Wekiva Wilderness Trust Press Releases

Published on January 28, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Ethel Project aims to bring 19th century ghost town back to life

Work will start shortly on two 19th century homesteaders log cabins as part of a project to recreate Ethel, a long-forgotten ghost town in Central Florida. LONGWOOD, FL, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Work will start shortly on …

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Published on March 27, 2024 - 12:00 GMT

Heritage Festival to return to Rock Springs Run State Reserve in 2025

Plans to build new library to showcase history of East Lake County SORRENTO, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following the success of their annual Heritage Festival, the East Lake Historical Society has decided that it will …

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Published on March 6, 2024 - 13:00 GMT

"'I Love My State Parks' Week Expected to See Record Participation This Year

State parks generate over $100 billion for local and state economies. LONGWOOD, FL, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A record participation is expected in this year’s ‘I Love My State Parks’ event, a week-long celebration in May of the …

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Published on March 3, 2024 - 15:16 GMT

Heritage Festival and Official opening of the Historic Ethel Trail

A free fun day for all the family LONGWOOD, FL, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The East Lake Historical Society’s 10th Annual Heritage Festival will be held at Rock Springs Run State Reserve, Sorrento, this Saturday (March 9) to …

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Published on January 16, 2024 - 13:00 GMT

Heritage Festival to celebrate official opening of the Historic Ethel Trail at Rock Springs

VIP-studded ribbon-cutting ceremony LONGWOOD, FL, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The East Lake Historical Society’s 10th Annual Heritage Festival will be held at Rock Springs Run State Reserve this year to coincide with the …

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Published on November 20, 2023 - 13:00 GMT

Historic Ethel Trail opens at Rock Springs Run State Reserve

The trail goes through what would have been the heart of the sprawling but long forgotten township LONGWOOD, FL, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Historic Ethel Trail, which winds through what was once a thriving post-Civil War …

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Published on July 3, 2023 - 15:13 GMT

Wekiva Springs State Park Volunteers Get National Recognition

The award honors individuals whose service positively impacts communities in every corner of the nation APOPKA, FL, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Five volunteers at Wekiwa Springs State Park have received national recognition for …

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Published on January 23, 2023 - 08:00 GMT

National Association of State Park Foundations Announces New officers and Board Members

The national voice as advocates for all the 8,500 state parks and forests nationwide LONGWOOD, FL, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Association of State Park Foundations (NASPF) today announced its officers and board …

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Published on October 3, 2022 - 08:00 GMT

National Association of State Parks Foundations Conference Stresses Importance of Volunteers

State parks have never been more popular, and many are experiencing record visitation LONGWOOOD, FL, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Helen Keller once said, "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” “That is …

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Published on September 15, 2022 - 15:51 GMT

National Association of State Park Foundations Announces Annual Conference Keynote Speakers

The National Association represents the state park foundations that work closely with the 8500 state parks nationwide. LONGWOOOD, FL, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Association of State Park Foundations today …

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Published on August 1, 2022 - 08:00 GMT

National Association of State Park Foundations Announces Annual Conference Keynote Speakers

The National Association represents the state park foundations that work closely with the 8500 state parks nationwide LONGWOOOD, FL, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Association of State Park Foundations today announced …

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Published on May 25, 2022 - 08:00 GMT

National ‘I Love My State Parks’ Week To Become Annual Event

The week-long event is a celebration of our state parks LONGWOOOD, FL, UNITED STATES, May 25, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following the success of the first ‘I Love My State Parks’ week, the National Association of State Parks Foundations has announced …

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Published on April 28, 2022 - 16:50 GMT

Support Growing for National ‘I Love My State Parks’ Week

State parks are more popular than ever, and many are experiencing record visitation LONGWOOOD, FL, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thousands of events are planned at state parks nationwide in support of the First National ‘I Love My …

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