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SUMMARY:VOG Creation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:VOG Creation Workshop | Saturday\, October 18 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 third 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/2025-10-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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T120000
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SUMMARY:McCoys Creek Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:McCoys Creek Cleanup | Sunday\, October 19 2025 from 10 a.m. – Noon at 2842 Edison Ave\nJoin us for our monthly cleanup on McCoys Creek! As always\, all of our cleanups are RAIN or SHINE. This month we’re cleaning up 2842 Edison Ave from 10 a.m. – Noon on Sunday\, October 19. \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. \n 
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2025-10-mccoys-creek-cleanup/
LOCATION:2842 Edison Ave\, Jacksonville\, FL 32254\, 2842 Edison Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32254\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Rising Tides,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164406
CREATED:20250902T195054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T204247Z
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SUMMARY:Art Bikes McCoys Creek Tour & Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Art Bikes McCoys Creek Tour & Fundraiser | Sunday\, October 26 from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Tucker Cycles\nExplore the McCoys Creek watershed with us! We’re partnering with Art Bikes Jax\, a local electric bike (ebike) rental and tour company. They have generously offered to donate half of the proceeds from the tour to St. Johns Riverkeeper. \nMcCoys Creek\, which our volunteers (namely Rising Tides) have been working to clean up and restore on a monthly basis for more than 10 years\, has been undergoing a restoration project by the City of Jacksonville and Groundwork Jax since 2021. \nOn this unique ebike tour\, we’ll be showcasing the new basin at McCoys Creek along with other key shorelines in Avondale and Riverside. Come ride with us and see the newly restored McCoys Creek! \nAfter the bike tour\, we welcome you to meet back at Tucker Cycles in Avondale for a brew! \nRegister\nRegister here with Art Bikes. \nIf you would like to bring your own ebike\, please register here. (Limited spots available.) \nCost\n$70 – With Art Bike ebike rental (limited availability!) \nYou can also bring your own ebike. Suggested donation: $25 Register here to bring your own bike! \nArt Bikes has generously offered to give half the proceeds to St. Johns Riverkeeper. \nLearn More\nLearn more about Art Bikes Jax. \nLearn more about the McCoys Creek Restoration Project from Groundwork Jacksonville.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2025-10-art-bikes-mccoys-creek-tour/
LOCATION:Tucker Cycles\, 3544 St Johns Ave\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32205\, 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:20251107T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164406
CREATED:20251008T170313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T143357Z
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SUMMARY:Lost Springs Film Screening & Reunite the Rivers Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Reunite the Rivers Gathering | Friday\, November 7\, 2025 from 5-8 p.m. | Azalea City Brewing (Palatka)\nThis celebratory kickoff will energize supporters in advance of the 2026 Legislative session. There will be live music\, food trucks and a screening of the documentary “Lost Springs.” \n5-6 p.m.\nMeet & Mingle\n6 p.m.\nShort Program\n6:30 p.m.\nFilm Screening: “Lost Springs”\n7:30 p.m.\nPanel Discussion After the Film\, featuring artist Margaret Tolbert \nLearn more about the Reunite the Rivers effort. \nRSVP\nRSVP and let us know you plan to join us! \nJoin the Facebook event!
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2025-11-its-about-dam-time-gathering/
LOCATION:Azalea City Brewing\, 120 South 7th Street\, Palatka\, FL\, 32177
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T090000
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CREATED:20250103T192305Z
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SUMMARY:Riverview Park Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Riverview Park Service Day | Saturday\, November 8 | 9-11 a.m. | Riverview Park (9620 East Water Street)\nJoin St. Johns Riverkeeper for our bi-monthly day of service at the lovely Riverview Park on the Trout River. As Riverview Park’s Official Park Stewards\, 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.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2025-12-riverview-park-service-day/
LOCATION:Riverview Park\, 9620 E Water St\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32208
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trey Ford":MAILTO:trey@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260404T164406
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SUMMARY:River Cruise with the Cummer Museum
DESCRIPTION:River Cruise with the Cummer Museum | Saturday\, November 8 | 1-2 p.m. | Riverside\, Jacksonville\nSet sail on a boat tour led by St. Johns Riverkeeper in partnership with the Cummer Museum. We’ll explore Jacksonville’s evolving connection to its waterways\, blending environmental insights with reflections on the exhibition\, Calida Rawles: Away with the Tides. \nDiscover how the river has shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s history\, culture\, and ecology\, while drawing parallels to Rawles’ powerful themes of water\, memory\, and resilience. This immersive journey invites you to see the St. Johns River through both an environmental and artistic lens\, deepening your appreciation for its role in our shared story. \nThis tour leaves from the boat ramp on Post Street near the Cummer Museum. \nRegister\nRegister here through the Cummer Museum website. \nPrice\nCummer Museum Members $40\, Non-Members $55
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2025-11-river-cruise-with-the-cummer-museum/
LOCATION:Post Street Dock\, 537 Post St\, Jacksonivlle\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet
ORGANIZER;CN="Trey Ford":MAILTO:trey@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164406
CREATED:20251105T210256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T145113Z
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SUMMARY:River Cruise with the Cummer Museum
DESCRIPTION:River Cruise with the Cummer Museum | Thursday\, November 13 | 1-2 p.m. | Bert Maxwell Boat Ramp\nSet sail on a boat tour led by St. Johns Riverkeeper in partnership with the Cummer Museum. We’ll explore Jacksonville’s evolving connection to its waterways\, blending environmental insights with reflections on the exhibition\, Calida Rawles: Away with the Tides. \nDiscover how the river has shaped—and been shaped by—the city’s history\, culture\, and ecology\, while drawing parallels to Rawles’ powerful themes of water\, memory\, and resilience. This immersive journey invites you to see the St. Johns River through both an environmental and artistic lens\, deepening your appreciation for its role in our shared story. \nThis tour leaves from the Bert Maxwell boat ramp (500 Maxwell Rd\, Jacksonville\, FL 32218). \nRegister\nSorry\, this event is sold out. \nPrice\nCummer Museum Members $40\, Non-Members $55
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2025-11-13-river-cruise-with-the-cummer-museum/
LOCATION:Bert Maxwell Boat Ramp\, 500 Maxwell Rd.\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet
ORGANIZER;CN="Trey Ford":MAILTO:trey@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164406
CREATED:20250908T202405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T203942Z
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SUMMARY:McCoys Creek Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:McCoys Creek Cleanup | Sunday\, November 16 2025 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. This month we’re cleaning up 168 S Myrtle Ave from 10 a.m. – Noon on Sunday\, November 16 in the Brooklyn Riverside area of Jacksonville. \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/2025-11-mccoys-creek-cleanup/
LOCATION:168 S Myrtle Ave\, 168 S Myrtle Ave\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Rising Tides,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164406
CREATED:20251030T205957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T205957Z
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SUMMARY:Underwater Projects Film Screening & Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Underwater Projects Film Screening & Conversation | Tuesday\, November 18\, 2025 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Cafe Resistance Bookstore\nJoin St. Johns Riverkeeper\, Black Films Matter\, Northside Pride\, and Northside Coalition for a conversation about the potential impact of flooding in our area. \nFilm Summary\nHome to the world’s largest naval base\, Norfolk\, Virginia is sinking. It is more vulnerable than even New Orleans. The insufficient flood walls end where a housing project and a historic African American community begins. Underwater Projects mixes animation with live action to profile the area’s local leaders as they rush to create climate resilience plans to face an uncertain future. Featuring Wanda Sykes and directed by Liz Havstad. \nPanel Discussion\nAfter the film\, join the conversation facilitated by Love Reigns with community leaders who live\, work\, or frequent the Resilient Ribault project area surrounding the Trout and Ribault rivers – local areas that are also vulnerable to flooding. \nRSVP\nRSVP here and let us know you’re coming!
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2025-11-underwater-projects-film-screening/
LOCATION:Cafe Resistance\, 5007 Soutel Dr\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Education,Resilient Ribault
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trey Ford":MAILTO:trey@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164406
CREATED:20250812T164410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T150903Z
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SUMMARY:Oyster Roast
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 21\, 2025 | 7 p.m. | Garden Club of Jacksonville\nThis year\, St. Johns RIVERKEEPER is celebrating the St. Johns River at our 24th annual Oyster Roast! Join us Friday\, November 21 at 7 p.m. at the Garden Club of Jacksonville. You don’t want to miss our most impactful fundraiser of the year! \n\nLive Music by Firewater Tent Revival\nDelicious Food by Biscotti’s\nOysters\nSilent Auction\nSpecial ticket price for young professionals 35 and under\n\nTickets\nAll tickets will be digital again this year. \nPurchase your tickets online now! \nSilent Auction\nCOMING SOON!\nThe silent auction will be completely online. Whether or not you are attending the Oyster Roast in person\, you can participate! \nBecome a Sponsor\nOyster Roast is St. Johns Riverkeeper’s most impactful fundraiser each year! Our sponsors help make our work to defend the St. Johns River and advocate for its protection possible. Contact meredith@stjohnsriverkeeper.org to learn more\, or become a sponsor online. \nOyster Roast is supported by a grant from the Delores Barr Weaver Forever Event Fund\, est. 2015.\nAbout the Delores Barr Weaver Forever Event Fund: \nDelores Barr Weaver established this Fund in 2015 to provide a $10\,000 grant annually to support a premiere fundraising event in perpetuity at 20 local nonprofit organizations. This grant will provide a permanent source of income for organizations that Mrs. Weaver has generously supported for many years. It is her hope that other individuals will make similar permanent gifts to organizations that have been important to them. This Fund is one of a collection of Funds established by Delores Barr Weaver at The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida. Mrs. Weaver has an extraordinary legacy of philanthropy\, and she has provided transformative support to dozens of nonprofit organizations that uplift\, enlighten and advance our community. Her establishment of the Delores Barr Weaver Fund ($50 million) in 2012 was the largest gift in The Community Foundation’s history.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2025-oyster-roast/
LOCATION:Garden Club of Jacksonville\, 1005 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="Meredith Jespersen":MAILTO:meredith@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T103000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T215257Z
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SUMMARY:Moncrief Creek Cleanup with Eartha’s Farm
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 22 from 8:30-10:30 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 \nEartha’s is hosting a Collard Green Festival at the farm after the cleanup\, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. \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. Coming soon. \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/2025-11-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;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164406
CREATED:20251106T205347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T221615Z
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with the Founders: 25 Years
DESCRIPTION:Fireside Chat with the Founders | Thursday\, December 11\, 2025 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. | JU Marine Science Research Institute Building (MSRI)\nJoin us for an enlightening conversation with two of our organization’s founders about the origins of St. Johns Riverkeeper. They’ll recount the challenges they faced getting the group off the ground\, and the changes and accomplishments they have witnessed over the last 25 years. \nThis special program is being incorporated into our annual Holiday Mingle and will conclude our 25th anniversary celebration. Our annual awards: Volunteer of the Year\, Advocate of the Year\, Educator of the Year\, and Business Partner of the Year\, will be awarded during the program. \n\n5:30-6 p.m.: Grab some light bites and socialize\n6-6:15 p.m.: Annual award winners are announced\n6:15-7:15 p.m.: Fireside Chat with the Founders\n\nRSVP\nLet us know you plan to join us here! \nMeet the Founders\nDr. Quinton White\, Jr. retired last year as the Executive Director of the Marine Science Research Institute (MSRI) at Jacksonville University and Professor of Biology and Marine Science. He is highly regarded as an educator\, researcher\, leader\, and one of the foremost experts on the St. Johns\, having studied the river for nearly 50 years. Dr. White was instrumental in forging the longstanding relationship with JU that has been so important to the success of our organization. \n  \nBen Williams and his wife\, Louann\, previously owned and operated a retail and wholesale seafood business for several decades\, before purchasing land in Putnam County to create Wetland Preserve\, a sustainably managed tree farm. Ben is also an avid outdoorsman\, receiving his “PhD in the St. Johns” from his countless hours spent fishing\, hunting\, and “wandering” the woods.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2025-12-fireside-chat-with-the-founders-25-years/
LOCATION:JU Marine Science Research Institute Bldg.\, Marine Science Research Institute\, River Road\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dryden Mills":MAILTO:dryden@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T120000
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SUMMARY:River Oaks Park Education and Service Outing with San Marco Preservation Society
DESCRIPTION:River Oaks Park Education and Service Outing with San Marco Preservation Society | Saturday\, December 13\, 2025 | 10 a.m. – Noon | River Oaks Park: Beginning at the bridge across Craig Creek at the east end of the park near Brookwood Road\nJoin SJRK and the San Marco Preservation Society for an educational cleanup and outing at River Oaks Park! \nThis is a recreational\, educational\, and service outing for individuals who value neighborhood greenspaces and the St Johns River. The event will showcase the River Oaks Park in San Marco\, its lush plant life\, Craig Creek\, and the St Johns River. The event will illustrate the role the park plays in sustaining community vibrancy and resiliency. It will also illustrate the role the park and its creek play in sustaining St Johns River health. \nThe outing will begin at the bridge in River Oaks Park near Brookwood Road and proceed westward along Craig Creek to the St Johns River and then back to the bridge. The event will include a walk through the park to collect trash and debris with stops to discuss the park vegetation and the role it plays in sustaining river health. Efforts will be made to highlight the role the park and Craig Creek in sustaining St Johns River health. \nRegister\nPlease RSVP here. \nWhat to Bring/Wear\n\nComfortable\, water-resistant shoes or boots (Especially if you plan to help pick up trash – the grassy areas of the park and the creek bank tend to be wet.)\nProtective clothing (hat\, sunglasses) and sunscreen\nFULL reusable water bottle\n\nThere are no restrooms and/or portlets in the park\, so plan accordingly. \nDirections and Parking\nThe address for River Oaks Park is 1000 River Oaks Road\, but the outing will begin at the bridge across Craig Creek at the East end of the park near Brookwood Road\, NOT at 1000 River Oaks Road. Parking along Brookwood Road is limited\, so consider parking in the Southside Methodist Church parking area adjacent to San Jose Blvd and walking to the starting location. \nGPS Coordinates for Starting Location: 30°17.6990’N\, 81°38.9300’W
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2025-12-river-oaks-park-education-and-service-outing-with-san-marco-preservation-society/
LOCATION:River Oaks Park\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164406
CREATED:20251110T220635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T210805Z
UID:15031-1765702800-1765710000@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Park & King Business District Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Park & King Business District Cleanup | Sunday\, December 14\, 2025 from 9-11 a.m. | Cultivate Jax\nJoin St. Johns Riverkeeper and community partners for a cleanup in the heart of the Park and King Street Business District! We’ll meet at Cultivate Jax to grab supplies\, then spread out through the surrounding streets to pick up litter and beautify this vibrant local hub. \nEven though this area isn’t directly on the St. Johns River\, it’s only a few blocks away — and thanks to storm drains\, wind\, and rain\, trash from our streets often finds its way into the river. By cleaning up here\, we’re helping protect the river’s health and raising awareness that every part of Jacksonville is riverfront property. \nThis cleanup goes beyond aesthetics — it’s about taking care of our community and the waterways that connect us all. \nRegister\nRSVP here to sign the waiver and let us know you plan to join us!
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2025-12-park-king-cleanup/
LOCATION:Cultivate Jax\, 2766 Park St\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/cleanup-600x600-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dryden Mills":MAILTO:dryden@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164406
CREATED:20250908T201157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T160941Z
UID:14813-1766311200-1766318400@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
SUMMARY:McCoys Creek Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, December 21 2025 from 10 a.m. – Noon at the Northbank Riverwalk (221 Riverside Ave)\nJoin us for our monthly cleanup on McCoys Creek! As always\, all of our cleanups are RAIN or SHINE. This month we’re cleaning up the Northbank Riverwalk (221 Riverside Ave) from 10 a.m. – Noon on Sunday\, December 21 in the Riverside area of Jacksonville. This event will also serve as our McCoys Creek end-of-year celebration\, and marks 12 years of cleaning up McCoys Creek!  \nFeel free to show up looking festive – or not! Let’s end the year giving back. For the river\, and for us all. \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. \n 
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2025-12-mccoys-creek-cleanup/
LOCATION:Northbank Riverwalk – 221 Riverside Ave\, 221 Riverside Ave\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Rising Tides,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-12-McCoys-Cleanup-600x600-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164406
CREATED:20251205T160856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T145650Z
UID:15099-1768035600-1768042800@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164406
CREATED:20251210T175637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T161336Z
UID:15121-1768060800-1768064400@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-01-Yoga-for-the-River-600x600-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dryden Mills":MAILTO:dryden@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164406
CREATED:20251205T165753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T172633Z
UID:15101-1768325400-1768332600@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Rising Tides 2026 Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:Rising Tides 2026 Launch Event | Tuesday\, January 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Aardwolf Brewing Company\nRising Tides\, St. Johns Riverkeeper’s Young Professionals Group\, is relaunching in 2026! After a few years of pause\, we’re excited to rebuild this community of 21–40-year-olds passionate about protecting and preserving our waterways. \nJoin us for a kickoff event to meet new people\, learn about the group\, and get involved. We’ll start with a half hour of networking\, followed by a brief presentation from the Rising Tides Leadership Committee and St. Johns Riverkeeper. You’ll hear about upcoming volunteer\, advocacy\, and on-the-water opportunities for the first quarter of the year\, then enjoy a social hour. \nExclusive Riverkeeper merch will also be available. \nCome learn more about Rising Tides and be part of our river-loving community! Become an official Rising Tides and St. Johns Riverkeeper member here. \nRSVP\nPlease RSVP here to let us know you plan to join us!
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-01-rising-tides-launch-event/
LOCATION:Aardwolf Brewing Company\, 1461 Hendricks Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rising Tides,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dryden Mills":MAILTO:dryden@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164406
CREATED:20251210T212757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T220731Z
UID:15125-1768500000-1768505400@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Reunite the Rivers: Lost Springs Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Reunite the Rivers: Lost Springs Film Screening | Thursday\, January 15 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Aardwolf Brewing\nSettle in with a great local brew as we screen Lost Springs\, the powerful documentary exploring the Ocklawaha River and the impacts of the Rodman/Kirkpatrick Dam. Learn about the Reunite the Rivers effort\, what’s at stake\, and how you can take action to help restore a free-flowing Ocklawaha. \nAfter the screening\, join a community conversation about the future of this vital waterway. Come for the film\, stay for the dialogue\, and be part of the movement to reunite Silver Springs\, the Ocklawaha and the St. Johns. We will also provide opportunities for you to get out on the river during the drawdown and see the lost springs for yourself! \nRegister\nRSVP here and reserve your spot.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-01-reunite-the-rivers-lost-springs-film-screening/
LOCATION:Aardwolf Brewing Company\, 1461 Hendricks Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-11-Lost-Springs-600x600-copy.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dryden Mills":MAILTO:dryden@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164406
CREATED:20260102T214302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T214302Z
UID:15200-1768644000-1768654800@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164406
CREATED:20251218T193416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T193416Z
UID:15182-1768730400-1768737600@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-01-McCoys-Creek-Cleanup-600x600-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTSTAMP:20260404T164406
CREATED:20260102T162057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T160444Z
UID:15196-1769040000-1769385599@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Get Your Feet Wet
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-01-Ocklawaha-River-Cruises-600x600-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164406
CREATED:20251212T180538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T151116Z
UID:15148-1769248800-1769263200@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-01-Lost-Springs-of-the-Ocklawaha-Paddle-600x600-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dryden Mills":MAILTO:dryden@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164406
CREATED:20251212T182618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T182618Z
UID:15152-1770285600-1770300000@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Lost Springs of the Ocklawaha Paddle with Adventure Outpost
DESCRIPTION:Lost Springs of the Ocklawaha Paddle with Adventure Outpost | Thursday\, February 5 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Ocklawaha River/Rodman Reservoir\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. \n\nRegister\nTo reserve your spot\, contact Lars Andersen at Adventure Outpost: (386) 497-4214. \nCost is $65 per person if you need to rent a kayak\, and $50 if you bring your own boat. Shuttling will be provided from the take-out back to where your car is parked. \nDirections and exact start location will be provided when you sign up. \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\nRegister\nTo reserve your spot\, contact Lars Andersen at Adventure Outpost: (386) 497-4214. \nCost is $65 per person if you need to rent a kayak\, and $50 if you bring your own boat. Shuttling will be provided from the take-out back to where your car is parked. \nDirections and exact start location will be provided when you sign up.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/lost-springs-of-the-ocklawaha-paddle-with-adventure-outpost/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-02-Lost-Springs-of-the-Ocklawaha-Paddle-600x600-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dryden Mills":MAILTO:dryden@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTSTAMP:20260404T164406
CREATED:20260119T125624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T174921Z
UID:15258-1770422400-1770508799@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
SUMMARY:World Wetlands Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:World Wetlands Day Celebration | Saturday\, February 7\nJoin us as we celebrate World Wetlands Day! While the holiday is observed on February 2\, we will be celebrating with a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure day on Saturday\, February 7. \nWetlands are some of the most diverse and important ecosystems on the planet\, but they are also some of the most threatened. Wetlands provide us with a wealth of ecosystem services like water filtration\, flood prevention\, groundwater recharge\, and more; however threats like development and climate change pose significant danger to their existence. \nIn observation of World Wetlands Day\, we are providing you with a handful of opportunities to get out and explore some of our local wetlands. \nOption 1 includes a series of free events at Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve. Take a look at the schedule below\, and when you select “Get Tickets”\, learn more and sign-up for one or more activities! \nOption 2 is a guided Stand Up Paddle Board Tour at nearby Pottsburg Creek! \nDuring this event\, we will also be highlighting the importance of wetlands\, some local issues our wetlands have faced\, as well as some opportunities to help protect wetlands. \nOption 1: Choose Your Own Adventure at Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve\n\n9-9:45 a.m.: Morning Stretch and Mediation with the Naham Experience (field in front of Fort Caroline)\n10-11:30 a.m.: Birding Walk with Duval Audubon (Hammock Trail)\n12-2 p.m.: Hike with the Sierra Club (Spanish Pond Trail)\n\nGet Tickets\nRSVP here – you can get a free ticket for just one of these events\, or all three. \nOption 2: Stand-Up Paddle Board Tour with Earthwander Tours\n\n12-2 p.m.: Stand-Up Paddle Tour of Pottsburg Creek\n\nJoin Kayla on a guided paddle board tour at nearby Pottsburg Creek! The paddle will start at Noon and last up to two hours. Tickets are $45 and include all equipment. \nRegister – Paddle\nRegister for the paddle event with Earthwander Tours.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-02-world-wetlands-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Theodore Roosevelt Area of the Timucuan Ecological Preserve\, 13165 Mount Pleasant Rd.\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164406
CREATED:20260203T195358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T200912Z
UID:15354-1770454800-1770462000@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Harborview Boat Ramp Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Harborview Boat Ramp Cleanup | Saturday\, February 7 from 9-11 a.m. at Harborview Boat Ramp\nJoin us for a cleanup at Harborview Boat Ramp\, on the Ribault River in Jacksonville\, Florida! Help us prevent litter from ending up in our river. \nWatershed Address: Ribault River > Trout River > St. Johns River \nThis is part of the Resilient Ribault initiative. \nRSVP\nRegister here to let us know you plan to join us.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-02-harborview-boat-ramp-cleanup/
LOCATION:Harborview Boat Ramp\, 4100 Harbor View Dr.\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-02-Harborview-Boat-Ramp-Cleanup-600x600-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Trey Ford":MAILTO:trey@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164406
CREATED:20260206T215807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T215859Z
UID:15382-1770748200-1770755400@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
SUMMARY:UNFILTERED - The Truth About Oysters Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:UNFILTERED – The Truth About Oysters Film Screening and Sustainability Art Gallery | Tuesday\, February 10 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at St. John’s Cathedral\nUNFILTERED: The Truth About Oysters is an Emmy award-winning documentary film that explores the oyster’s role both in our world and its own. Ashore\, oysters are a beloved delicacy\, a commodity driving a robust market\, and a way of life for generations of people. Below the waves\, oysters have long been the silent protectors of the oceans. They are a keystone species that filter and clean vast volumes of water. Oysters also engineer the foundation for entire ecosystems in bays and estuaries across the world where thousands of species thrive\, from plankton to game fish. They are living water filtration systems\, storm barriers\, and an ancient source of protein. \nAfter The Film: Join the conversation with Trey Ford\, Strategic Partnerships & Programming coordinator at St. Johns Riverkeeper and Hunter Mathews Environmental Scientist and Certified Coastal Practitioner. \nRegister\nThis is a free event\, but please reserve your spot here.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-02-unfiltered-oysters-film-screening/
LOCATION:St John’s Cathedral\, 256 E Church St\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Resilient Ribault
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trey Ford":MAILTO:trey@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164406
CREATED:20260130T181257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T181257Z
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SUMMARY:Riverview Park Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Riverview Park Service Day | Saturday\, February 14 | 9-11 a.m. | Riverview Park (9620 East Water Street)\nJoin St. Johns Riverkeeper for our regular day of service at Riverview Park on the Trout River. As Riverview Park’s Official Park Stewards\, 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/2026-02-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:20260214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164406
CREATED:20260130T181638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T181740Z
UID:15342-1771059600-1771066800@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Moncrief Creek Cleanup with Eartha’s Farm
DESCRIPTION:Moncrief Creek Cleanup | Saturday\, February 14 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/2026-02-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;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164406
CREATED:20260105T194331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T192821Z
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SUMMARY:McCoys Creek Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:McCoys Creek Cleanup | Sunday\, February 15\, 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/2026-02-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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