Rescheduled from 6/17 to 6/24 due to rainstorms last weekend! In honor of Pride Month, join The Jaxson's Mike Field and our outreach specialist, Steph Morse, for a guided bike tour of sights and scenes from Jacksonville's long and colorful LGBTQ history in Riverside. In the early 20th century, LGBTQ musicians and performers helped turn […]
Family EcoExploration: World Environment Day Saturday, June 24 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Blue Cypress Park Join us in celebrating World Environment Day as we learn how human impact affects our river through an Enviroscape model. Right after our activity, we will learn how to be stewards of our river while cleaning up Blue Cypress Park! […]
"Planting Seeds" Poetry Workshop with Camille Dungy Saturday, June 24 from 12-1:30 p.m. at Riverview Park In Partnership with LISC Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Public Library With the Trout River as a backdrop, Poet Camille Dungy will help us explore ways to see our own work in relation to the living world around us. Following […]
Lit Chat with Camille Dungy: In Partnership with the Jacksonville Public Library and LISC Jacksonville Saturday, June 24 from 2-3 p.m. at the Bradham and Brooks Branch of the Jacksonville Public Library This Lit Chat Interview is a 60-minute program consisting of a 40-minute conversation between author Camille Dungy and interviewer Nikesha Elise Williams followed […]
For our June Adventures in Urban Ecosystems event, we will be exploring the beautiful Ribault River Reserve! Take a closer look at the tiny but mighty critters living in our waterways with a St. Johns Riverkeeper expert. We'll be examining leaf packs that have been collecting leaf litter and the associated living things that reside […]
Saturday, July 8 from 6-9 p.m. at Riverfront Park Kayak Launch Come explore Hallowes Cove with St. Johns County naturalists and St. Johns Riverkeeper! Participants will paddle the St. Johns River and learn about the unique history and diverse wildlife of the area. At the end of the tour participants will get to experience a […]
Join the Rising Tides Steering Committee for our bi-monthly membership meeting! Stop by to learn more about Rising Tides and how you can get involved with St. Johns Riverkeeper, and enjoy a beverage with like-minded young professionals. We will be discussing upcoming events, advocacy and fundraising priorities. If you are interested in getting involved, please […]
Tuesday, July 11 | 6 p.m. | Intuition Ale Works It is critical that we all do our part now to tackle climate change to protect our waterways and the future of Northeast Florida. This month, we will explore how natural solutions and green infrastructure play a major role in protecting our river and its […]
DTJax Community Cleanup: Southbank | Help keep Downtown Clean! Saturday, July 15 from 9-11 a.m. at Treaty Oak Park In partnership with Downtown Vision, Build Up Downtown, Downtown Investment Authority, 904 Happy Hour, NextUp Jax, and Downtown Dwellers. Please join us for a volunteer cleanup of the Southbank District of Downtown Jacksonville. From 9-11 a.m. […]
Join Rising Tides young professionals for our monthly cleanup on McCoys Creek! As always, all of our cleanups are RAIN or SHINE! This month we're cleaning up the land around McCoys Creek at 168 S Myrtle Ave from 10 a.m. to noon. What to Bring: Reusable Water Bottle Hat & Sunglasses Closed toe shoes (required) […]
Saturday, July 22 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Ribault River Reserve Join volunteers from around Duval County to help keep Jacksonville beautiful by removing litter and debris from the parks and boat ramps along the Ribault River. Pre-registration is not required. Following the clean up, please join us for light refreshments. What to Bring Full Reusable […]
Wednesday, August 2 | 6 p.m. | Azalea City Brewing It is critical that we all do our part now to tackle climate change, rising waters and saltwater intrusion to protect our waterways and the future of Northeast Florida. Join us in Downtown Palatka for our first Brewing Up Solutions Putnam event in our River […]