information, contact volunteer@timucuanparks.orgor call (904) 374-1107.
About Timucuan Parks Foundation
Timucuan Parks Foundation is a nonprofit organization that preserves, promotes and enhances Jacksonville’s natural areas through community engagement, education and enjoyment. 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. TPF works with its park partners, including the National Park Service, Florida State Parks and the City of Jacksonville, and other community partners 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 or follow @timucuanparks.