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World Wetlands Day Celebration
February 7
World Wetlands Day Celebration | Saturday, February 7
Join us as we celebrate World Wetlands Day! While the holiday is observed on February 2, we will be celebrating with a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure day on Saturday, February 7.
Wetlands are some of the most diverse and important ecosystems on the planet, but they are also some of the most threatened. Wetlands provide us with a wealth of ecosystem services like water filtration, flood prevention, groundwater recharge, and more; however threats like development and climate change pose significant danger to their existence.
In observation of World Wetlands Day, we are providing you with a handful of opportunities to get out and explore some of our local wetlands.
Option 1 includes a series of free events at Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve. Take a look at the schedule below, and when you select “Get Tickets”, learn more and sign-up for one or more activities!
Option 2 is a guided Stand Up Paddle Board Tour at nearby Pottsburg Creek!
During this event, we will also be highlighting the importance of wetlands, some local issues our wetlands have faced, as well as some opportunities to help protect wetlands.
Option 1: Choose Your Own Adventure at Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve
- 9-9:45 a.m.: Morning Stretch and Mediation with the Naham Experience (field in front of Fort Caroline)
- 10-11:30 a.m.: Birding Walk with Duval Audubon (Hammock Trail)
- 12-2 p.m.: Hike with the Sierra Club (Spanish Pond Trail)
Get Tickets
RSVP here – you can get a free ticket for just one of these events, or all three.
Option 2: Stand-Up Paddle Board Tour with Earthwander Tours
- 12-2 p.m.: Stand-Up Paddle Tour of Pottsburg Creek
Join Kayla on a guided paddle board tour at nearby Pottsburg Creek! The paddle will start at Noon and last up to two hours. Tickets are $45 and include all equipment.