Joel Jackson Nature Center Dedication

Tampa Audubon is grateful 
to Joel Jackson for sharing his love 
of nature with the wildlife and 
people of Tampa.


Joel Jackson addresses
the group at the dedication.



Tampa Audubon President Ann Paul
is joined by Mike Mullins and Mary Miller.



Joel and Barbara Jackson with
county commissioners and county and park staff. 





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