Groundwork Jacksonville, Inc. was established in 2014 as the city's nonprofit partner in building the Emerald Trail and restoring McCoys Creek and Hogans Creek. Groundwork Jacksonville is one of 19 Groundwork USA Affiliates in the country and the only Affiliate in Florida.
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Rails to Trails Recognizes Emerald Trail as Trail of the Month
We are honored that Rails to Trail Conservancy – the organization that, since 1986, has stood at the forefront of America’s efforts to make it safer and easier to walk, bike and be active outside – recognized Jacksonville’s Emerald Trail as the June Trail of the Month.
Standard Feed & Seed’s 80th Anniversary Benefits GWJax
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Trailblazer Reception Celebrates Trail Champions
Groundwork Jacksonville’s Annual Trailblazer Reception is a wonderful celebration of the visionary donors, funders, partners and leaders who are bringing the Emerald Trail to life. This year’s event, underwritten by Community First Credit Union, was held at the beautiful Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. We were thrilled to welcome Ryan Chao, President of Rails to Trails Conservancy to make the official presentation of the 2025 Doppelt Family Rail-Trail Champion Award to our CEO Kay Ehas.
GWJax Seeking Trail Project Manager
Groundwork Jacksonville (GWJax) is seeking a Trail Project Manager who will oversee design and construction of the 30-mile Emerald Trail and the restoration of McCoys Creek and Hogans Creek.