Join Jimmy Orth, executive director of St. Johns Riverkeeper, for a program about how you can help protect some of Jacksonville’s most precious and beautiful assets—the St. Johns River and its tributaries. It’s no secret that runoff from conventional lawn and garden products has harmful effects on the St. Johns River, but you can enjoy […]
Get Your Feet Wet on a Middle Basin Bike Ride and Walk! The morning will start with a 5-mile bike ride along the Lake Monroe area of the St. Johns River taking the Sanford Riverwalk. We will then do an interactive walk and talk to visit Gemini Springs (less than 1/4 of a mile). We […]
Join a St. Johns Riverkeeper Educator on board the St. Johns River Taxi to learn more about your river and how you can help protect it. Depart from Friendship Fountain Park for a 50-minute boat tour of the river during which you'll likely view wildlife, cityscapes and more. This is a perfect daytime activity for […]
Join the North Florida Green Chamber of Commerce for their Green Drinks Summer Series! Energize your Summer with a HOT topic - Biomimicry! Then cool off with a Green Drink. This month's topic is "Using Biomimicry to create sustainable products." Thursday, June 16 4-5 p.m. | Cobalt Moon Center | Neptune Beach 5-6 p.m. | […]
Join St. Johns Riverkeeper's K-12 Education Team each month along the St. Johns River or a tributary for an Eco Adventure. In June, we've partnered with Jacksonville University's Marine Science Research Institute to take you on an educational paddle of Pottsburg Creek. Manatee expert Dr. Gerry Pinto will lead the paddle with our team. You […]
Join us by boat, kayak, SUP, or River Taxi on June 18 from 5-7 p.m. to enjoy live music on the St. Johns River. Enjoy an evening of jazz with renowned jazz artist John Lumpkin Institute. John Lumpkin II is a producer, arranger, and artist within the jazz and gospel industry. While carrying his talents […]
Join Rising Tides young professionals for our monthly cleanup on McCoys Creek! As always, all of our cleanups are RAIN or SHINE! What to Bring: Reusable Water Bottle Hat & Sunglasses Closed toe shoes (required) Rain boots, work boots, or waders are extremely helpful! Optional: Heavy duty gloves (if desired) Cleanup gloves and bags will […]
Join us by boat, kayak, or SUP on July 4 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. to enjoy live music on the St. Johns River. Enjoy an evening of great music with locals, Let's Ride Brass Band. Let’s Ride Brass Band is a Jacksonville based, 10-piece ensemble led by Paul Jackson Live. This funky fusion brass band began […]
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 […]
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. Rising Tides is for young professionals and community-minded advocates who want to help support the St. Johns River […]
Join Rising Tides young professionals for our monthly cleanup on McCoys Creek! As always, all of our cleanups are RAIN or SHINE! What to Bring: Reusable Water Bottle Hat & Sunglasses Closed toe shoes (required) Rain boots, work boots, or waders are extremely helpful! Optional: Heavy duty gloves (if desired) Cleanup gloves and bags will […]
