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SUMMARY:Downtown Jax Community Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:DTJax Community Cleanup | Saturday\, January 10\, 2026 from 9-11 a.m. | Check in at Riverfront Plaza\, clean up of The Elbow\nPlease join us for a Downtown Community Clean up in The Elbow district of DTJax! From 9-11 a.m. on Saturday\, January 10\, community volunteers will be cleaning up trash and removing debris throughout the Northbank\, The Elbow\, and beyond. \nBrought to you by partners: the Downtown Investment Authority\, Downtown Vision\, the Downtown Dwellers\, St Johns Riverkeeper\, NextUp JAX\, 904 Happy Hour and Build Up Downtown \nDetails\nCheck in will occur at the north entrance of Riverfront Plaza\, closest to the Andrew Jackson statue\, located at 2 E. Independent St.\, Jacksonville\, FL 32202. Free on-street parking is available around the park. Make sure to stick around after the clean-up to check out Downtown favorites like Jax Coffee Co.\, Bold City Brewery\, The Albatross (FKA Underbelly)\, D&G Deli and others! \nRSVP\nRSVP on Eventbrite!
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-01-downtown-jacksonville-community-cleanup/
LOCATION:Riverfront Plaza\, 2 Independent Dr.\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Yoga Tour de Jax Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Yoga Tour de Jax Fundraiser | Saturday\, January 10 from 4-5 p.m. at Bold City Brewery\nJoin us for a calming evening of yoga\, community\, and conservation! We’re partnering with Ana Ng Panama of Yoga Tour de Jax for a special yoga class and happy hour mingle at Bold City Brewing. \nStarting at 4 p.m.\, Ana will lead a grounding 60-minute yoga session\, open to all levels. She is generously donating 50% of all ticket revenue to St. Johns Riverkeeper\, helping support our mission to protect and restore the St. Johns River. \nAfter class\, stick around to enjoy a beer or small bites from Bold City Brewing and connect with fellow river advocates. It’s the perfect blend of wellness\, community\, and environmental stewardship—right in the heart of our watershed. \nCome move\, breathe\, and support the river we all love! \nRegister\nRSVP here – tickets are $20.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-01-fundraiser-yoga-tour-de-jax/
LOCATION:Bold City Brewery\, 2670-7 Rosselle Street\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Get Your Feet Wet
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dryden Mills":MAILTO:dryden@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T100000
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SUMMARY:Land and Sea Cleanup with Girls Who Hike
DESCRIPTION:Land and Sea Cleanup with Girls Who Hike | Saturday\, January 17 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Choose Your Location: Kirkpatrick Recreation Area\, Kenwood Recreation Area\, or Orange Springs Boat Ramp\nJoin Girls Who Hike FL\, St. Johns Riverkeeper\, Central Florida Recon\, Marion County Parks and Recreation\, and Marion County Litter Task Force for a cleanup in Putnam County! We’ll be at three different locations at the same time\, so you can choose which location you want to help clean up. We’ll have grabbers\, gloves and reflective vests\, trash bags on site or bring your own. \n\nKirkpatrick Recreation Area: 410 Rodman Dam Road\, Palatka FL 32177\nKenwood Recreation Area: 191 Kenwood Boat Ramp Road\, Interlachen FL 32148\nOrange Springs Boat Ramp: 14525 NE 245th St. Road\, Fort Mccoy\, FL 32134\n\nJoin us at any of these locations on the river\, along the banks of the river\, and throughout our recreation area parking lots – we’ll enjoy a day of community\, fresh air and working together. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nLunch\nSnacks\nWater\nSturdy\, closed-toe shoes\nHat\nGloves\nSunscreen\nCamping chair\n\nRSVP\nRSVP here on Facebook!
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2025-01-land-and-sea-cleanup-with-girls-who-hike/
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T120000
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SUMMARY:McCoys Creek Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:McCoys Creek Cleanup | Sunday\, January 18\, 2026 from 10 a.m. – Noon at 168 S Myrtle Ave\nJoin us for our monthly cleanup on McCoys Creek! As always\, all of our cleanups are RAIN or SHINE. These cleanups are open to everyone – the more the merrier! \nWhat to Bring:\n\nFULL Reusable Water Bottle\nHat\, Sunglasses\, Sunscreen\nClosed-toe shoes (required)\nRain boots\, work boots\, or waders are extremely helpful!\nOptional: Heavy duty gloves (if desired)\n\nCleanup gloves and bags will be provided by City of Jacksonville and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful. \nRSVP\nRSVP here to let us know you’re coming! \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Dryden Mills at dryden@stjohnsriverkeeper.org.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-01-mccoys-creek-cleanup/
LOCATION:168 S Myrtle Ave\, 168 S Myrtle Ave\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Ocklawaha River Drawdown Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Reunite the Rivers: Ocklawaha River Drawdown Cruises | January 22-25 | Departure Times at 10 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.\nChoose your own adventure and explore the Ocklawaha with us during this historic drawdown. As we advocate for a breach of the Kirkpatrick (formerly Rodman) Dam\, join us for a rare opportunity to witness the impacts of the dam and imagine the possibilities of a reunited riverway. \nEach day experienced captains and advocates\, Karen Chadwick and Eirka Ritter\, will be taking two different routes to explore the area: the Kenwood Route and the Eureka Route. Each trip starts at 10 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. and is about 3-hours long. Select the date you are interested in below\, and then you will be prompted to select your route. Each boat fits 6 passengers at a time\, so get your tickets before the boats fill up! \nTickets: $40 \nRegister\nThursday\, January 22 \nFriday\, January 23 \nSaturday\, January 24 \nSunday\, January 25
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-01-reunite-the-rivers-ocklawaha-river-drawdown-cruise/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Get Your Feet Wet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T100000
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SUMMARY:Lost Springs of the Ocklawaha Paddle with Adventure Outpost (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Lost Springs of the Ocklawaha Paddle with Adventure Outpost | Saturday\, January 24 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Ocklawaha River/Rodman Reservoir (SOLD OUT – Join us on Feb 5)\nThis 4 hour (7-mile) downstream paddle will take us through a section of the Ocklawaha we rarely visit – the upper end of Rodman Reservoir. \nWe’ll begin in an area where the reservoir is very shallow\, so its influence is less dramatic than further down stream. The forest is largely intact and actually quite beautiful. Since this area is now usually covered with a thin sheet of water\, all but the most aquatic tree species remain. In some places we find pure stands of bald cypress. When the reservoir is full\, we can paddle among these cypress–a truly transcendent experience. However\, the reservoir is still a bit low from the recent drawdown so it might not yet be deep enough for paddling among the trees. \nAs we descend the river\, effects of the reservoir become increasingly apparent. The trees become more widely spaced and many show the signs of stress from the high water. By the time we reach our take-out\, few trees remain in the open reservoir. \nIn some places we also glimpse the arrow-straight\, 400-ft wide path that was to be the route of the barges\, had the canal been completed. Nature has made the best of the situation – as it always does – and birding is good in these areas. \nHighlights\nThis day’s route will take us past a couple of the 20+ springs that have been lost to Rodman Reservoir. Most of these springs are completely submerged when the reservoir is full\, but a couple in the upper reaches where we’ll be paddling on this trip are usually visible. \nHistory\nPeople have lived along Ocklawaha for over 15\,000 years. Evidence of their passing can be seen on all stretches of the river. Even though all sections were occupied in all time periods\, certain stretches of the river seem to have a much more obvious connection to specific tribes or cultures. In the lower river\, certain features tend to keep us mindful of the Archaic Period cultures\, while the upper river is palpably the realm of the Acuera. The section we’ll be exploring on this trip is all about the Seminoles. Several important historical sites and some fascinating stories – including some in our own time – give this part of Ocklawaha a powerful Seminole identity. \nDifficulty\nThis is an easy paddle on slow\, tannin-stained waters. There is plenty of water here so you won’t have to pull over any shoals or shallows. \nMore Info\nHere’s an essay about Cannon Spring and Rodman Reservoir (by Lars Andersen\, your guide for this paddle). \n\nThis event is sold out!\nWe do have another trip coming up on Thursday\, February 5.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-01-lost-springs-ocklawaha-paddle-with-adventure-outpost/
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet
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