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Celebrating 16 years of the Joseph A. Strasser Butterfly Festival!

March 5, 2017

Arlington·Community·Feature·Learning·Lectures·Lifestyle·Outdoors

On Saturday, April 29th from 10am to 4pm, will hold , and everyone is invited! Here are some of the details you need to know about the event: Why should I attend? This isn’t an easy one to answer, since there are so many great reasons to come to the Festival! Each year, Tree Hill welcomes local vendors who are

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Documentary Honoring a Generous Supporter: The Legacy of Joseph A. Strasser

For , life is a numbers game. The successful financier and philanthropist budgeted many years of his life to building a career in finance and public administration. He’s now the subject of a 13-minute documentary that details and preserves the legacy of an unusual life well-lived. Directed by Ana Paula

Fall For Planting

The time has come to get our fall gardens in the ground!

Gopher-It!: Gopher Tortoise Hatchlings at Tree Hill

has exciting news: we found gopher tortoise hatchlings on site! The gopher

A Bright Symphony of Colors: Joseph A. Strasser Butterfly Festival at Tree Hill Nature Center in Arlington

April 24, 2019

Animals & Pets·Arlington·Community·Family·Feature·Festivals·Learning·Outdoors

If there was ever a perfect symbol for spring, it’s a butterfly emerging from its winter slumber in a bright symphony of colors. At , the butterfly is more than just a symbol. It’s the centerpiece of the annual held April 27 at the nature preserve on Lone Star Road

Snakes Are Welcome at Tree Hill

July 2, 2018

Animals & Pets·Arlington·Feature·Outdoors

Tree Hill Nature Center uses its limited budget, dedicated volunteers, and committed staff to oversee the care of 50 acres in the middle of Arlington. Youth educational programs are critical to the mission of , but the hallmark work being done is protecting those acres to serve as contiguous and

Tree Hill Nature Center, EU Jacksonville, Field Trips

Eyes Wide Open: Discovering Nature in Jacksonville’s Backyard

December 11, 2017

Arlington·Family·Feature·Learning·Outdoors·Parks

Remember being nine? Third grade was a magical time of discovery, before the rigors of fractions in the fourth grade, when butterfly wings wore straight pins and quartz crystals shaped many girl’s wedding imagination. It’s a building time that should be in every child’s educational experience. You can still lasso

Tree Hill: What A Great Place To Learn!

September 10, 2017

Arlington·Family·Feature·Learning·Outdoors

The vision of Tree Hill Nature Center is to, “promote environmental stewardship through hands-on educational programs and low-cost access to natural spaces.” Let’s unpack these ideas a bit, and explore the kind of education that helps to promote environmental stewardship. Environmental stewardship is about using and protecting natural resources through

When Color Takes Flight: Why We Honor the Marvelous Monarch

May 15, 2017

Arlington·Community·Family·Festivals·Lifestyle·Outdoors·Parks

The 2017 at is always an amazing event with so many people from all ages, stages, and walks of life represented. For the last 16 years Tree Hill has truly enjoyed being able to put this Festival on for the Jacksonville community. And, for the last 16 years it has

Summer Sizzles!

August 22, 2016

Family·Lifestyle·Outdoors·Parks

The hot days of summer are almost upon us. Beach days, evenings spent catching fire flies and afternoons under the shade of a tree enjoying an ice cream are summer favorites. Unfortunately, enjoying the natural wonders that Florida has to offer us comes with a price – bug bites and

Tree Hill Nature Center, Old Arlington, Jacksonville, FL, photo by Fran Ruchalski

Teaching Nature – Tree Hill hosts over 10,000 students annually

August 15, 2016

Animals & Pets·Arlington·Feature·Learning·Lectures·Lifestyle·Outdoors·Parks

Nearly every weekday during the school year brings a field trip to . As a Duval County School District partner, Tree Hill’s educators provide 3rd grade students with an unforgettable experience. Students arrive in the morning, many with no idea that Tree Hill existed or what is in store for

OLD ARLINGTON: Tree Hill

February 7, 2015

Arlington·Community·Family·Feature·Festivals·Outdoors·Photos

“Follow the trail. It is well marked. The alligator will be on your right and the black goats on your left.” These were the intriguing instructions I received on my quest for the at on Arlington’s Lone Star Road. I liked Tree Hill instantly when I saw a sign offering

Tree Hill Nature Center

Celebrating 16 years of the Joseph A. Strasser Butterfly Festival!

Documentary Honoring a Generous Supporter: The Legacy of Joseph A. Strasser

Fall For Planting

Gopher-It!: Gopher Tortoise Hatchlings at Tree Hill

A Bright Symphony of Colors: Joseph A. Strasser Butterfly Festival at Tree Hill Nature Center in Arlington

Snakes Are Welcome at Tree Hill

Eyes Wide Open: Discovering Nature in Jacksonville’s Backyard

Tree Hill: What A Great Place To Learn!

When Color Takes Flight: Why We Honor the Marvelous Monarch

Summer Sizzles!

Teaching Nature – Tree Hill hosts over 10,000 students annually

OLD ARLINGTON: Tree Hill

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