Join us for a paddling tour of the Ocklawaha River with expert guide Lars Andersen! We will begin just downstream from the Kirkpatrick (formerly Rodman) Dam. This section of the Ocklawaha below the dam is wide and braided, and we'll navigate past numerous side streams and winding forks that make this an interesting area to […]
Join Rising Tides, St. Johns Riverkeeper's young professionals group, for their first membership meeting of 2022! We're kicking off the year with a fun opportunity to try a paddleboard yoga class with Florida Yoga and Paddle from 9-11 a.m., followed by networking and learning more about Rising Tides in the outdoor beer garden at Wicked […]
Tiny Dock Concerts are back! Join us by boat, kayak, SUP, or the St. Johns River Taxi on March 5 from 3-5 p.m. to enjoy live music by Missionary Blues Band. What is the low country sound? We think it can be summed up as southern, electric, funky blues. Formed in 2013, the band's rousing […]
The Source to Sea Celebration taking place at the Azalea City Brewing Company is a time to honor the exclusive group of individuals who have paddled all 310 miles of the St. Johns River. There will be a brief program followed by a chance to mingle with these extraordinary honorees. The celebration will include food […]
Join a St. Johns Riverkeeper Educator on board the St. Johns River Taxi to learn more about your river and how you can help protect it. Depart from Friendship Fountain Park for a 50-minute boat tour of the river during which you'll likely view wildlife, cityscapes and more. This is a perfect daytime activity for […]
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 partnering with the City of Jacksonville for their annual St. Johns River Celebration cleanup. We will meet at Hollybrook Park as we remove plastic bottles, cigarette butts, discarded toys and […]
Join St. Johns Riverkeeper's K-12 Education Team for the Jacksonville Science Festival! We will have a table at the event March 24-25 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at FSCJ's South Campus - come find us for a fun educational activity and to pick up your tickets for Saturday's boat tour! On Saturday, March 26, […]
Explore Fort Drum Marsh & Blue Cypress Lake Join us to explore where the St. Johns River begins. The Fort Drum Marsh Conservation Area is where our river begins its 310-mile journey. Its mosaic of wetlands and uplands are a sight to see, accessed by a meandering boardwalk through its blackwater hardwood swamp where the […]
The 7 Creeks Fest, hosted by Timucuan Parks Foundation, 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 […]
1st Annual Bill Belleville Memorial Paddle on the Wekiva River Saturday April 9, 2022 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bill Belleville was a renowned environmental writer and filmmaker and a true friend of our river and St. Johns Riverkeeper. Join us for an eight-mile round-trip paddle of the Wekiva River, an important tributary of […]
Join St. Johns County Parks and Recreation for historical interpretive performances of William Bartram and Sawgrass, a Native American performer, local vendors, educators, musicians, and tours of the Harris-Bennett House.
St. Johns Riverkeeper has partnered with Earth Kinship to bring you Walk with a Naturalist: Awaken the Senses. Awaken your senses to the natural community and learn ancient techniques to expand your awareness. Join local Naturalist AyoLane on an experiential journey into the wilderness. Learn simple skills that will change the way you perceive nature […]
