More than 800 runners, walkers (and rollers in strollers) came out to support Groundwork Jacksonville at the 6th Annual VyStar Emerald Trail 5K/10K & 1-Mile Fun Run presented by JTC Running on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Young and young at heart enjoyed the scenic route along the Emerald Trail LaVilla Link and S-Line Rail Trail.
Groundwork Jacksonville (GWJax) is proud to have been awarded a grant from the Winston Family Foundation to develop a neighborhood initiative in the Brentwood community as part of Project One Health, a 3-year strategic initiative that aims to redefine the relationship between people and nature in Jacksonville.
The City of Jacksonville, Groundwork Jacksonville (Groundwork) and the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), were awarded a federal grant of $147 million to design and construct five segments of the Emerald…
Groundwork Jacksonville has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the James M. Cox Foundation. The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Cox Enterprises, parent company of Cox Automotive, and is…
By Kendall Ford, 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…
On June 28, Groundwork Jacksonville and Swisher, a family-owned company headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, announced Swisher’s $500,000 commitment to the Emerald Trail. The donation, which is designated to the S-Line…
Visitors to the Emerald Trail S-Line Rail Trail now have a new resource to help them enjoy this portion of the Emerald Trail in a more interactive and informed way.…
Bright blue skies and cool fall breezes graced the third annual VyStar Emerald Trail 5K/10K on October 22. More than 450 runners, walkers, cyclists and supporters gathered downtown at the Duval…
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…
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…