Kingsley Plantation Educational Hike

## Join the Sierra Club – Nassau County Group for a Historic Nature Hike!

📍 Location: Kingsley Plantation, Fort George Island, Jacksonville, Florida
Experience the perfect blend of nature, history, and community on a leisurely hike around the beautiful Kingsley Plantation, part of the Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve.
We’ll explore the scenic trails surrounding the plantation, where oak-shaded paths, salt marshes, and coastal breezes reveal the natural beauty of Fort George Island. Along the way, you’ll learn about the fascinating and complex history of Kingsley Plantation — one of Florida’s oldest surviving plantation sites, known for its tabby slave cabins and the story of Zephaniah and Anna Kingsley, whose lives shaped early 19th-century Florida.
Bring your family and friends for this educational and inspiring outing!

### What to Bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Water
• Bug spray
• Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)

1. This easy hike is suitable for all ages — a great way to enjoy the outdoors while connecting with the area’s rich ecological and cultural heritage.