The 17th annual Lower St. Johns River Report (LSJRR) was released on Monday, October 14. This report, created by scientists and researchers from Jacksonville University, the University of North Florida, and Penn State Berks, evaluates the health of the Lower Basin by assessing the status and trends of various health indicators related to Aquatic Life, […]
2024 SAVe Our River’s Grasses Expedition Report Release | Wednesday, December 4 at 5:30 p.m. | Azalea City Brewing (Palatka) Join us at Azalea City Brewing in downtown Palatka for an Expedition Report Release event. We’ll share our 2024 SAVe Our River’s Grasses Expedition Report, answer your questions and express our gratitude to all of […]
Holiday Mingle & 25th Birthday Party | Wednesday, December 11, 2024 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Jacksonville University's Marine Science Research Institute (MSRI) You’re invited to St. Johns Riverkeeper’s annual Holiday Mingle! It will be an evening of celebrating our members and volunteers as Jimmy Orth, executive director, and Lisa Rinaman, your St. Johns Riverkeeper, share […]
History Chat: Beginnings of a Bioswale | Saturday, June 7 from 11 a.m. - Noon at the San Marco Library (1513 Lasalle St. Jacksonville, FL 32207) St. Johns Riverkeeper Executive Director, Jimmy Orth, will discuss how and why the San Marco Library bioswale was installed, the challenges confronted along the way, and why these types […]
VOG Creation Workshop | Saturday, June 21 from 9 a.m. - Noon at the Jacksonville University Marine Science Research Institute Building St. Johns RIVERKEEPER, CCA Florida and the Marine Science Research Institute at Jacksonville University have teamed up to launch a Vertical Oyster Garden (VOG) Program in the Jacksonville area. Vertical Oyster Gardens consist of […]
Brewing Up Solutions: SAVe Our River's Grasses | Wednesday, September 10 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Azalea City Brewing (Palatka, FL) Join St. Johns Riverkeeper's SAVe Our River's Grasses Expedition team for a local brew and timely discussion. The team will share their findings to date from the expedition, and discuss what we can do to […]
The River Runs On Film Screening | Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 6-8 p.m. | Aardwolf Brewing Co Join us for a special screening of The River Runs On in celebration of National Public Lands Day! This powerful documentary follows conservationists in southern Appalachia as they work to protect two of America’s most treasured national forests—the Pisgah […]
National Public Lands Day at Julington-Durbin Creek Preserve | Saturday, September 27 This National Public Lands Day, we’re inviting you to a choose-your-own-adventure celebration at Julington-Durbin Creek Preserve! We have partnered with several like-minded organizations in our area and can't wait to spend some time on our beautiful public lands with you. Whether you want […]
VOG Creation Workshop | Saturday, October 18 from 9 a.m. - Noon at the Jacksonville University Marine Science Research Institute Building St. Johns RIVERKEEPER, CCA Florida and the Marine Science Research Institute at Jacksonville University have teamed up to launch a Vertical Oyster Garden (VOG) Program in the Jacksonville area. Vertical Oyster Gardens consist of […]
Reunite the Rivers Gathering | Friday, November 7, 2025 from 5-8 p.m. | Azalea City Brewing (Palatka) This celebratory kickoff will energize supporters in advance of the 2026 Legislative session. There will be live music, food trucks and a screening of the documentary “Lost Springs.” 5-6 p.m. Meet & Mingle 6 p.m. Short Program 6:30 […]
Underwater Projects Film Screening & Conversation | Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Cafe Resistance Bookstore Join St. Johns Riverkeeper, Black Films Matter, Northside Pride, and Northside Coalition for a conversation about the potential impact of flooding in our area. Film Summary Home to the world’s largest naval base, Norfolk, Virginia is sinking. […]
Reunite the Rivers: Lost Springs Film Screening | Thursday, January 15 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Aardwolf Brewing Settle in with a great local brew as we screen Lost Springs, the powerful documentary exploring the Ocklawaha River and the impacts of the Rodman/Kirkpatrick Dam. Learn about the Reunite the Rivers effort, what’s at stake, and how […]