Timucuan Parks Foundation and photographer Will Dickey are being featured in a joint exhibit at Story and Song Bookstore in Fernandina Beach.
The exhibit titled “Celebrating Northeast Florida’s Special Places: Nature Photography in the Timucuan Preserve” is currently open and features Dickey’s nature photography in the Timucuan Preserve and is supported by parts of the foundation’s “Celebrate & Explore Our Wilderness Parks” anniversary exhibit.
The exhibit at the Story and Song Bookstore at 1430 Park Ave. in Fernandina Beach features Dickey’s captivating nature photography, which showcases the beauty within the Timucuan Preserve. Dickey has a passion for capturing images of the landscapes, seascapes and wildlife found throughout the region and has won regional and national awards for his photographs.
Portions of the foundation’s anniversary exhibit, which has been circulating through various gallery spaces since 2019, are also showcased at the exhibit. Visitors can view a map of North Florida’s Wilderness Parks created by local artist Kathy Stark and read about how the area’s wilderness parks and preserves provide a sense of place and a sense of well-being for all to enjoy.
People can also read about the volunteer and outreach programs supported by the Timucuan Parks Foundation.
The exhibit is open to all during the Story and Song Bookstore’s business hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. The exhibit is at the bookstore through December.
Timucuan Parks Foundation is a nonprofit organization that preserves, promotes and enhances Jacksonville’s natural areas through community engagement, education and enjoyment.
The foundation originated in 1999 with the Preservation Project Jacksonville Inc. to identify and assist in acquiring the most vulnerable and environmentally sensitive lands in Duval County. The acquisition of lands created the largest urban park system in the United States.
The foundation works with its park partners, including the National Park Service, Florida State Parks and the City of Jacksonville, and other community partners to promote environmental stewardship, the health benefits of the parks and preserves, and an appreciation for Jacksonville’s special outdoor spaces. For more information, go to timucuanparks.org or follow @timucuanparks.
