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 […]
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 […]
Explore History on Our River! April 23-24, 2022 Palatka's riverfront comes alive with faces from the past as we follow the footsteps of artist and naturalist William Bartram, whose writings chronicle a journey through the unspoiled nature of 1774 Florida. With living history interpreters from all walks of life, children's activities, and tours by bike, […]
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 […]