Join the Rising Tides on Saturday, June 8th (9:30 am) for a sensational summer paddle on the Ocklawaha River. Learn more about Rising Tides here The Ocklawaha River is the largest tributary of the St. Johns River. The paddle is approximately 13 miles, but all downstream and is an easy paddle even for beginners. This event […]
We’re already getting several reports of algal blooms across the Lower Basin of the St. Johns River from Palatka to Jacksonville. Read WJCT’s recent news story covering the issue. Now’s the time to take action and help us raise awareness to get the GREEN out! Join St. Johns Riverkeeper staff to learn what causes these blue-green algal blooms […]
We’re already getting several reports of algal blooms across the Lower Basin of the St. Johns River from Palatka to Jacksonville. Read WJCT’s recent news story covering the issue. Now’s the time to take action and help us raise awareness to get the GREEN out! Join St. Johns Riverkeeper staff to learn what causes these blue-green algal blooms and […]
Our River Patrol is a group of volunteers who act as the eyes and ears on the water to issues related to the St. Johns River and her tributaries. The River Patrol Steering Committee meets bimonthly and would like to open up meetings to interested volunteers or members. Come spend an evening drinking brews, discussing […]
We are expanding our reach into the Middle Basin and are looking for dedicated citizens to join the St. Johns Riverkeeper as an advocate and volunteer! Join St. Johns Riverkeeper Middle Basin staff to learn about how you can help be a voice for the St. Johns River. Later join us for a beverage on […]
Did you know that the St. Johns Riverkeeper’s Jacksonville Office is located on the Campus of Jacksonville University? Come join us upstairs in the Marine Science Research Institute Building and learn how you can help the St. Johns Riverkeeper. We will have a volunteer orientation to get you informed on all the ways that you […]
Join us for the THIRD annual Save Our Water Backyard Bash, a fundraiser benefiting the St. Johns Riverkeeper. This event is in partnership with Sweetwater Brewing Company, the Rising Tides, The Honey Pot Bike Collective, Tabula Rasa Brewing, and ZenCog Bicycle Co. This bash is a great way to celebrate our local community, the health of the […]
St. Johns Riverkeeper and the Riverside Arts Market (RAM) are hosting the fifth annual River Ruckus, a family festival celebrating two of our region’s most important assets — the St. Johns River and RAM. The day’s events will include live music, artists, makers, bakers and farmers, and enjoy family activities like the waterless carnival games for kids, water […]
TOXIC PUZZLE is a medical and environmental detective story where documentary filmmaker Bo Landin follows ethnobotanist Dr. Paul Alan Cox and his scientific team around the world in a hunt for the hidden killer. The pieces come together in a toxic puzzle where cyanobacteria in our waters become the culprit. Are these organisms, fed by human […]
Come learn the truth about fertilizer and why too much is bad for our River. Our Middle Basin Outreach Coordinator, Gabbie Milch, will discuss ways to be more River Friendly in your yard and the do's and don'ts of fertilizing. Learn River Friendly practices to implement in your yard! Let us know you're coming! >>stjohnsriverkeeper.salsalabs.org/truthaboutfertilizer?page=register
Help us Get the Trash Out of our River! Join the St. Johns Riverkeeper in the headwaters for International Coastal Cleanup day. Volunteers on foot are always welcome but trash can also be found in the water at this location so feel free to bring your own kayak or canoe. Bring a hat, sunscreen, water, and […]
Join our Middle Basin Outreach Coordinator for a by land and water cleanup. Meet at the park at 9am dressed for cleaning up, including a hat, sunscreen, water, and sturdy shoes. Bring your own trash grabber and kayak if you have one. Grabbers, trash bags, gloves, and hand sanitizer will be provided. Let us know […]