Sunset Bat Paddle | June 5-8 at 7 p.m. | Palatka City Dock 2 Hour Paddle - Beginner-friendly Gather with fellow nature lovers as we experience clouds of bats filling the sunset, starting their evening adventures. We will meet at the Palatka City Marina for a quick paddle lesson and fitting for kayaks. This will […]
History Chat: Beginnings of a Bioswale | Saturday, June 7 from 11 a.m. - Noon at the San Marco Library (1513 Lasalle St. Jacksonville, FL 32207) St. Johns Riverkeeper Executive Director, Jimmy Orth, will discuss how and why the San Marco Library bioswale was installed, the challenges confronted along the way, and why these types […]
Sunday, June 15, 2025 from 10 a.m. - Noon at Northbank Riverwalk (111 Riverside Ave.) Join us 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 from 10 a.m. - noon on Sunday, June 15 near where McCoys Creek […]
McGirts Creek Regional Park Trail Walk with JaxParks | Monday, June 16 from 9-10:30 a.m. | 8535 118th St, Jacksonville, FL 32244 We will take a leisurely hike on a hidden trail that leads to McGirts Creek. The park naturalist will point out birds, wildflowers, and other wildlife seen on this roughly one-mile walk. Water, […]
Join us for a 3.5 hour 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. There are numerous side streams and winding forks that make this an interesting area to […]
VOG Creation Workshop | Saturday, June 21 from 9 a.m. - Noon at the Jacksonville University Marine Science Research Institute Building St. Johns RIVERKEEPER, CCA Florida and the Marine Science Research Institute at Jacksonville University have teamed up to launch a Vertical Oyster Garden (VOG) Program in the Jacksonville area. Vertical Oyster Gardens consist of […]
Riverview Park Service Day | Saturday, July 12 | 9-11 a.m. | Riverview Park (9620 East Water Street) Join St. Johns Riverkeeper for our bi-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 […]
Wetlands Walk with Clay County Parks and Recreation | Saturday, July 19 from 9-10 a.m. at Camp Chowenwaw Park Join a Clay County Park Naturalist for a nature romp through Camp Chowenwaw along Black Creek. Learn about the importance of wetlands ecosystems, local plant and animal life. Register Register for this free event here through […]
Ribault River Nature Walk with JaxParks | Saturday, July 19 from 10-11 a.m. | Ribault River Preserve (2617 Ribault Scenic Drive Jacksonville FL 32208) Join us for a Ribault River Nature Walk with a JaxParks Naturalist! The naturalist will point out birds, wildflowers, and other species seen in the park. Water, sun protection and binoculars […]
Sunday, July 20, 2025 from 10 a.m. - Noon at Northbank Riverwalk (111 Riverside Ave.) Join us 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 from 10 a.m. - noon on Sunday, July 20 near where McCoys Creek […]
Educator Professional Development Summer 2025 | Jacksonville University Marine Science Research Institute July 24, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. This summer, St. Johns Riverkeeper will host a professional development day for teachers and informal educators on July 24th. Join us as we bring together conservation-minded professionals dedicated to providing hands-on environmental programs both […]
SOLD OUT: Dragon Boat Paddle to Exchange Island | Saturday, July 26 from 8:45-11:30 a.m. starting from Arlington Marina Learn the basics of paddling on a dragon boat, and paddle with us out to Exchange Island! The morning will start with a brief instruction on proper paddle technique and safety. Then we will shove off […]