Join St. Johns Riverkeeper's K-12 Education Team the first Wednesday of each month along the St. Johns River or a tributary. In July, St. Johns Riverkeeper has partnered with Dr. Nisse Goldberg of Jacksonville University to take you on an educational hike about Florida's native plants. Hands-on activities will be available and materials will be […]
Join Rising Tides, St. Johns Riverkeeper's young professionals group, for a stand up paddleboard paddle of Silver Springs! Explore the flora and fauna along the Silver River with a guide from The Salty Paddle. Cost $50 per person (includes board rental) $25 per person (bring your own board) Register Register for our Silver Springs Paddle […]
July's Wine & Wisdom on the Water will feature local favorites, Wayne Wood and Lana Shuttlesworth. Guests will learn about Jacksonville's history, architectural heritage, and of course the scenic beauty of the St. Johns River. With a new boat trip and speaker each month, this speakers series will present opportunities for participants to learn more […]
Enjoy a sunset paddle departing from Palmo Cove in St. Johns County. One of William Bartram's favorite lookout spots. participants will enjoy beautiful views of the Shands Bridge and the protected area where the Six Mile and Trout Creeks flow into the St. Johns River. REGISTER with Earth Kinship. Cost Single Kayak Rental $55 Tandem […]
Join Clay County Parks Naturalist Liza McCain for some pre-back-to-school science fun at Camp Chowenwaw. We will be dipping our nets into the water and exploring some of the unique macroinvertebrates (small pond critters) that call the St. Johns River home. These creatures are vital to the health of the river and the waters around […]
Join us as we discuss Renew Jax, the Sierra Club’s new campaign seeking a commitment from the City of Jacksonville and JEA to utilize 100% renewable energy by 2050. Twelve other Florida cities have already committed to power all of their municipal operations, businesses, and homes with renewable energy on or before 2050. The Sierra […]
Join us at Intuition Ale Works as we discuss climate change adaptation solutions with the City of Jacksonville’s first Chief Resilience Officer, Anne Coglianese. Climate resilience is about preparing communities and our river to withstand the impacts of climate change and cope with the realities of a warming planet. Anne will provide an update on […]
Join us for a paddle on the Silver River with Adventure Outpost and special guest Gina Kent, a Swallow-tailed Kite expert from the Avian Research and Conservation Institute (ARCI) in Gainesville. Come experience the amazing biodiversity of plants and animals along the Silver River. Through the clear waters of the spring, you will be able […]
Join us for some Wine & Wisdom on the Water as Kay Ehas shares more about the Emerald Trail. When complete, the Emerald Trail will encompass approximately 30 miles of trails, greenways, and parks that encircle the urban core and link approximately 14 historic neighborhoods to downtown, Hogans Creek, McCoys Creek, and the St. Johns […]
Join our Director of Education to learn about St. Johns River aquifer. She will demonstrate how aquifers work to support the river and then we will create our own edible aquifers with the help of the Sweet Pete’s staff! The store will be open for guests who wish to shop. Ages 8 and up, kids […]
We've partnered with Duval Audubon to conduct a youth birding walk at Riverview Park. During the walk, we'll talk about how to use binoculars, techniques on urban birding, and what to look and listen for when you're birdwatching. Every child will be completing a "My First Bird Count" sheet and learn how to properly describe […]
The Cowford Redfish Tournament is a tournament to highlight the pristine Spartina estuaries of the Lower St. Johns River, now increasingly threatened by needless industrial expansion, sedimentation, over-development along the river's banks and excess nutrient loading from a multitude of sources upstream. The Cowford benefits our mission to sustain healthy water ecosystems for future generations. We […]