Posts by GroundworkJacksonville
NEFRC Recognizes GWJax for Environmental Stewardship
On January 6, Groundwork Jacksonville was honored by the Northeast Florida Regional Council as a 2022 Award for Excellence Winner for Environmental Stewardship. The NEFRC is an independent, regional government…
Read More2nd Annual VyStar Emerald Trail 5K Raises $20,000 for GWJax
Representatives from VyStar Credit Union, JTC Running and 1st Place Sports Running presented a $20,000 check to Groundwork Jacksonville, proceeds from the Annual VyStar Emerald Trail 5K presented by JTC…
Read MoreGroundwork Unveils Hogan Street Design at Community Meeting
It was standing room only on December 14, as Groundwork Jacksonville and design firm Pond presented the preliminary designs for Emerald Trail Hogan Street Link, a .9-mile trail segment from…
Read MoreGWJ Green Team Seeking Teens for Fall Fellowship
Groundwork Jax is offering area teens, ages 13-18, the opportunity to learn, serve and have fun this fall as part of the Green Team Fall Fellowship. Teens will gather each…
Read MoreGroundwork Finalist for ULI North Florida Organization of Influence
Groundwork Jax is honored to be a finalist in the Urban Land Institute (ULI) of North Florida Awards for Excellence. The finalists include outstanding projects in real estate, as well…
Read MoreRiverfront Activation Plan Presentation October 19
Throughout the spring and summer, Groundwork Jacksonville assisted the Jessie Ball duPont Fund in garnering community input for a Riverfront Activation Plan. On Tuesday, October 19, the Fund will present…
Read MoreComunity Leaders Celebrate Emerald Trail Groundbreaking
City of Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry and environmental nonprofit Groundwork Jacksonville hosted the groundbreaking of the inaugural segment of the Emerald Trail on Tues., Aug., 24. Construction of the project,…
Read MoreCity Council Approves $132 Million for the Emerald Trail
Yesterday was a historic day for the Emerald Trail. The Jacksonville City Council approved legislation that will raise the Local Option Gas Tax by six cents per gallon which is…
Read MoreGroundwork Jacksonville Awarded NFWF Grant for Hogans Creek Restoration Design
Groundwork Jacksonville has been awarded a $294,000 contribution from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), with support from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and AT&T, earmarked for the…
Read MoreGroundwork to Host Earth Day: A Celebration of Stewardship
Groundwork Jacksonville is partnering with other environmental nonprofit organizations to present Earth Day: A Celebration of Stewardship, Saturday, April 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This free community event…
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