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Photo Exhibit Highlights the Peril and Potential of Our Urban Creeks

June 1, 2022

Local artist Doug Eng has spent years capturing every aspect of our city through the lens of his camera. His latest entitled “Creeks Rising:  A City Reflected in Hogans and…

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GWJax Featured in New EDF Video About Jacksonville

April 7, 2022

This week the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) released the third video of its “Keeping Florida, Florida” series across its digital platforms entitled “Jacksonville provides a path for equity and flood…

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Chris Burns Joins GWJ Board

January 28, 2022

Christopher Burns, partner with the Terrell Hogan law firm where he specializes in bicycle and pedestrian-related accident cases, has joined the Groundwork Jacksonville Board of Directors. An avid cyclist, Burns…

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Join Us for Hogans Creek Fest Feb 12

January 21, 2022

Groundwork Jacksonville invites the community to spend an afternoon in beautiful Klutho Park on February 12 for Hogans Creek Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include…

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NEFRC Recognizes GWJax for Environmental Stewardship

January 7, 2022

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…

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2nd Annual VyStar Emerald Trail 5K Raises $20,000 for GWJax

January 7, 2022

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…

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Groundwork Unveils Hogan Street Design at Community Meeting

December 15, 2021

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…

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GWJ Green Team Seeking Teens for Fall Fellowship

October 13, 2021

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…

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Groundwork Finalist for ULI North Florida Organization of Influence

October 13, 2021

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…

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Riverfront Activation Plan Presentation October 19

October 13, 2021

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…

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