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SUMMARY:Historic African American Cemetery Tour with Ennis Davis
DESCRIPTION:Historic African American Cemetery Tour with Ennis Davis | Monday\, February 16 from 9-11 a.m. at Sunset Cemetery\nIt’s been said that a city’s history is written on its tombstones\, and nowhere is this truer than at Sunset Cemetery\, one of Jacksonville’s largest historic African American cemeteries. \nJoin LISC\, St. Johns RIVERKEEPER\, and the Jaxson Magazine’s Ennis Davis for a walking tour covering the overlooked history of many of early Jacksonville’s most interesting figures\, including Florida’s first Black millionaire A.L. Lewis. \nHear Jacksonville history as only The Jaxson can tell it. \nRegister\nThis is a free event\, but please reserve your spot here.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-02-historic-african-american-cemetery-tour-with-ennis-davis/
LOCATION:Sunset Cemetery\, Corner of Moncrief Road and Edgewood Dr.\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Resilient Ribault
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trey Ford":MAILTO:trey@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T120000
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SUMMARY:VOG Creation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:VOG Creation Workshop | Saturday\, March 14 from 9 a.m. – Noon at the Jacksonville University Marine Science Research Institute Building\nSt. 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 recycled oyster shells that are strung together to create habitat for new oysters along with many other species of marine invertebrates. A single adult oyster has the ability to filter up to 50 gallons of water per day and each VOG can accumulate dozens of new oysters in just a few months. The goal is to distribute hundreds of VOGs throughout the Jacksonville area to improve water quality and create new oyster habitats. The Marine Science Research Institute at Jacksonville University will be incorporating a research aspect into this project with plans to monitor the VOGs following the deployments. \nEvent Details\nWe are hosting an assembly workshop to build a fourth batch of VOGs for local residents. There will be stations to punch holes in the recycled oyster shells\, string them on the rope\, and tie them. Bring garden gloves if you have them as the oyster shells can be hard and rigid. \nRegister\nRegister here to volunteer! Spots are limited in this workshop. \nSt. Johns River VOG Program\nLearn more about the St. Johns River VOG Program here. If you live on the St. Johns River\, or a tributary\, north of the Arlington River – you can request your own VOGs.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-03-vog-creation-workshop/
LOCATION:JU Marine Science Research Institute Bldg.\, Marine Science Research Institute\, River Road\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Get Your Feet Wet,Resilient Ribault,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trey Ford":MAILTO:trey@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T110000
DTSTAMP:20260317T203727Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T203727Z
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SUMMARY:Resilient Ribault Cleanups
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the northside of Jacksonville during the Great St. Johns River Cleanup! These cleanups are part of Duval County’s annual Great St. Johns River Celebration. \nResilient Ribault is a community-driven effort led by St. Johns Riverkeeper & LISC Jacksonville to address the challenges facing the waterways and communities in the Ribault River and Moncrief Creek watersheds. \nWatershed Address: Ribault River > Trout River > St. Johns River \nHarborview Boat Ramp Cleanup | Saturday\, March 21 from 9-11 a.m.\nAt Harborview Boat Ramp\, volunteers play a vital role in caring for one of the most important public access points to the Ribault River – supporting clean water\, healthy habitats\, and safe\, welcoming spaces for recreation and learning. \nRegister: RSVP here and let us know you plan to join! \nCharles Reese Park Cleanup | Saturday\, March 21 from 9-11 a.m.\nRegister: RSVP here and let us know you plan to join! \nRibault Scenic Drive Park Cleanup | Saturday\, March 21 from 9-11 a.m.\nRegister: RSVP here and let us know you plan to join! \nWhat to Bring to Any Cleanup:\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.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-03-harborview-boat-ramp-cleanup/
LOCATION:Harborview Boat Ramp\, 4100 Harbor View Dr.\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Resilient Ribault,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trey Ford":MAILTO:trey@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T170000
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SUMMARY:OysterFest
DESCRIPTION:OysterFest | Saturday\, April 18 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Riverview Park\nJoin our friends Riverview Collective Community Organization (RCCO) for the second annual OysterFest! This festival is a full day of community\, culture\, and connection. \nSt. Johns Riverkeeper is one of the event sponsors. Stop by our tent and learn more about our Resilient Ribault initiative\, Vertical Oyster Garden (VOG) Program\, the oyster reef at Riverview Park\, and more! \nCome out\, bring your family\, and be a part of a day filled with education\, empowerment\, and entertainment! \nRSVP\nRSVP on Eventbrite.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-04-oysterfest/
LOCATION:Riverview Park\, 9620 E Water St\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32208
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Resilient Ribault
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T170000
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SUMMARY:POSH Module Build - Living Shoreline for Riverview Park
DESCRIPTION:POSH Module Build – Living Shoreline for Riverview Park | Saturday\, May 9\nHelp us build Pervious Oyster Shell Habitat (POSH) Modules – 30-pound balls of recycled oyster shells and cement that form the foundation of a natural oyster reef along the Trout River. \nA single adult oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water per day\, and as a reef grows\, it creates habitat for hundreds of aquatic species while acting as a natural buffer against coastal erosion and storm surges. \nOver 85% of natural oyster reefs have been lost worldwide. Every module we build helps turn that tide. \nIn August 2025\, volunteers installed 40 POSH Modules at Riverview Park\, creating approximately 140 feet of oyster reef. Now we’re growing it further. \nNo experience needed — just a willingness to get a little messy and a lot of heart for the river. \nVolunteer Shift 1: 8-11 a.m. at 2000 Ponte Vedra Blvd (parking lot by Guana Reserve Middle Beach)\nMorning shift volunteers will load 13.5 trash cans of recycled oyster shells and bring them to the GTM Research Reserve Welcome Center (505 Guana River Rd\, Ponte Vedra Beach\, FL 32082). It will likely take 2-3 trips. Loading the shells wont take up the entire shift\, so once complete volunteers will be able to start on the POSH Module molds. \nVolunteer Shift 2: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at GTM Research Reserve Welcome Center\nAfternoon shift volunteers will come straight to the GTM Research Reserve Welcome Center (505 Guana River Rd) to relieve the morning shift volunteers. You’ll get straight to work on creating the POSH Modules. The process involves mixing oyster shells\, cement\, and water into a cement mixer where shells will get an even coat of cement. They will then be poured into hexagonal molds. \nRegister here to participate in either shift. \nThe POSH Modules will be stored for about a month to cure. Then they will be removed from the molds and deployed into the river to help create oyster habitat! \nNature-based Solutions: Improving Water Quality One Oyster at a Time
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/posh-module-build-living-shoreline-for-riverview-park/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Get Your Feet Wet,Resilient Ribault,River-Friendly,Volunteer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTSTAMP:20260526T195201Z
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SUMMARY:Black Birders Week
DESCRIPTION:Black Birders Week | Sunday\, May 24 – Saturday\, May 30\nBlack Birders Week was founded under the group Black AF in STEM in 2020\, due to the lack of representation of the Black community in the outdoor space. \n2026 Theme: “Flyways & Freedom: Advocacy\, Action\, and the Future” \nThis theme is about the journey toward liberation\, the advocacy required to protect our shared environment\, and the decisive action needed to build a future where everyone belongs. \nEvents in Jacksonville:\nJoin St. Johns Riverkeeper\, The NAHAM Experience\, and BlackAFInSTEM for a community-centered nature experience in honor of Black Birders Week – creating space for connection\, mindfulness\, and education through birdwatching in Jacksonville. \nGuided Mindfulness Meditation + Bird Sound Experience | Wednesday\, May 27 at 6 p.m. | Ribault Scenic Drive Park\nFocus on the natural sounds of birds as The NAHAM Experience guides you through an outdoor meditation. Breathe and ground yourself in nature to lighten your mental load. We will reflect together after the meditation. \nRSVP: This is a free event\, but let us know you plan to join us here! \nBirdwatching Trail Walk | Saturday May 30 at 10 a.m. | Riverview Park\nJoin us for a guided walk along the trails in Riverview Park\, on the Trout River. We will point out and identify local bird species\, and teach beginners how to best observe birds in their natural habitat. \nBring your own binoculars\, if you have them. \nRSVP: This is a free event\, but let us know you plan to join us here!
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-black-birders-week/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Resilient Ribault
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T140000
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SUMMARY:Oyster Reef Installation: Volunteer Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Oyster Reef Installation: Volunteer Opportunity | Wednesday\, June 10 | Noon | Riverview Park\nIn partnership with Jacksonville Oyster Conservation & Riverview Collective Community Organization (RCCO) \nRoll up your sleeves and help restore the Trout River shoreline! Join St. Johns Riverkeeper\, Jacksonville Oyster Conservation\, and RCCO for a hands-on POSH Module installation at Riverview Park as part of the Resilient Ribault Initiative. \nPOSH stands for Pervious Oyster Shell Habitat – 30-pound balls of recycled oyster shells and cement that anchor natural oyster reef growth along the riverbank. A single adult oyster filters up to 50 gallons of water per day\, and every module we place gives the Trout River’s natural filtration system a stronger foothold. \nVolunteers will carry and place modules along the water’s edge – active\, tangible work with real impact. \nWhat to bring & wear:\n\nGarden gloves (required – modules are heavy and rough)\nClothes and shoes you don’t mind getting wet or muddy; some volunteers will wade into the shallows\nSunscreen and water\n\nRegister\nRSVP for this volunteer opportunity!
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-06-oyster-reef-installation-volunteer-opportunity/
LOCATION:Riverview Park\, 9620 E Water St\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32208
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Get Your Feet Wet,Resilient Ribault,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trey Ford":MAILTO:trey@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T110000
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SUMMARY:Riverview Park Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Riverview Park Service Day | Saturday\, August 29 | 9-11 a.m. | Riverview Park (9620 East Water Street)\nJoin St. Johns Riverkeeper for a day of service at Riverview Park on the Trout River. This is part of an ongoing effort to improve and maintain this important community resource connecting locals to our river on Jacksonville’s northside. \nVolunteers can expect to collect litter\, clear trails\, catalog and/or remove invasive plants\, and more as needed! Cleanup bags\, gloves and grabbers will be provided. \nUseful Items to Bring:\n\nFULL reusable water bottle\nClosed-toe shoes (Required. We HIGHLY recommend wearing rain boots! This park is prone to flooding and general sogginess.)\nSun protection (sunscreen\, hat\, sunglasses)\nBug spray\nWork/gardening gloves (cleanup gloves will be provided)\nSmall garden tools (trowels\, shovels\, etc.)\n\nRegister\nPlease register to let us know you’ll be joining us so we can plan accordingly. \nSafety Precautions\n\nEveryone must register/sign a liability waiver to participate.\nAn adult must accompany youth under 18 years of age.\nStay together and work in teams of at least two people.\nWatch your footing\, avoid steep embankments\, and use caution when walking through tall grass or brush.\nDo not use your bare hands to pick up broken glass or sharp items. Trash grabbers will be available.\nLeave hazardous items\, such as syringes or dead animals\, in place and notify the Site Captain.\nDo not try to pick up items too heavy for you to lift. When in doubt\, seek help.\nRespect wildlife and keep your distance.\nTake breaks as needed\, protect yourself from the sun\, and drink plenty of water.\nMake sure trash bags are not too full to close and secure.\nKeep tires separate from the trash bags.\n\nResilient Ribault\nThe Resilient Ribault initiative is a community-driven effort led by St. Johns Riverkeeper & LISC Jacksonville to protect and restore the Ribault River and the neighborhoods that call it home. At Riverview Park\, volunteers play a vital role in caring for one of the most important public access points to the river—supporting clean water\, healthy habitats\, and safe\, welcoming spaces for recreation and learning. \nThrough hands-on volunteer opportunities\, Resilient Ribault connects residents\, partners\, and local leaders to nature-based solutions like shoreline stewardship\, litter prevention\, habitat enhancement\, and community education. Every hour you give helps strengthen river health\, build neighborhood resilience\, and ensure the Trout River remains a resource for generations to come. \nWhether you’re a first-time volunteer or a returning steward of the river\, your participation at Riverview Park directly supports environmental justice\, climate resilience\, and community pride in Northwest Jacksonville.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-08-riverview-park-service-day/
LOCATION:Riverview Park\, 9620 E Water St\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32208
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Resilient Ribault,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trey Ford":MAILTO:trey@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T110000
DTSTAMP:20260813T144519Z
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SUMMARY:Moncrief Creek Cleanup with Eartha’s Farm
DESCRIPTION:Moncrief Creek Cleanup | Saturday\, September 5 from 9-11 a.m. at Eartha’s Farm and Market (5232 Moncrief Rd.)\nJoin us for our quarterly cleanup around Moncrief Creek at Eartha’s Farm & Market! This is part of an ongoing effort to improve and maintain this important community resource connecting locals to fresh and healthy foods on Jacksonville’s northside. #ResilientRibault \nEnjoy shopping at the farm stand when you’re done. \nWatershed Address: Moncrief Creek > Trout River > St. Johns River \nRegister\nPlease RSVP in advance so we know approximately how many volunteers to plan for\, and to receive any event updates. \nUseful Items to Bring\n\nFULL reusable water bottle\nClosed-toe shoes (Required)\nSun protection (sunscreen\, hat\, sunglasses)\nBug spray\nWork/gardening gloves (cleanup gloves will be provided)\nSmall garden tools (trowels\, shovels\, etc.)\n\nResilient Ribault\nLearn more about the Resilient Ribault initiative.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-09-moncrief-creek-cleanup-with-earthas-farm/
LOCATION:Eartha’s Farm and Market\, 4850 Moncrief Rd.\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Resilient Ribault,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trey Ford":MAILTO:trey@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
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SUMMARY:Florida Climate Week
DESCRIPTION:Florida Climate Week (Jacksonville) | October 5-11\, 2026\nNow in its sixth year\, Florida Climate Week is a powerful celebration of engagement\, education\, and collective action focused on climate and resilience challenges facing our state. \n© April Visuals\, LLC \nMonday\, October 5\nTrout River Boat Excursion | Monday\, October 5 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Jacksonville University – MSRI Boat Ramp\nJoin St. Johns Riverkeeper\, Riverview Collective Community Organization (RCCO) and COJ Sustainability Department during Florida Climate Week sponsored by the VOLO Foundation as we explore the Trout River and discuss opportunities for access\, water quality and infrastructure improvements. \nPlease arrive at the dock near Jacksonville University’s Marine Science Research Institute (MSRI) by 5:15 pm so we can board\, receive the safety instructions\, and be on our way! \nReserve your spot here. \nTuesday\, October 6\nUNFILTERED – The Truth About Oysters: Film Screening & Panel | Tuesday\, October 6 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Highlands Regional Library\nThis Emmy award-winning documentary reveals the oyster’s hidden double life. On our plates\, they’re a delicacy and a livelihood. Beneath the surface\, they’re one of nature’s most powerful tools — a keystone species that filters and cleans vast volumes of water\, buffers shorelines from storms\, and anchors entire estuary ecosystems. \nBut the reefs are vanishing. Ninety percent of the world’s ancient oyster reefs have collapsed in the last thirty years\, and Florida’s own Apalachicola Bay is slipping toward the same fate under the pressures of pollution\, coastal development\, and overharvesting. The film makes a hopeful case: shell recycling\, artificial reefs\, and freshwater management can still turn the tide. \nThat work is already underway right here in Jacksonville. Along the Ribault\, Trout\, and St. Johns Rivers\, we’re putting these same nature-based solutions into practice — building Pervious Oyster Shell Habitat (POSH) modules and Vertical Oyster Gardens to restore living shorelines\, and helping launch a recycled oyster shell collection system that gives discarded shells a second life as new reef. Every oyster we return to the water is another filter cleaning the St. Johns. \nAfter the film: Stay for a conversation with local panelists who are harnessing the power of oysters to restore and filter the St. Johns River — and learn how you can get involved. \nRSVP here to reserve your spot! \nFriday\, October 9\nCity In A Forest: Film Screening & Panel | Friday\, October 9 from 6-9 p.m. | The Jessie Ball DuPont Center\nAtlanta calls itself the “City in a Forest\,” but its tree canopy is under pressure from rapid development. City in a Forest is a documentary that follows the people working to protect that urban forest and asks what it takes to keep a growing city green. \nRSVP here to reserve your spot! \nSaturday\, October 10\nCANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER: POSH Module Workshop | Saturday\, October 10\nJoin SJRK\, Jax Oyster Conservation\, and RCCO for a POSH Module Workshop! We will talk about the many benefits of oysters to our estuaries\, how oyster reefs make us more resilient to the effects of climate change\, the many ways we can restore oyster reefs\, and the benefits of using Pervious Oyster Shell Habitats (POSH). \nWe will then construct POSH units by mixing recycled oyster shell\, cement\, and water into cement mixers and pouring the mixture into molds to cure\, before they are deployed in spring. \n 
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-florida-climate-week/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Resilient Ribault
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T193000
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SUMMARY:UNFILTERED - The Truth About Oysters: Florida Climate Week Screening & Panel
DESCRIPTION:UNFILTERED – The Truth About Oysters: Florida Climate Week Screening & Panel | Tuesday\, October 6 | 5:30-7:30 | Highlands Regional Library (1826 Dunn Avenue)\nHosted by COJ Sustainability Department – St. Johns Riverkeeper – Jax Oyster Conservation \nYou’ll never look at an oyster the same way again. \nThis Emmy award-winning documentary reveals the oyster’s hidden double life. On our plates\, they’re a delicacy and a livelihood. Beneath the surface\, they’re one of nature’s most powerful tools — a keystone species that filters and cleans vast volumes of water\, buffers shorelines from storms\, and anchors entire estuary ecosystems. \nBut the reefs are vanishing. Ninety percent of the world’s ancient oyster reefs have collapsed in the last thirty years\, and Florida’s own Apalachicola Bay is slipping toward the same fate under the pressures of pollution\, coastal development\, and overharvesting. The film makes a hopeful case: shell recycling\, artificial reefs\, and freshwater management can still turn the tide. \nThat work is already underway right here in Jacksonville. Along the Ribault\, Trout\, and St. Johns Rivers\, we’re putting these same nature-based solutions into practice — building Pervious Oyster Shell Habitat (POSH) modules and Vertical Oyster Gardens to restore living shorelines\, and helping launch a recycled oyster shell collection system that gives discarded shells a second life as new reef. Every oyster we return to the water is another filter cleaning the St. Johns. \nRSVP\nThis event is free\, but reserve your spot here. \nAfter the Film: Panel Discussion\nStay for a conversation with local panelists who are harnessing the power of oysters to restore and filter the St. Johns River – and learn how you can get involved. The filmmaker will be in attendance\, and East Coast Oysters will have oysters available for sale. \nMeet the panelists: \nJosh McLawhorn: Director/Editor of UNFILTERED\nUnfiltered: The Truth About Oysters is Josh’s debut feature-length documentary. A member of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences\, Josh’s work as a cinematographer and editor has earned eight Suncoast Emmy Awards. He operates Level Up Digital Media\, a firm which produces commercials\, corporate and nonprofit films\, and television programs. \nJosh’s 2014 short film Almost Ready won first place nationwide in Nikon’s Everyday Cinema Contest\, and his commercial work has earned several Gold Addy Awards at the Tallahassee chapter of the American Advertising Federation\, including a Judge’s Choice Award in 2016\, and an FPRA Image Award in 2019. \nThe topics addressed in Unfiltered: The Truth About Oysters are close to home for the inhabitants of coastal communities around the world\, and Josh is no exception. A native of Florida’s panhandle\, he grew up eating oysters harvested from the Apalachicola Bay estuary and swimming in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. He hopes Unfiltered: The Truth About Oysters will attract public and political interest to the ecological crisis facing oysters\, and help supercharge reef restoration efforts. \nLearn more about Josh at levelup.media. \nChucha Barber: Executive Producer of UNFILTERED\nA member in good standing with the Producers Guild of America\, filmmaker Chucha Barber has been creating documentary films for more than 30 years on topics as diverse as art\, paleontology\, high-profile murders and auto racing. She has produced more than 29 documentaries in partnership with network-owned stations including NBC\, CBS\, ABC\, Univision and Telemundo. \nPast chair and founder of the Tallahassee Film Festival\, Chucha owns and operates Chucha Barber Productions\, which creates television programs and documentary films. Chucha’s work as a producer has earned seven Suncoast Emmy Awards\, a Girl Scouts of America Women of Distinction Award\, and two Gracie Awards from the Alliance for Women in Media. \nChucha’s influence and interest extends beyond filmmaking. Appointed by a former Florida governor as a Commissioner of Volunteer Florida\, Chucha is a past chair of the Volunteer Florida Foundation. She has served as a board member of the Leon County Tourist Development Council\, instructed students as a guest lecturer at Florida State University\, co-chaired the Tallahassee Heart Ball\, and founded the Florida Wine Festival. \nIn addition to Unfiltered: The Truth About Oysters\, she is currently working on her first television series and a documentary about the current and historical significance of Black churches to societal change. \nLearn more about Chucha Barber Productions at www.chuchabarber.com. \nHunter Mathews: Founder and Director for Jax Oyster Conservation\nHunter was born and raised in Jacksonville\, Florida. Growing up\, his love for Florida’s beaches\, springs\, and waterways sparked a passion for Florida’s ecosystems and conservation. He received his master’s degree in biology from the University of North Florida\, where he focused on oyster reef restoration ecology\, leading the first biological studies of a novel oyster reef restoration method\, Pervious Oyster Shell Habitats (or POSH). Hunter founded Jax Oyster Conservation in 2024\, motivated to provide an on-going oyster shell recycling program for local restaurants\, citizens\, and events\, to reduce our landfill contribution and provide oyster shell to supply more coastal restoration and resilience projects in northeast Florida. \nKevonne Phillips: Eastcoast Oysters\nKevonne Phillips is a well-known Florida oyster Shucker\, now residing and servicing Jacksonville and surrounding areas with his own mobile raw bar called Eastcoast Oysters. Kevonne has over 10 years catering experience\, with a rich history of high-end events such as Formula 1\, Miami Oyster Fest\, Welcome to Rockville\, Hulaween\, Ritz-Carlton private parties\, with weddings\, holiday gatherings\, and local vending in between. \nDavid Wandel: Episcopal AP Environmental Science Faculty Member\nDavid Wandel embodies a combination of environmental stewardship and education. For 14 years\, David has dedicated his professional career to environmental education at The Episcopal School of Jacksonville\, helping young people understand not only how natural systems function\, but why protecting those systems matters. Outside of the classroom\, he has transformed those same principles into direct environmental action through oyster restoration and\, most recently\, the development of Matanzas Oyster Company\, a sustainable oyster aquaculture operation with its first harvest anticipated in spring 2027. \n \nDavid holds a degree in biology from Penn State University and has pursued specialized training in oyster aquaculture through the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. His interest in oysters extends far beyond their commercial value. At the center of his work is a genuine fascination with the oyster as an ecosystem engineer and a desire to help others understand the extraordinary role oysters can play in the health and resilience of coastal ecosystems. \nThrough sustainable oyster aquaculture\, David is demonstrating how responsible food production and environmental stewardship can coexist. Although the farm’s first commercial harvest is anticipated in spring 2027\, its foundation has been built on years of education\, specialized training\, community partnership\, and direct participation in oyster habitat restoration. \nDavid’s work demonstrates that meaningful environmental protection does not have to occur in only one setting. It can happen in a classroom\, along the shoreline of the St. Johns River\, in the leased water column of the Guana River\, through community restoration projects\, and through environmentally responsible local businesses. His career and community service reflect a sustained commitment to protecting Northeast Florida’s waterways while inspiring others to understand and value the ecosystems around them. \nTrey Ford: Strategic Partnerships & Programming Coordinator for St. Johns Riverkeeper\n\nTrey leads the Resilient Ribault Initiative in Northside and Westside Jacksonville. He coordinates the organization’s oyster restoration and living shoreline work in the Ribault\, Moncrief\, and Trout River watersheds\, including a Vertical Oyster Garden program with more than 300 gardens installed on residential docks and the Pervious Oyster Shell Habitat reef modules at the Riverview Park living shoreline — work carried out with Jacksonville University’s Marine Science Research Institute\, CCA Florida\, and the Riverview Collective Community Organization. He is also an elected Supervisor on the Duval Soil & Water Conservation District and the founder of Florida Fish Pepper Co. — Growers Alliance. A film producer and programmer\, Trey is interested in how oysters connect water quality\, working waterfronts\, foodways\, and the Gullah Geechee cultural history of this coast.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-10-unfiltered-the-truth-about-oysters-florida-climate-week-screening-panel/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Resilient Ribault
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SUMMARY:City In A Forest: Florida Climate Week Screening & Panel
DESCRIPTION:City In A Forest: Florida Climate Week Screening & Panel | Friday\, October 9 | 6-9 p.m. | The Jessie Ball DuPont Center (40 E Adams St)\nA Florida Climate Week event presented by St. Johns Riverkeeper’s Resilient Ribault Initiative | Hosted by COJ Sustainability Department – St. Johns Riverkeeper – Groundwork Jax – Greenscape of Jax \nAtlanta calls itself the “City in a Forest\,” but its tree canopy is under pressure from rapid development. City in a Forest is a documentary that follows the people working to protect that urban forest and asks what it takes to keep a growing city green. \nJacksonville faces the same questions. Trees cool our neighborhoods during extreme heat\, soak up stormwater before it floods our streets\, and filter runoff before it reaches the Ribault\, Trout\, and St. Johns Rivers. But canopy isn’t shared equally. Many Northside and Westside neighborhoods have less shade and more pavement\, so they carry more of the heat and flooding burden. \nRSVP\nThis event is free and open to the public. Registration is appreciated so we can plan seating. \nAfter the Screening: Panel Discussion\nStay for a community panel on what urban forests mean for climate resilience\, public health\, and environmental justice here at home. Panelists will also share how residents can help protect and grow Jacksonville’s canopy. \nKrystle Chanel\nKrystle Chanel is an Atlanta-based artist and social practitioner whose work bridges art\, community health\, and social impact. Through photography and film\, she engages communities to explore how the social determinants of health\, as well as the natural and built environment\, shape daily life. Her layered visual narratives highlight neighborhood strengths\, environmental concerns\, and community stories. \nTrey Ford: Strategic Partnerships & Programming Coordinator for St. Johns Riverkeeper\nTrey leads the Resilient Ribault Initiative — a place-based resilience program in Northside and Westside Jacksonville that connects tree canopy\, park access\, stormwater\, and water quality to the neighborhoods living with those conditions every day. He is also an elected Supervisor on the Duval Soil & Water Conservation District and the founder of Florida Fish Pepper Co. — Growers Alliance\, a trade association reviving the heirloom fish pepper across the Southeast. His work sits at the intersection of urban land\, food systems\, and environmental justice\, with partners ranging from neighborhood associations and grassroots organizations to city agencies\, universities\, and national funders. A film producer and programmer as well\, Trey uses documentary and cultural programming to bring conservation conversations to audiences who have too often been left out of them. \nNicole Kresse: Executive Director for Greenscape of Jacksonville\nNicole Kresse serves as Executive Director of Greenscape of Jacksonville\, Florida’s oldest urban forestry nonprofit. With more than 18 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit and international development sectors\, Nicole brings a strategic yet hands-on approach to advancing Greenscape’s mission of protecting and expanding Jacksonville’s tree canopy. A passionate environmental advocate\, Nicole is committed to deepening community engagement\, growing impactful partnerships\, and enhancing urban resilience through trees. Prior to joining Greenscape\, Nicole managed over $500 million in U.S. foreign assistance with USAID programs and served as a Peace Corps Volunteer\, with a focus on sustainable development and volunteer-driven initiatives. With a clear mission to Plant\, Protect\, and Promote trees\, Greenscape is growing a lasting legacy with more than 356\,900 trees planted or distributed in the region. \nGloria McNair: Chief Community Officer for Groundwork Jacksonville\nGloria McNair joined GW Jax in 2018 and leads the organization’s community outreach efforts. Gloria is responsible for engaging citizens in visioning and advocating for their community\, helping to ensure residents have input in shaping GW Jax projects including McCoys Creek\, Hogans Creek and the Emerald Trail. \nOne of Gloria’s major areas of focus is to help long-time residents stay in their homes and benefit from the prosperity the Emerald Trail will create. \nGloria’s professional career has been diverse\, yet at the core of her work has been a dedication to service.  She joined the U.S. Navy and served 22 years of active service\, first as a Hospital Corpsman and then as an Environmental Health Officer. After retiring in Jacksonville\, she used her skills as an educator and preventive health advocate with the Florida Department of Health in Duval to support initiatives including Groundwork Jacksonville. \nGloria has a MA in Human Resource Development from Webster University\, a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Excelsior and an Associates of Science degree in Environmental Health from Merritt College. Originally from South Carolina\, Gloria now proudly claims Jacksonville as home for her and her husband and two daughters.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-10-city-in-a-forest-florida-climate-week-screening-panel/
LOCATION:The Jessie (Jessie Ball duPont Center)\, 40 E Adams St\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Resilient Ribault
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T183000
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SUMMARY:Climate Week: Trout River Boat Excursion
DESCRIPTION:Trout River Boat Excursion | Monday\, October 12 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Jacksonville University – MSRI Boat Ramp\nJoin St. Johns Riverkeeper\, Riverview Collective Community Organization (RCCO) and COJ Sustainability Department during Florida Climate Week sponsored by the VOLO Foundation as we explore the Trout River and discuss opportunities for access\, water quality and infrastructure improvements. \nPlease arrive at the dock near Jacksonville University’s Marine Science Research Institute (MSRI) by 5:15 pm so we can board\, receive the safety instructions\, and be on our way! \nRSVP\nReserve your spot here. \n(This trip was originally scheduled for October 5\, 2026 during Climate Week but was postponed due to inclement weather.)
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-10-climate-week-riverview-boat-excursion/
LOCATION:Jacksonville University | MSRI\, Marine Science Research Institute\, River Road\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Resilient Ribault
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trey Ford":MAILTO:trey@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T190000
DTSTAMP:20261008T190812Z
CREATED:20261008T190812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T190812Z
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SUMMARY:"Jacksonville’s Gullah Geechee Heritage" Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:“Jacksonville’s Gullah Geechee Heritage” Book Signing | Thursday\, October 29 | 5-7 p.m. | Cafe Resistance\nJacksonville has a story that is much deeper than the landmarks we see today. For generations\, Gullah Geechee people have shaped the culture\, landscape\, traditions\, and history of Northeast Florida. \nBut how much of that history do we actually know? \n“Jacksonville’s Gullah Geechee Heritage” explores the people\, places\, traditions\, and land that holds memory\, helping bring these stories into greater focus. \nWhether you’re a lifelong Jacksonville resident\, a history lover\, a planner\, a preservationist\, or simply curious about the place you call home\, this book is an invitation to look at Jacksonville through a deeper historical lens. \nExplore the history. Learn the stories. Get your SIGNED copy of “Jacksonville’s Gullah Geechee Heritage” at Cafe Resistance on Thursday October 29th from 5-7 p.m. \nRSVP\nLet us know you plan to come by!
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-10-jacksonvilles-gullah-geechee-heritage-book-signing-2/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Resilient Ribault
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trey Ford":MAILTO:trey@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T110000
DTSTAMP:20261016T171359Z
CREATED:20261001T205210Z
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SUMMARY:Historic African American Cemetery Tour with Ennis Davis
DESCRIPTION:Historic African American Cemetery Tour with Ennis Davis | Saturday\, November 7 from 9-11 a.m. at Sunset Cemetery\nIt’s been said that a city’s history is written on its tombstones\, and nowhere is this truer than at Sunset Cemetery\, one of Jacksonville’s largest historic African American cemeteries. \nJoin LISC\, St. Johns RIVERKEEPER\, and the Jaxson Magazine’s Ennis Davis for a walking tour covering the overlooked history of many of early Jacksonville’s most interesting figures\, including entrepreneur and philanthropist\, James “Charlie Edd” Craddock. \nHear Jacksonville history as only The Jaxson can tell it. \nRegister\nThis is a free event\, but please reserve your spot here.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-11-historic-african-american-cemetery-tour-with-ennis-davis/
LOCATION:Sunset Cemetery\, Corner of Moncrief Road and Edgewood Dr.\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Resilient Ribault
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trey Ford":MAILTO:trey@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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