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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for cleanup at T.K. Stokes Boat Ramp from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. as part of the Great St. Johns River Cleanup. Useful Items to Bring: FULL reusable water bottle Closed-toe shoes (Required. We HIGHLY recommend wearing rain boots! This park is prone to flooding and general sogginess.) Sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses) Bug spray Work/gardening […]
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 […]
Join us as we explore further up the watershed at Wetland Preserve in Palatka! We will be led by Wetland Preserve educators on a guided, open-air vehicle (aka, buggy!) tour of their conservation lands as we learn about the key role these forests and swamps play in improving our water quality. Following the tour participants […]
Kingsley Plantation Cleanup Hosted by the FSCJ Honors Program and Center for Civic Engagement Join St. Johns Riverkeeper and FSCJ for a special Earth Month cleanup in the Timucuan Ecological Preserve! Do your part for the planet, hear from park educators, and enjoy the day in this beautiful preserve. Part of the Great St. Johns […]
Join St. Johns Riverkeeper and Eartha's Farm and Market during Earth Day weekend for an educational cleanup on Moncrief Creek. All ages welcome! Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring reusable water bottles, sunscreen and bug spray. Closed-toe shoes are encouraged. All other cleanup materials will be provided. This cleanup will be a […]
