About Us
Preserving the natural resources, historic places, and working lands of Northeast Florida.
Our Mission
Broward Point Preserve is a non-profit established for the purpose of saving natural resources, fragile environments, and ecosystems from overdevelopment.
Our current campaign is for $5.5 million to purchase 130 acres located at Broward Road and North Main Street in Jacksonville, Florida. Once purchased, this land and waterway will be placed in a conservation easement and donated to the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens.
Board Members
Mandi Hartley
Board Member
Renee Johnson
Retired Senior Executive for Chase and Bank of America
Wildlife Rescue Devotee
Once purchased, this land and waterway will be donated to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens and will serve three critical purposes:
The lush vegetation and fertile soil on the land will support the Zoo’s herbivore animals referred to as “Browsers” with an abundant food source.
The protected waterway will enhance the Zoo’s Manatee Rescue Program (One of only five in the state of Florida) and will provide a “safe harbor” release point for recovering Manatee, which is free of boat traffic and has an unpolluted natural food source of aquatic vegetation.
The natural forest and wildlife, many protected and endangered species, will become an educational backdrop for under privileged Urban children, offering them a unique experience to interact with nature.
Please donate today and help us save this pristine environment for future generations to enjoy.
Once purchased, this land and waterway will be donated to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens and will serve three critical purposes:
The lush vegetation and fertile soil on the land will support the Zoo’s herbivore animals referred to as “Browsers” with an abundant food source.
The protected waterway will enhance the Zoo’s Manatee Rescue Program (One of only five in the state of Florida) and will provide a “safe harbor” release point for recovering Manatee, which is free of boat traffic and has an unpolluted natural food source of aquatic vegetation.
The natural forest and wildlife, many protected and endangered species, will become an educational backdrop for under privileged Urban children, offering them a unique experience to interact with nature.
Please donate today and help us save this pristine environment for future generations to enjoy.
New Homes
Increased risk of resident safety
% Increase in Traffic
Significant increase in density
Entry/Exit Point
No proposed change to exit/entry
Acres of Land to Rezone
Local Expert Opinions
Natural Vegetation
Manatee Safe Harbor
Education Opportunity
Nature play is defined as any activity that gets children active or thinking active outdoors, with the end goal of building skills and ability to play. Spending time in nature enhances educational outcomes by improving children’s academic performance, focus, behavior, and love of learning. Learning in a natural environment can:
- Boost performance in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies
- Enhance creativity, critical thinking and problem solving
Spending time in nature can help children focus their attention:
- Focus and attention increases while ADHD symptoms decrease
Exploration and discovery through outdoor experience can promote motivation to learn:
- Increases enthusiasm for learning and greater engagement with learning
Nature-based learning is associated with reduced aggression and fewer discipline problems.
