5 socially distanced things to do in Jacksonville
Even during a pandemic, it seems people want to move to Jacksonville.
A recent LinkedIn News report said Duval County s net number of people moving into the city is steadily rising along with other cities like Milwaukee and Salt Lake City.
Trends show people are leaving large cities, like New York, in exchange for smaller metro areas.
Before the coronavirus pandemic hit, Jacksonville was already a steady contender on annual Best Place to Live roundups. But now, with Americans facing more work-from-home flexibility, reports show the city is reaping new rewards, ranking among the top 20 cities people are looking to move to according to USA TODAY.
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A farm animal rescue on Jacksonville’s Northside that depends on donations is in danger of closing because of the pandemic.
The nonprofit Celestial Farms animal sanctuary recently needed to refinance its property a challenge in an already lean year, as people stopped booking events like weddings.
Visitors are encouraged to bring vegetables for the animals.
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Near Jacksonville’s airport, Celestial Farms is home to more than 200 rescue animals, including a cow, horses, goats, rabbits, chickens and pigs. Visitors can also take classes at the farm about nature, gardening and the humane treatment of animals – and even camp on site.
The coronavirus pandemic has cut the rescue s budget by more than 75%. Author: Dawn White Updated: 8:17 AM EST December 13, 2020
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Celestial Farms is a non-profit rescue for all types of animals, an educational center, a gardening resource, a campsite and an outlet for volunteers to get outside and relax during the coronavirus pandemic.
However, the pandemic is threatening to shut it all down. The farm needs everything from animal feed to monetary donations so all the animals have a place to call home.
The farm, which has been operating for nine years, has hundreds of rescued animals, including free-range chickens and ducks that greet visitors at the entrance. The farm also has goats, cows, pigs, turkeys, and rabbits.