We recently hosted our 3rd Annual Family Fun - Mill Day—a special event made possible through our partnership with three local mills: RYAM, Smurfit WestRock, and LignoTech Florida.

Alongside their employees and families, we spent the morning giving back to the park—taking on projects like painting, laying sod, spreading pine straw, road maintenance, and a beach cleanup. It was a true team effort!

FOFC is once again matching, dollar for dollar, all contributions from our mill partners. Last year, this collaboration generated around $20,000—and we’re hopeful to reach that milestone again this year. These funds help support important park projects that may not otherwise receive funding from the State of FL.

The park manager, rangers, and the entire Fort Clinch team are incredibly grateful for the tools, equipment, materials, and volunteer hours that make this event such a success.

Looking back, Fort Clinch became a state park in 1937—around the same time some of our local mills began construction. For over 88 years, Ft Clinch and the local mills have grown and served as vital pillars in the community.

It was truly special to come together, even just for a few hours, to give back. We had a great time, and we’re already looking forward Family Fun - Mill Day next year! Hope to see soon, at Fort Clinch!