Join the City of Jacksonville (COJ) and St. Johns Riverkeeper for a cleanup at McGirts Creek Regional Park in honor of MLK Day of Service! We will be collecting litter, and if we have enough volunteers we will also work to enhance the trail and remove invasive plants. We will meet at the first picnic […]
We are teaming up with LISC Jacksonville to collect litter from highly trafficked water-access points on the Ribault River in honor of MLK Day of Service. The Ribault flows into the Trout River, which flows directly into the St. Johns - the health of these tributaries directly impacts the water quality of the St. Johns […]
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 the Northbank Riverwalk (111 Riverside Ave.) from 10 a.m. - noon, near where McCoys Creek flows into the St. Johns River. All ages are welcome! What to Bring: […]
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. […]
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 | 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
