Life Lab: Water Conservation and Your Garden | Saturday, February 15 from 3-4 p.m. | Jacksonville Public Library, Maxville Branch (8375 Maxville Blvd) Interested in creating a more river-friendly yard this spring, but not sure where to start? Join us for the second event in our River-Friendly Yards series with the Jacksonville Public Library: Water […]
4th Annual Source to Sea Celebration | Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 4-7 p.m. at Azalea City Brewing Company Join us at Azalea City Brewing in Palatka, FL for an opportunity to meet fellow paddlers and river lovers, including the dedicated individuals who have completed the St. Johns River Source to Sea journey. We will […]
Life Lab: Lawn-Free and River-Friendly | Saturday, March 15 from 3-4 p.m. | Jacksonville Public Library, Maxville Branch (8375 Maxville Blvd) Interested in creating a more river-friendly yard this spring, but not sure where to start? Join us for the third event in our River-Friendly Yards series with the Jacksonville Public Library: Lawn-Free and River-Friendly. […]
Clay County STEM Lecture Series (Chow Chats): Our St. Johns River | Thursday, March 20 from 5-6 p.m. at Camp Chowenwaw Park (1517 Ball Rd, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043) St. Johns Riverkeeper (SJRK) will be the featured speaker at Clay County's STEM Lecture Series, Chow Chats, in March. Come meet our education director and […]
Saturday, April 12 at Palatka Riverfront Park We can't wait to see you at the annual Bartram Frolic in Putnam County on Saturday, April 12! After a week of taking students out on the river, the event opens up to the public on Saturday, and you have the opportunity to experience a piece of St. […]
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 […]
Educator Professional Development Summer 2025 | Jacksonville University Marine Science Research Institute July 24, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. This summer, St. Johns Riverkeeper will host a professional development day for teachers and informal educators on July 24th. Join us as we bring together conservation-minded professionals dedicated to providing hands-on environmental programs both […]
Breaking the Silence: Talking Climate Change in Jacksonville | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 6 p.m. | Riverside Presbyterian Church (849 Park St) Increased storm intensity, widespread flooding, and deadly heat. Whether you label this as "climate change" or call it part of a natural cycle, these disruptions are happening - and causing real pain […]
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 […]
Update: This event has been postponed due to inclement weather. Explore Wetland Preserve | Friday, October 10, 2025 from 9 a.m. - Noon | 299 State Rte 100 Palatka, Florida 32177 Join us for a special opportunity to spend the day at Wetland Preserve, a 3,800-acre property in Putnam County protected by Florida Forever conservation easements […]
UNFILTERED - The Truth About Oysters Film Screening and Sustainability Art Gallery | Saturday, October 11 from Noon - 5 p.m. at the Museum Of Contemporary Art (MOCA) UNFILTERED: The Truth About Oysters is an Emmy award-winning documentary film that explores the oyster’s role both in our world and its own. Ashore, oysters are a […]
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. […]