River Blessing with Earth Kinship

Palatka Riverfront Park 100 Memorial Pkwy, Palatka, FL, United States

16th Annual River Blessing | Saturday, January 27 | 10 a.m. - Noon | Palatka Riverfront Park Join us to share appreciation for the earth's waters and offer a non-denominational blessing inspired by indigenous people. Started in 2008 by Lakota Elder Basil Braveheart, the event will include words from the St. Johns, Matanzas, and St. […]

Riverview Park Service Day

Riverview Park 9620 E Water St, Jacksonville, FL

Join St. Johns Riverkeeper for our 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. Volunteers can expect to collect litter, clear […]

Volunteer Training

Zoom

Volunteer Training | Thursday, February 8 at 8 p.m. | Virtual (Zoom) Join St. Johns Riverkeeper for a virtual Volunteer Training. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, come learn about ways you can get involved, and get trained on our new system, Bloomerang Volunteer! Register Please RSVP here to receive the Zoom link […]

Moncrief Creek Cleanup with Eartha’s Farm

Eartha's Farm and Market 4850 Moncrief Rd., Jacksonville, FL, United States

Join St. Johns Riverkeeper and Eartha's Farm and Market for our quarterly cleanup on Moncrief Creek. Please bring reusable water bottles, sunscreen and bug spray. Closed-toe shoes are encouraged. All other cleanup materials will be provided. Enjoy shopping at the farm stand when you're done! This is part of an ongoing effort to improve and […]

Rising Tides: McCoys Creek Cleanup

2842 Edison Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32254 2842 Edison Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, United States

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 2842 Edison Ave. from 10 a.m. - noon. All ages are welcome! What to Bring: FULL Reusable Water Bottle Hat, Sunglasses, Sunscreen Closed toe shoes (required) Rain boots, work […]

Bull’s Bay Preserve Cleanup & Hike

Bull's Bay Preserve 8017 Old Plank Rd, Jacksonville, FL, United States

Join St. Johns Riverkeeper and Girls Who Hike for a combo cleanup & hike! Bulls Bay Preserve consists of 1,222 acres, acquired on December 21, 1999 as part of a conservation easement for mitigation. The preserve consists mostly of wetlands with tributaries to the Trout and Ortega rivers originating in the swamps that buffer the […]

Weed Wrangle with First Coast Invasive Working Group

Riverview Park 9620 E Water St, Jacksonville, FL

Join St. Johns Riverkeeper as we partner on a statewide volunteer effort to help rescue our public parks and green spaces from invasive species through hands-on removal of especially harmful trees, vines and flowering plants. We will be targeting the following species: Chinese Sword Fern Coral Ardisia Air Potato Learn more about invasive species here: […]

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Riverview Park Service Day

Riverview Park 9620 E Water St, Jacksonville, FL

Join St. Johns Riverkeeper for our 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. Volunteers can expect to collect litter, clear […]

7 Creeks Fest

Betz-Tiger Point Preserve 13990 Pumpkin Hill Rd., Jacksonville, FL, United States

The 7 Creeks Fest invites you to celebrate and explore the scenic waterways, diverse ecosystems, and winding trails of the 7 Creeks Recreation Area. Spread throughout the connected wilderness parks and preserves surrounded by seven creeks, this family-friendly, fun event raises awareness of these preserved public lands and how we can help protect them. The […]

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3rd Annual Source to Sea Celebration: 310 Paddlers

Azalea City Brewing 120 South 7th Street, Palatka, FL

The 3rd annual Source to Sea Celebration is a time to honor the exclusive group of individuals who have paddled all 310 miles of the St. Johns River. All are welcome to celebrate with us throughout the day as we explore Putnam County. The day's events will culminate with a celebration at Azalea City Brewing […]

Rising Tides: McCoys Creek Cleanup

Hollybrook Park 319 Cherokee Street, Jacksonville, FL

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 Hollybrook Park from 9-11 a.m. All ages are welcome! What to Bring: FULL Reusable Water Bottle Hat, Sunglasses, Sunscreen Closed toe shoes (required) Rain boots, work boots, or waders are […]

River Reflection

Alpine Groves Park 2060 State Road 13, St. Johns, United States

Join us for an evening showcase of local artists whose work is inspired by the connection between our local waterways and our community. This outdoor gallery will feature artists of all ages and mediums and is presented by St. Johns Riverkeeper, Matanzas Riverkeeper, and St. Johns County Parks and Recreation as a way to celebrate […]