Posts by GroundworkJacksonville
Green Team Finishes a Fun and Rewarding Summer
By Kendall Ford,Ā Green Team Youth Leader Greetings, eco-enthusiasts! How has your summer been? If you were to ask our 21 Green Team Apprentices who came together for eight weeks of…
Read MoreSwisher Commits $500K to Emerald Trail S-Line
On June 28, Groundwork Jacksonville and Swisher, a family-owned company headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, announced Swisherā€™s $500,000 commitment to the Emerald Trail. The donation, which is designated to the S-Line…
Read MoreMeet New GWJax Board Chair and Vice Chair
Groundwork Jacksonville is pleased to introduce Kerri Stewart, Board Chair and Debbie Johnson Vice Chair. Both are beginning their two-year terms. Kerri Stewart is Chief Strategy Officer Chief Strategy Officer…
Read MoreGWJax Awarded More than $5.7 Million for Creek
Groundwork Jacksonville has been awarded two grants from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for the restoration of Hogans and McCoys Creeks totaling more than $5.7 Million. The grants…
Read MoreCreeks Rising Exhibit by Artist Doug at the Jessie
Benefiting Groundwork Jacksonville February 1 through April 24, 2023 Free and Open to the Public Weekdays 9AM ā€“ 5PM The Jessie located at 40 East Adams Street One can live…
Read MorePartnership of NE Florida Clubs of Rotary International Commits $250,000 to Emerald Trail
The Northeast Florida Clubs of Rotary International, representing 1,400 members locally, have committed $250,000 to support the design of the planned Emerald Trail Riverside Link. The 2.3-mile Riverside Link will…
Read MoreGWJax Awarded $5.85 Million Grant for Hogans Creek Design
Groundwork Jacksonvilleā€”the City of Jacksonvilleā€™s nonprofit partner in building the Emerald Trail and restoring Hogans Creek and McCoys Creekā€”has been awarded $5,848,900 through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)…
Read MoreGroundwork Jacksonville Annual Report to the Community
Groundwork Jacksonville is proud to release our 2020-2022 Annual Report highlighting our accomplishments over the last two years and recognizing the amazing people and organizations that support and make our…
Read MoreGreen Team Helps with Project to Protect Our Shorelines
This summer Groundwork Jacksonvilleā€™s Green Team Youth Corps collaborated with the University of North Florida (UNF), the National Park Service (NPS) and the National Park Foundation (NPF) on an innovative…
Read MoreGWJax is Hiring for Several Positions
Groundwork Jacksonville is growing!Ā We are looking for energetic self-starters for a variety of positions with our mission-driven organization. Please visit our Careers Page or the job descriptions below. Emerald…
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