The Silent Auction at the October 12th Great Cities Symposium features ten unique Jacksonville experiences led by local experts and professionals.  The items are offered in-person at the event at the Garden Club of Jacksonville. For those attending the event, plan your bids today! "A Walk in the Woods" with Mark Woods Join outdoors columnist Mark Woods for one of | more...

Our third annual Great Cities Symposium is fast approaching, and we hope to see you there! Speaker:  Mayor Bob Buckhorn of Tampa (2011-2019) Wednesday, October 12th 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Garden Club of Jacksonville $100 per person Tickets at www.scenicjax.org. Mayor Buckhorn presided over the rapid growth and increased vibrancy of Tampa’s urban core during his two terms as mayor of | more...

August 25, 2022  JEA has put a hold on further undergrounding of utility lines, as reported today in Jacksonville Today daily newsletter. Undergrounding of utility lines has long been a priority of both Scenic America and Scenic Jacksonville because it provides both protection against storms, the removal of visual clutter, and it allows street trees to flourish and provide shade | more...

August 4, 2022 - The Jacksonville Tree Commission, an independent board formed in 2017 to develop and maintain the Tree Canopy and manage the Tree Mitigation Fund, will be holding public workshops in October and November of 2022. The purpose of the review is to take stock of current plans and practices, gather public input, and facilitate a discussion of | more...