Florida State Parks Foundation Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on February 13, 2025 - 14:42 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation, Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation to provide beach matting at 7 state parks

Grant of $100,000 will expand accessibility at parks along Florida’s coastline TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Seven of Florida’s award-winning state parks have received new accessible beach matting through a …

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Published on January 29, 2025 - 15:25 GMT

Happy Little Trees 5K returns to Florida State Parks in 2025

Proceeds to benefit longleaf pine restoration in Florida’s award-winning state parks TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, January 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Runners, walkers, hikers, paddlers, skaters, cyclists and people who use mobility devices are all …

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Published on December 20, 2024 - 21:09 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation, Florida State Parks break ground on Visitor and Nature Center at Topsail Hill Preserve

SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation today joined Florida State Parks, the Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and a wide variety of community partners to break ground on …

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Published on December 17, 2024 - 18:07 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Reaches New Heights Throughout Exceptional 2024

Achievements include fundraising record, new construction projects and enhanced accessibility TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, December 17, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation celebrated two major construction projects, embarked …

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Published on December 10, 2024 - 18:16 GMT

Florida Power & Light, Florida State Parks Foundation team up to provide accessible trams at Oleta River and Big Lagoon

TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation and Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) today announced that FPL has expanded its commitment to accessibility and environmental sustainability …

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Published on December 4, 2024 - 16:45 GMT

Representative Allison Tant joins Florida State Parks Foundation Board of Directors

Jackye Maxey, Don Philpott join Foundation board officer slate for 2024-26 TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, December 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allison Tant, who serves District 9 in the Florida House of Representatives and who is a longtime advocate …

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Published on November 13, 2024 - 15:15 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation, Florida Power & Light provide three strike team trailers for storm relief in state parks

Two grants totaling $215,000 will support recovery efforts across the entire state TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, November 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to a historic 2024 Atlantic hurricane season and in anticipation of potential future …

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Published on October 30, 2024 - 14:33 GMT

St. Joe Community Foundation Contributes More Than $60,000 for Accessible Amenities in Florida’s State Parks

St. Joe Community Foundation has granted more than $180,000 to Northwest Florida state parks since 2019 PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation and the St. Joe Community …

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Published on October 23, 2024 - 14:35 GMT

Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Funds Commit $500,000 to Accessibility in Florida State Parks

Delores Barr Weaver named first Florida State Parks Foundation Accessibility Champion TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation today announced that Jacksonville philanthropist Delores Barr …

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Published on October 4, 2024 - 14:16 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation, Live Wildly to Host Second ‘Explore the Corridor Week’ in 10 Florida State Parks

TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, October 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation and Live Wildly today announced the second “Explore the Corridor Week,” a statewide drive to encourage volunteerism and exploration across 10 of …

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Published on August 15, 2024 - 16:51 GMT

Rep. Vicki Lopez tours Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Representative Vicki Lopez of Miami, who serves the 113th district of the Florida House of Representatives, yesterday visited Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park in Key Biscayne …

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Published on August 7, 2024 - 14:01 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation partners with Sea Turtle Grants Program for UTVs at Cayo Costa and Fort Pierce Inlet

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the 2024 sea turtle nesting season in full swing, the Florida State Parks Foundation today announced the latest element in a longstanding partnership with the Sea Turtle …

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Published on July 19, 2024 - 13:11 GMT

Rep. Kelly Skidmore Tours John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Representative Kelly Skidmore of Boca Raton, who serves the 92nd district of the Florida House of Representatives, last week visited John D. MacArthur Beach State Park in North …

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Published on July 10, 2024 - 16:23 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation, Cannondale and REI Winter Park collaborate to provide e-bikes for Florida State Parks

Twenty-five new e-bikes will provide ease of transportation and reduce parks’ environmental impact CLERMONT, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation, Cannondale Bicycle Corporation and REI Co-op’s …

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Published on June 18, 2024 - 15:55 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation collaborates with Duke Energy Florida for new, accessible playground at Wakulla Springs

WAKULLA SPRINGS, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation today joined Duke Energy Florida and its Foundation, along with the Friends of Wakulla Springs State Park, to unveil a new, state-of-the-art …

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Published on May 30, 2024 - 14:28 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Welcomes Two New Board Members

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation today is pleased to welcome Don Philpott of Altamonte Springs and Kate Wilson of Orlando to its Board of Directors. Philpott, a former …

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Published on May 22, 2024 - 14:09 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation partners with FPL for accessible viewfinders at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park

Grant of more than $20,000 purchased six viewfinders for use along the Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk COPELAND, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation and Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) today …

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Published on May 8, 2024 - 17:14 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Awards $100,000 to Florida State Parks Citizen Support Organizations

Ten organizations to receive grants of $10,000 each to support accessibility, resource restoration and park maintenance through CSO Small Grants Program TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks …

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Published on April 22, 2024 - 16:42 GMT

Earth Day: Florida State Parks Foundation’s Plant a Pine program raises more than $350,000 for tree plantings since 2020

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, April 22, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation’s Plant a Pine program has generated more than $350,000 for longleaf pine plantings in Florida State Parks since its inception in 2020, …

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Published on April 19, 2024 - 16:59 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Receives SportsAbility Alliance’s 2024 Active Leisure for Life Award

TALLAHASSEE, FL, USA, April 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In recognition of its commitment to providing and enhancing accessible experiences in Florida’s award-winning state parks, the Florida State Parks Foundation on Friday received the SportsAbility …

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