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Take part in Earth Day events along the watershed!
Earth Day is coming up on April 22! We have compiled a list of activities happening throughout the watershed, so you can get out there and show your love for Mother Earth! Did you know that Earth Day was first observed on April 22, 1970 and an estimated 20 million...
2023 St. Johns Riverkeeper Recap
St. Johns RIVERKEEPER (SJRK) is the voice for the St. Johns River. As the only nonprofit organization solely dedicated to protecting the St. Johns, we work tirelessly to ensure we are prioritizing initiatives that will most benefit the river and the communities that...
National Estuaries Week and the St. Johns
In observance of the upcoming National Estuaries Week (September 16-23), St. Johns RIVERKEEPER (SJRK) celebrates the St. Johns River Estuary. The Lower St. Johns River is a 100-mile estuary that runs from its confluence with the Ocklawaha River in Welaka until it...
SAVe the Grasses Expedition: Spring 2023
Recently, St. Johns RIVERKEEPER’s advocacy team conducted a four-day SAVe the Grasses Expedition seeking answers and solutions to the disappearing submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) of the St. Johns. More than 90% of the SAV was lost after Hurricane Irma and...Creating a Riverfront for All: Riverfront Parks Now
In the summer of 2020, St. Johns Riverkeeper joined with Scenic Jacksonville, Greenscape of Jacksonville, the Late Bloomers Garden Club, and the Garden Club of Jacksonville to form the Riverfront Parks Now coalition. We realized that Jacksonville was facing a...
Summer Fun for Families: Ravine Gardens and Salt Springs
A Hike, a Swim, and a Paddle: Ravine Gardens and Salt Springs Written by Ashleigh Boice, Education Director Even though they’re in different counties, Ravine Gardens State Park and Salt Springs Recreation Area are only about 30 minutes away from each other. Because of...
Summer Fun for Families: Silver Springs State Park
One of the most beautiful places to visit during the summer is Silver Springs State Park, home of the iconic first-magnitude spring and the “World Famous Glass Bottom Boats.” Silver Springs, a group of at least 30 spring vents, forms the headwaters of the Silver...
Summer Fun for Families: Hontoon Island State Park
By Jamie De Nisco, St. Johns Riverkeeper Education Specialist This summer, get a chance to discover Florida State Parks for free with the Real Florida Reader Day pass. To check out your free day pass, visit your local library and use your library card to redeem it....