Join us as we discuss Renew Jax, the Sierra Club’s new campaign seeking a commitment from the City of Jacksonville and JEA to utilize 100% renewable energy by 2050. Twelve other Florida cities have already committed to power all of their municipal operations, businesses, and homes with renewable energy on or before 2050. The Sierra […]
Join Rising Tides young professionals for our monthly cleanup on McCoys Creek! As always, all of our cleanups are RAIN or SHINE! If you have a Kayak/Canoe, bring it! This location is navigable by water. What to Bring: Reusable Water Bottle Hat & Sunglasses Closed toe shoes (required) Rain boots, work boots, or waders are […]
The North Florida Green Chamber of Commerce's inaugural Green Drinks Summer Series began in June at the Cobalt Moon Center and then moved next door to Sliders Bar and Grill in Neptune Beach. There’s no charge, but registration is encouraged. Following a presentation on Biomimicry at 4 p.m. at the Cobalt Moon Center, the event […]
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. Find us on the rooftop of Intuition Ale Works with some Rising Tides table signs! We'll be talking […]
Join us at Intuition Ale Works as we discuss climate change adaptation solutions with the City of Jacksonville’s first Chief Resilience Officer, Anne Coglianese. Climate resilience is about preparing communities and our river to withstand the impacts of climate change and cope with the realities of a warming planet. Anne will provide an update on […]
Join us for a paddle on the Silver River with Adventure Outpost and special guest Gina Kent, a Swallow-tailed Kite expert from the Avian Research and Conservation Institute (ARCI) in Gainesville. Come experience the amazing biodiversity of plants and animals along the Silver River. Through the clear waters of the spring, you will be able […]
Join Rising Tides young professionals for our monthly cleanup on McCoys Creek! As always, all of our cleanups are RAIN or SHINE! This month our cleanup is on Saturday to participate in the International Coastal Cleanup. What to Bring: Reusable Water Bottle Hat & Sunglasses Closed toe shoes (required) Rain boots, work boots, or waders […]
Join us for some Wine & Wisdom on the Water as Kay Ehas shares more about the Emerald Trail. When complete, the Emerald Trail will encompass approximately 30 miles of trails, greenways, and parks that encircle the urban core and link approximately 14 historic neighborhoods to downtown, Hogans Creek, McCoys Creek, and the St. Johns […]
Join our Director of Education to learn about St. Johns River aquifer. She will demonstrate how aquifers work to support the river and then we will create our own edible aquifers with the help of the Sweet Pete’s staff! The store will be open for guests who wish to shop. Ages 8 and up, kids […]
We've partnered with Duval Audubon to conduct a youth birding walk at Riverview Park. During the walk, we'll talk about how to use binoculars, techniques on urban birding, and what to look and listen for when you're birdwatching. Every child will be completing a "My First Bird Count" sheet and learn how to properly describe […]
The Cowford Redfish Tournament is a tournament to highlight the pristine Spartina estuaries of the Lower St. Johns River, now increasingly threatened by needless industrial expansion, sedimentation, over-development along the river's banks and excess nutrient loading from a multitude of sources upstream. The Cowford benefits our mission to sustain healthy water ecosystems for future generations. We […]
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 […]