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SUMMARY:25 Taps Celebration: Sanford
DESCRIPTION:25 Taps Celebration: Middle Basin (Sanford) | Sunday\, August 2 from 12-3 p.m. | Deviant Wolfe Brewing\nIf you live in the middle basin and participated in 25 Taps\, come join us for an end-of-campaign celebration with Deviant Wolfe Brewing! You will have an opportunity to pick up any prizes you won throughout the campaign\, buy any SJRK merch you have had your eyes on\, learn more about the work we do to preserve and protect our river\, and spend some time with fellow beer and river lovers. \nDeviant Wolfe has a wonderful selection of brews and some good food! Chill in Tacos Ice Cream Taqueria will also have a pop-up in the taproom during the event. \n$1 from each Iron Bend American Lager sold during the event will generously be donated to St. Johns Riverkeeper by our hosts\, Deviant Wolfe! \nIron Bend: An easy drinking light American Lager brewed with pilsner malt and flaked rice\, balanced with Hallerau Blanc hops. It is named for a particularly peaceful beach on the St. Johns River where you can camp\, swim\, and enjoy a day on the water. \nBonus! Join us for a cleanup with our friends at Central Florida Recon before the event and then wind down with a beer with us afterwards. \nRSVP\nThis event is free\, but let us know you plan to join here!
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-08-25-taps-celebration-sanford/
LOCATION:Deviant Wolfe Brewing\, 121 W 1st St\, Sanford\, FL\, 32771\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Get Your Feet Wet,Middle Basin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T150000
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SUMMARY:25 Taps Celebration: Jacksonville
DESCRIPTION:25 Taps Celebration: Lower Basin (Jacksonville) | Sunday\, August 2 from 3-6 p.m. | Myrtle Avenue Brewing\nCome celebrate the culmination of this year’s 25 Taps for the St. Johns campaign with us at Myrtle Ave Brewing. \n\nPick up the prizes you earned throughout the campaign\nPurchase any SJRK merch you’ve had your eye on\nLearn more about the work St. Johns Riverkeeper does to preserve and protect our river\nSpend some time with fellow beer and river lovers!\n\nYou will also have the opportunity to purchase extra tickets for the drawing. We will have some fun prizes that you can only win in person\, in addition to the grand prize drawing – special thanks to Tannic Water Adventures for donating their time and expertise for the grand prize! \nMyrtle Ave will have a delicious food truck on site\, Tacoteca\, and you will be able to buy a ticket to sample beers from several of the participating breweries. \nRSVP\nThis event is free\, but let us know you plan to join here!
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-08-25-taps-celebration-jacksonville/
LOCATION:Myrtle Avenue Brewing\, 633 Myrtle Ave N\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Get Your Feet Wet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T130000
DTSTAMP:20260723T210014Z
CREATED:20260723T210014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T210014Z
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SUMMARY:Keeping Current Lunch & Learn: PFAS
DESCRIPTION:Keeping Current Lunch & Learn: PFAS | Tuesday\, August 4 at Noon | Zoom (Virtual)\nSt. Johns Riverkeeper’s Keeping Current Lunch & Learn series gives you a chance to join experts for live discussions on hot topics that affect our river\, delve into issues that matter to you\, ask questions and learn what you can do to make a difference. \nThis month’s topic is PFAS in Florida’s water. We will discuss the environmental and health impacts of “forever chemicals\,” its sources\, its regulatory landscape\, and ongoing research undertakings spearheaded by St. Johns Riverkeeper and our partners. \nWe will lead a panel discussion with Dr. Abbey Tyrna from Suncoast Waterkeeper\, Lauren Kleiman from Ocean Research & Conservation Association\, and Dr. John Bowden from the University of Florida. Sign up for an engaging\, insightful discussion! \nRSVP\nRegister here to receive the link to join.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-08-keeping-current-lunch-learn-pfas/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T184500
DTSTAMP:20260723T211801Z
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SUMMARY:St. Johns Riverkeeper & Friends Cruise
DESCRIPTION:St. Johns Riverkeeper & Friends Cruise on the St. Johns River Taxi | Wednesday\, August 5\, at 5:30 p.m. | Doubletree Hotel Dock (1201 Riverplace Blvd.\, 32207)\nWe’re partnering with the St. Johns River Taxi to offer a river cruise with a knowledgeable speaker on the first Wednesday of each month. Speakers will provide important updates on the river\, share their niche knowledge and experience working on or researching the river\, and highlight some of our many riverfront parks here in Jacksonville. \nThis month’s cruise will feature Gloria McNair\, Chief Community Officer for Groundwork Jacksonville. \nWine & beer will be sold on board! Hop aboard and unwind before a great dinner downtown. \nDirections: We will depart from the DoubleTree Hotel Dock\, 1201 Riverplace Blvd.\, 32207\, and cruise east toward Exchange Island where dolphin like to roam. \nTickets\nReserve your ticket here with the St. Johns River Taxi! \nThe boat will board 10 min prior to the published departure time. We look forward to seeing you on the river! \nWhat to bring:\n\nSnacks\, appetizers\nLight jacket\nYour friends!
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-08-st-johns-riverkeeper-friends-cruise/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Hotel Dock\, 1201 Riverplace Blvd\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T203000
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SUMMARY:Hallowes Cove Kayak Trip
DESCRIPTION:Hallowes Cove Kayak Trip with St. Johns County Parks & Rec | Saturday\, August 15 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Riverfront Park Kayak Launch (St. Johns)\nJoin SJRK and St. Johns County Naturalists for a serene\, guided kayak adventure through the stunning Hallowes Cove! Experience the beauty of this picturesque location\, surrounded by conservation land\, while learning about the local ecosystem. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced paddler\, this trip offers a relaxing and scenic escape into nature. \nCost\n$20 for St. Johns County Residents\, $30 for Non-Residents \nRegister\nRegister here with St. Johns County Parks & Rec.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-08-hallowes-cove-kayak-trip-2/
LOCATION:Riverfront Park\, 4065 State Rd 13\, St Johns\, FL\, 32259\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T120000
DTSTAMP:20260805T192827Z
CREATED:20260416T204208Z
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SUMMARY:McCoys Creek Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:McCoys Creek Cleanup | Sunday\, August 16\, 2026 from 10 a.m. – Noon. at Powers Park\nJoin us for our monthly cleanup on McCoys Creek! As always\, all of our cleanups are RAIN or SHINE. These cleanups are open to everyone – the more the merrier! \nWhat to Bring:\n\nFULL Reusable Water Bottle\nHat\, Sunglasses\, Sunscreen\nClosed-toe shoes (required)\nRain boots\, work boots\, or waders are extremely helpful!\nOptional: Heavy duty gloves (if desired)\n\nCleanup gloves and bags will be provided by City of Jacksonville and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful. \nRSVP\nRSVP here to let us know you’re coming! \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Dryden Mills at dryden@stjohnsriverkeeper.org.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-08-mccoys-creek-cleanup/
LOCATION:Powers Park\, 3153 Green Street\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T180000
DTSTAMP:20260805T210416Z
CREATED:20260805T210416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T210416Z
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SUMMARY:Jax Green Drinks with Rising Tides
DESCRIPTION:Jax Green Drinks with Rising Tides and Merchants on the Hill | Wednesday\, August 19 at 6 p.m. | The Fridge (1176 Edgewood South)\nGreen Drinks is for people working on/studying environmental issues\, but everyone is welcome. \nOur next Jax Green Drinks Environmental Networking event is being held in coordination with St Johns Riverkeeper’s Rising Tides young professionals group and Merchants on the Hill at The Fridge in Murray Hill (1176 Edgewood South – the entrance is on Mayflower St) on Wednesday\, August 19\, 2026 from 6-7:30 p.m. \nRising Tides will have some conversation cards about climate\, sustainability and other environmental topics. \nThis is a chill in-person hangout where folks passionate about all things green gather to chat\, network\, and share ideas. Let’s drink\, mingle\, and make green connections in a fun\, casual setting! \nRSVP\nLet us know you plan to join on EventBrite!
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-08-jax-green-drinks-with-rising-tides/
LOCATION:The Fridge\, 1176 Edgewood South\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rising Tides
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T193000
DTSTAMP:20260709T200445Z
CREATED:20260709T194817Z
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SUMMARY:Literature and the St. Johns: Conversation with Sarah Clarke Stuart
DESCRIPTION:Literature and the St. Johns: Conversation with Sarah Clarke Stuart | Tuesday\, August 25 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Aardwolf Brewing\nJoin us for an intimate book-club style conversation with local author\, Sarah Clarke Stuart. Whether you’ve read the book or not\, you’ll enjoy this discussion about the places and inspirations behind Stuart’s book\, Song of the Unsung Mushroom\, which is set along the St. Johns River. What better way to explore the St. Johns during the high heat of the summer than by immersing yourself in a book. \nAfter a hurricane strikes a small Florida town\, young Claire is never the same. Years later\, her brother Gunther is still haunted by the suspicion that she was taken and replaced by something not quite human. Set in the wild landscapes of northern Florida and Western Appalachia\, this eco-fiction (cli-fi) story is a lyrical\, genre-blurring novel about loss\, identity\, and the hidden intelligence that pulses beneath our feet. Nature and technology dissolve into one\, reshaping what it means to be human. \nAbout the Author\nSarah Clarke Stuart is a Professor of English at FSCJ where she teaches literature\, film\, composition\, and emerging technologies. Stuart has published various nonfiction works\, and Song of the Unsung Mushroom\, her debut novel\, is a coming-of-age science fiction story set in Jacksonville\, Florida. She contributed for many years to First Coast Magazine and Flamingo Magazine with articles grounded in a curious appreciation for the natural landscapes and stories of the region. Both Sarah’s fiction and current research are rooted in ecological interests and a deep sense of place and physical embodiment. \nYou can find the book locally at San Marco Books\, Happy Medium Books Cafe\, and The Next Chapter. You can also find it on Amazon in multiple formats including Kindle and Audiobook\, as well as any where you get your audiobooks. AND it is now in the main collection at the Jacksonville Public Library! \nRSVP\nThis is a free event\, but please let us know you plan to join here!
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-08-literature-and-the-st-johns-conversation-with-sarah-clarke-stuart/
LOCATION:Aardwolf Brewing Company\, 1461 Hendricks Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T190000
DTSTAMP:20260826T185528Z
CREATED:20260811T150533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T185528Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Orlando Wetlands Tram Ride Tour with Sierra Club
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED: Orlando Wetlands Tram Ride Tour with Sierra Club Central Florida | Wednesday\, August 26 | 4:45-7 p.m. | 25155 Wheeler Rd\, Christmas\, FL 32709\nJoin SJRK and Sierra Club for a volunteer-led two-hour tram tour to learn about Orlando Wetlands\, how this area helps the St. Johns River\, and all about the wetland ecosystem! \nAt 4:45 p.m.\, we will meet up at the Wetlands visitors center and then depart on our tram ride at 5 p.m. This tram ride will be volunteer led\, donations to these volunteers are not required but are welcome. We recommend you bring along some water\, sun protection\, bug spray\, and appropriate hiking shoes. \nUnfortunately we need to cancel this event due to inclement weather in the area.\nCheck our events page for more events in the middle basin!
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-08-orlando-wetlands-tram-ride-tour-with-sierra-club/
LOCATION:Orlando Wetlands\, 25155 Wheeler Rd\, Christmas\, FL\, 32709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Middle Basin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T110000
DTSTAMP:20260820T201430Z
CREATED:20260616T153120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T201430Z
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SUMMARY:Hike with the Neighbors at Wekiwa Springs
DESCRIPTION:Hike with the Neighbors at Wekiwa Springs | Thursday\, August 27 from 9-11 a.m. | 1800 Wekiwa Circle\, Apopka\, FL 32712\nJoin us on a short hike / wetlands walk\, co-hosted by the state’s wonderful park rangers in Wekiwa Springs\, St. Johns Riverkeeper\, and Orange Audubon. Wekiwa is a crucial waterbody of the St. Johns River’s Middle Basin! Learn about the various ecosystems\, wildlife\, and vegetation that are characteristic of the Sand Lake trail. These walks are open to everyone – bring a friend! \nWhat to Wear/Bring:\n\nWear clothing that can get dirty!\nWear comfortable shoes that you can get walk in.\nBring a hat\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, and water\n\nRSVP\nThis is a free event\, but please register here to let us know you plan to join us. Park Admission Reservation required through the Florida Park Service website.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-08-wetlands-walk-at-wekiwa-springs/
LOCATION:Wekiva Springs\, 1800 Wekiwa Circle\, Apopka\, FL\, 32712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Middle Basin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T110000
DTSTAMP:20260727T210737Z
CREATED:20260727T210650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T210737Z
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SUMMARY:Riverview Park Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Riverview Park Service Day | Saturday\, August 29 | 9-11 a.m. | Riverview Park (9620 East Water Street)\nJoin St. Johns Riverkeeper for a day of service at Riverview Park on the Trout River. This is part of an ongoing effort to improve and maintain this important community resource connecting locals to our river on Jacksonville’s northside. \nVolunteers can expect to collect litter\, clear trails\, catalog and/or remove invasive plants\, and more as needed! Cleanup bags\, gloves and grabbers will be provided. \nUseful Items to Bring:\n\nFULL reusable water bottle\nClosed-toe shoes (Required. We HIGHLY recommend wearing rain boots! This park is prone to flooding and general sogginess.)\nSun protection (sunscreen\, hat\, sunglasses)\nBug spray\nWork/gardening gloves (cleanup gloves will be provided)\nSmall garden tools (trowels\, shovels\, etc.)\n\nRegister\nPlease register to let us know you’ll be joining us so we can plan accordingly. \nSafety Precautions\n\nEveryone must register/sign a liability waiver to participate.\nAn adult must accompany youth under 18 years of age.\nStay together and work in teams of at least two people.\nWatch your footing\, avoid steep embankments\, and use caution when walking through tall grass or brush.\nDo not use your bare hands to pick up broken glass or sharp items. Trash grabbers will be available.\nLeave hazardous items\, such as syringes or dead animals\, in place and notify the Site Captain.\nDo not try to pick up items too heavy for you to lift. When in doubt\, seek help.\nRespect wildlife and keep your distance.\nTake breaks as needed\, protect yourself from the sun\, and drink plenty of water.\nMake sure trash bags are not too full to close and secure.\nKeep tires separate from the trash bags.\n\nResilient Ribault\nThe Resilient Ribault initiative is a community-driven effort led by St. Johns Riverkeeper & LISC Jacksonville to protect and restore the Ribault River and the neighborhoods that call it home. At Riverview Park\, volunteers play a vital role in caring for one of the most important public access points to the river—supporting clean water\, healthy habitats\, and safe\, welcoming spaces for recreation and learning. \nThrough hands-on volunteer opportunities\, Resilient Ribault connects residents\, partners\, and local leaders to nature-based solutions like shoreline stewardship\, litter prevention\, habitat enhancement\, and community education. Every hour you give helps strengthen river health\, build neighborhood resilience\, and ensure the Trout River remains a resource for generations to come. \nWhether you’re a first-time volunteer or a returning steward of the river\, your participation at Riverview Park directly supports environmental justice\, climate resilience\, and community pride in Northwest Jacksonville.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-08-riverview-park-service-day/
LOCATION:Riverview Park\, 9620 E Water St\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32208
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Resilient Ribault,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trey Ford":MAILTO:trey@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T150000
DTSTAMP:20260826T203947Z
CREATED:20260812T190957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T203947Z
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SUMMARY:Learn\, Connect & Collect Your PFAS Sample Kit
DESCRIPTION:Learn\, Connect & Collect Your PFAS Sample Kit | Saturday\, August 29 | 12-3 p.m. | Melbourne Public Library (Conference Room)\nJoin us in the Melbourne Public Library’s conference room to learn more about PFAS (“forever chemicals”) and how they may affect our water\, health\, and communities. \nEnrolled study participants can stop by to pick up their PFAS sampling kits and receive instructions for collecting their tap water samples. \nInterested in participating in the PFAS study? Come learn about the study\, ask questions\, and find out how you can get involved. We are recruiting households for a pilot study investigating the presence of PFAS (“forever chemicals”) in drinking water connected to Lake Washington\, part of the Upper St. Johns River Basin. Participation requires collecting a one-time sample of your tap water. \nLearn more on our blog and sign up for the study. \nAll community members are welcome! Even if you are not participating in the study\, you can attend to learn more about PFAS\, why we are studying them\, and what you can do to better understand and protect your local water resources. \nWhether you’re already part of the study or simply curious about PFAS\, we invite you to join us\, ask questions\, and connect with others in the community. \nRSVP\nThis is a free event – RSVP here.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-08-learn-connect-collect-your-pfas-sample-kit/
LOCATION:Melbourne Public Library\, 540 E Fee Ave.\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Upper Basin,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T110000
DTSTAMP:20260813T153647Z
CREATED:20260813T145927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T153647Z
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SUMMARY:Trout River Cleanup with Easy Honey
DESCRIPTION:Trout River Cleanup with Easy Honey | Sunday\, August 30 from 9-11 a.m. | Bert Maxwell Boat Ramp\nEasy Honey is coming back to Jacksonville as part of their 2026 Surf Tour\, and they’re teaming up with us for a cleanup while they’re in town! \nThey are performing at Jack Rabbits the night of Saturday\, August 29 – and will be serving our community the following morning. Join them at Bert Maxwell Boat Ramp on the Trout River and help make our local waterways healthier. \nRSVP\nLearn more and RSVP here!
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-08-trout-river-cleanup-with-easy-honey/
LOCATION:Bert Maxwell Boat Ramp\, 500 Maxwell Rd.\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32218\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260803T180231Z
CREATED:20260803T180231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T180231Z
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SUMMARY:Protect Our Public Lands Passport
DESCRIPTION:Protect Our Public Lands Passport | September 1-30\, 2026\nSaturday\, September 26 is National Public Lands Day. Throughout the month of September\, St. Johns Riverkeeper is challenging you to get outside and explore our public lands! \nWe’ve included more than 50 locations on the Protect Our Public Lands Passport\, from Indian River County to Duval\, so you can find great new places to explore along the 310-mile long St. Johns. \nCheck in at each location by geolocating or submitting a photo that shows where you are. The more check-ins you accumulate on your digital passport\, the more prizes and points you earn – and the more you learn about the mighty St. Johns. \nGet Your Passport\nPublic conservation lands are vital to maintaining healthy waterways. They provide wildlife habitat\, hiking trails\, hunting/fishing grounds\, and pristine wetlands that filter water\, prevent flooding\, and recharge our groundwater. \nLearn More About the Challenge & Prizes
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-09-protect-our-public-lands-passport/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T184500
DTSTAMP:20260805T152415Z
CREATED:20260805T152415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T152415Z
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SUMMARY:St. Johns Riverkeeper & Friends Cruise
DESCRIPTION:St. Johns Riverkeeper & Friends Cruise on the St. Johns River Taxi | Wednesday\, September 2\, at 5:30 p.m. | Doubletree Hotel Dock (1201 Riverplace Blvd.\, 32207)\nWe’re partnering with the St. Johns River Taxi to offer a river cruise with a knowledgeable speaker on the first Wednesday of each month. Speakers will provide important updates on the river\, share their niche knowledge and experience working on or researching the river\, and highlight some of our many riverfront parks here in Jacksonville. \nThis month’s cruise will feature Nancy Powell & Linzee Ott\, who will be speaking about Riverfront Parks. \nWine & beer will be sold on board! Hop aboard and unwind before a great dinner downtown. \nDirections: We will depart from the DoubleTree Hotel Dock\, 1201 Riverplace Blvd.\, 32207\, and cruise east toward Exchange Island where dolphin like to roam. \nTickets\nReserve your ticket here with the St. Johns River Taxi! \nThe boat will board 10 min prior to the published departure time. We look forward to seeing you on the river! \nWhat to bring:\n\nSnacks\, appetizers\nLight jacket\nYour friends!
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-09-st-johns-riverkeeper-friends-cruise/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Hotel Dock\, 1201 Riverplace Blvd\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T110000
DTSTAMP:20260813T144519Z
CREATED:20260813T144519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T144519Z
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SUMMARY:Moncrief Creek Cleanup with Eartha’s Farm
DESCRIPTION:Moncrief Creek Cleanup | Saturday\, September 5 from 9-11 a.m. at Eartha’s Farm and Market (5232 Moncrief Rd.)\nJoin us for our quarterly cleanup around Moncrief Creek at Eartha’s Farm & Market! This is part of an ongoing effort to improve and maintain this important community resource connecting locals to fresh and healthy foods on Jacksonville’s northside. #ResilientRibault \nEnjoy shopping at the farm stand when you’re done. \nWatershed Address: Moncrief Creek > Trout River > St. Johns River \nRegister\nPlease RSVP in advance so we know approximately how many volunteers to plan for\, and to receive any event updates. \nUseful Items to Bring\n\nFULL reusable water bottle\nClosed-toe shoes (Required)\nSun protection (sunscreen\, hat\, sunglasses)\nBug spray\nWork/gardening gloves (cleanup gloves will be provided)\nSmall garden tools (trowels\, shovels\, etc.)\n\nResilient Ribault\nLearn more about the Resilient Ribault initiative.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-09-moncrief-creek-cleanup-with-earthas-farm/
LOCATION:Eartha’s Farm and Market\, 4850 Moncrief Rd.\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Resilient Ribault,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trey Ford":MAILTO:trey@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T185744Z
CREATED:20260407T185744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T185744Z
UID:15668-1788688800-1788696000@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Blue Cypress Park Cleanup with Rising Tides
DESCRIPTION:Blue Cypress Park Cleanup with Rising Tides | Sunday\, September 6 from 10 a.m. – Noon | Blue Cypress Park (4012 University Blvd N)\nAs a part of Jax Parks Adopt-a-Park Program\, Rising Tides has adopted Blue Cypress Preserve Park in the Arlington area of Jacksonville. Every other month\, we will host a cleanup here during the first weekend of that month. We may be at different locations in the park each month – this month we will be cleaning up along the boardwalk. \nWhile these cleanups are hosted by Rising Tides\, our Young Professionals Group\, anyone and all ages are welcome to join. \nRSVP\nLet us know you plan to join us\, and sign the waiver in advance!
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-09-blue-cypress-park-cleanup-with-rising-tides/
LOCATION:Blue Cypress Park\, 4012 University Blvd N\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32277\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Rising Tides,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dryden Mills":MAILTO:dryden@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T110000
DTSTAMP:20260828T194819Z
CREATED:20260828T194819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T194819Z
UID:16406-1789203600-1789210800@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Brooklyn Community Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Brooklyn Community Clean Up | Saturday\, September 12 | 9-11 a.m. | 505 Alfred Dupont Pl Jacksonville\, FL\n\n\nPlease join us for a cleanup of Downtown Jacksonville’s beautiful Riverwalk in the Brooklyn neighborhood! \nBrought to you by partners: the Downtown Investment Authority\, Downtown Vision\, the Downtown Dwellers\, Downtown Social\, NextUp JAX\, St. Johns Riverkeeper\, 904 Happy Hour and Build Up Downtown. \nPlease join us for a cleanup of the Brooklyn Riverwalk in Downtown Jacksonville. From 9-11 a.m. on Saturday\, September 12\, community volunteers will clean up trash and remove debris throughout Downtown Jacksonville’s beautiful Brooklyn Riverwalk. Check in will occur at Sidney J. Geffen Park\, located at 505 Alfred dupont Pl\, 32202. Free street parking is available nearby as well as at the Florida Blue Garage on Forest St. Water and snacks will be provided! \n\n\n\nMake sure to stick around after the clean-up to check out Downtown favorites like Arepa Please\, The Hub\, 1928 Cuban Bistro and the Riverside Arts Market under the Fuller Warren Bridge. \nRSVP\nRegister here on Eventbrite.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-09-brooklyn-community-clean-up/
LOCATION:Sidney J. Gefen Riverwalk Park\, 505 Alfred duPont P\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260813T135021Z
CREATED:20260813T133744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T135021Z
UID:16340-1789207200-1789214400@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
SUMMARY:BioBlitz with the Native Plant Society
DESCRIPTION:BioBlitz with the Native Plant Society | Saturday\, September 12 | 10 a.m. – Noon | Blue Cypress Park\nDiscover the Biodiversity of Blue Cypress Park\nJoin us for a BioBlitz with our local Native Plant Society – Ixia! (RSVP here!) \nWhether you’re a seasoned naturalist or simply curious about the natural world\, this event is your chance to explore a local ecosystem\, discover the incredible diversity of life around us\, and contribute to real conservation science. We’re inviting volunteers\, citizen scientists\, and nature lovers of all ages to help document the plants\, animals\, and fungi found throughout Blue Cypress Park. \nWhat is a Bioblitz?\nA Bioblitz is a fast-paced\, collaborative biodiversity survey where participants work together to find\, identify\, and document as many species as possible within a designated area. \nNo special expertise is required. Just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm for nature! \nThe main gathering kicks off at 10 a.m. and will be led by Adam Arendell\, Director of the Ixia Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society and Dryden Mills from St. Johns Riverkeeper. They will guide participants around the loop trail\, pointing out interesting species and helping you get the most out of your observations. \nYou’re welcome to explore at your own pace\, whether you want to join the group or venture out on your own. \nDocument Your Discoveries with iNaturalist\nAll observations will be recorded using the iNaturalist smartphone app\, a free platform that helps people identify and document species while contributing valuable data to scientists and conservationists. \nNew to iNaturalist? No problem! We’ll provide a quick introduction to the app\, along with tips for making high-quality observations. \nBefore you arrive\, please create an iNaturalist account if you don’t already have one – https://www.inaturalist.org/. \nCome explore\, learn\, and help document the natural world right here in our own backyard! \nRSVP\nThis is a free event\, but please let us know you plan to join us!
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-09-bioblitz-with-the-native-plant-society/
LOCATION:Blue Cypress Park\, 4012 University Blvd N\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32277\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T110000
DTSTAMP:20260818T171138Z
CREATED:20260416T204956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T171138Z
UID:15737-1789808400-1789815600@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
SUMMARY:McCoys Creek Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:McCoys Creek Cleanup | Saturday\, September 19\, 2026 from 9-11 a.m. at Northbank Riverwalk (221 Riverside Ave)\nJoin us for our monthly cleanup on McCoys Creek! As always\, all of our cleanups are RAIN or SHINE. These cleanups are open to everyone – the more the merrier! This is part of the International Coastal Cleanup. \nWhat to Bring:\n\nFULL Reusable Water Bottle\nHat\, Sunglasses\, Sunscreen\nClosed-toe shoes (required)\nRain boots\, work boots\, or waders are extremely helpful!\nOptional: Heavy duty gloves (if desired)\n\nCleanup gloves and bags will be provided by City of Jacksonville and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful. \nRSVP\nRSVP here to let us know you’re coming! \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Dryden Mills at dryden@stjohnsriverkeeper.org.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-09-mccoys-creek-cleanup/
LOCATION:Northbank Riverwalk – 221 Riverside Ave\, 221 Riverside Ave\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T110000
DTSTAMP:20260917T053802Z
CREATED:20260915T170618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T053802Z
UID:16480-1789808400-1789815600@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
SUMMARY:International Coastal Cleanup: Charles Reese Park
DESCRIPTION:International Coastal Cleanup | Saturday\, September 19 | 9-11 a.m. | Charles Reese Park\nSaturday\, September 19 is the International Coastal Cleanup! Join us for a cleanup at Charles Reese Park along the Ribault River in Jacksonville. \nWatershed Address: Ribault River > Trout River > St. Johns River > Atlantic Ocean \nThis park is in the Resilient Ribault project area. \nRSVP\nRSVP here and let us know you plan to join us!
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-09-international-coastal-cleanup-charles-reese-park/
LOCATION:Charles Reese Memorial Park\, 1200 Ken Knight Dr. W.\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T110000
DTSTAMP:20260915T175835Z
CREATED:20260915T171302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T175835Z
UID:16482-1789808400-1789815600@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
SUMMARY:International Coastal Cleanup: Harborview Boat Ramp
DESCRIPTION:International Coastal Cleanup | Saturday\, September 19 | 9-11 a.m. | Harborview Boat Ramp\nSaturday\, September 19 is the International Coastal Cleanup! Join us for a cleanup at Harborview Boat Ramp along the Ribault River in Jacksonville. \nWatershed Address: Ribault River > Trout River > St. Johns River > Atlantic Ocean \nThis park is in the Resilient Ribault project area. \nRSVP\nRSVP here and let us know you plan to join us!
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-09-international-coastal-cleanup-harborview-boat-ramp/
LOCATION:Harborview Boat Ramp\, 4100 Harbor View Dr.\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T190000
DTSTAMP:20260820T185352Z
CREATED:20260820T185352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T185352Z
UID:16362-1790103600-1790103600@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
SUMMARY:"Out There: A National Parks Story" Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:“Out There: A National Parks Story” Film Screening | Tuesday\, September 22 | 7 p.m. | WJCT Studios Jacksonville\n“Out There will have even the most city-bound of viewers rearing to pack up a camper and take in the great outdoors themselves.” – The Knockturnal \nIn celebration of National Public Lands Day\, WJCT and St. Johns Riverkeeper are hosting a screening of the 2023 documentary\, “Out There: A National Parks Story.” \nIn the centennial year of the U.S. National Park Service\, a young filmmaker and his childhood friend set off on a 10\,000-mile journey through America’s national parks\, leaving home with little more than a camera and a desire to understand what connects people to these wild places. What begins as a summer road trip becomes a seven-year odyssey\, capturing untold stories of those who protect\, visit\, and find healing in the parks. \nThrough intimate interviews\, breathtaking cinematography\, and a profound original musical score\, “Out There” uncovers a deeply human portrait of the parks – revealing them as places of reflection\, resilience\, and connection across generations and cultures. \nA stunning visual tribute and grassroots love letter\, “Out There” reimagines what it means to find belonging in the natural world\, and the power of public lands to bring us back to ourselves. \nPopcorn and refreshments are available for purchase. \nTimeline\n\n6:30 p.m. – Doors open\n7 p.m. – Film starts\n\nTickets\n\n$10 for non-members\n$5 for members (WJCT donor of $60 per year minimum)\n\nGet Your Tickets from WJCT here. \nRun time: 1 hour\, 13 minutes – Rated G \nLocal agencies on hand to share resources and information include:\n\nSt. Johns Riverkeeper\nNational Parks Conservation Association\nSt. John’s Cathedral
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-09-out-there-a-national-parks-story-film-screening/
LOCATION:WJCT Studios\, 100 Festival Park Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T190000
DTSTAMP:20260826T204143Z
CREATED:20260826T204143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T204143Z
UID:16397-1790179200-1790190000@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Learn\, Connect & Collect Your PFAS Sample Kit
DESCRIPTION:Learn\, Connect & Collect Your PFAS Sample Kit | Wednesday\, September 23 | 4-7 p.m. | Melbourne Public Library (Conference Room)\nJoin us in the Melbourne Public Library’s conference room to learn more about PFAS (“forever chemicals”) and how they may affect our water\, health\, and communities. \nEnrolled study participants can stop by to pick up their PFAS sampling kits and receive instructions for collecting their tap water samples. \nInterested in participating in the PFAS study? Come learn about the study\, ask questions\, and find out how you can get involved. We are recruiting households for a pilot study investigating the presence of PFAS (“forever chemicals”) in drinking water connected to Lake Washington\, part of the Upper St. Johns River Basin. Participation requires collecting a one-time sample of your tap water. \nLearn more on our blog and sign up for the study. \nAll community members are welcome! Even if you are not participating in the study\, you can attend to learn more about PFAS\, why we are studying them\, and what you can do to better understand and protect your local water resources. \nWhether you’re already part of the study or simply curious about PFAS\, we invite you to join us\, ask questions\, and connect with others in the community. \nRSVP\nThis is a free event – RSVP here.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-09-learn-connect-collect-your-pfas-sample-kit/
LOCATION:Melbourne Public Library\, 540 E Fee Ave.\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Upper Basin,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T123000
DTSTAMP:20260821T195720Z
CREATED:20260821T193042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T195720Z
UID:16370-1790409600-1790425800@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
SUMMARY:National Public Lands Day - Choose Your Own Adventure!
DESCRIPTION:National Public Lands Day – Choose Your Own Adventure! | Saturday\, September 26 | Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park\nSaturday\, September 26th\, is National Public Lands Day! Throughout the month of September we are encouraging you to get out and explore public lands within our watershed\, and we would love for you to join us for a choose-your-own-adventure day at one of our favorite local parks to help culminate the Protect Our Public Lands Passport Campaign. \nJoin us for one\, two\, or all three scheduled events at Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park and check this location off on your passport! At the beginning of each activity\, we will share with you a bit about our local public lands and why they are so important to conserve\, especially in relation to our beloved St. Johns River. \nSchedule of Events\n\n8-9:30 a.m.: Bird Walk with Kate Zeray from Duval Audubon\n10-10:45 a.m.: Meditation and yoga flow with Noelle Barnes from The Naham Experience\n11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Nature journaling walk with Dryden Mills from St. Johns Riverkeeper\n\nRSVP\nRegister here for free! When you RSVP for the event\, be sure to select which one(s) you plan to attend. \nFor each activity\, please meet outside the nature center. When you enter the park from Roosevelt Blvd\, follow the road all the way to the end where you will find ample parking\, a nature center\, and restroom facilities.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-09-national-public-lands-day-choose-your-own-adventure/
LOCATION:Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park\, 7000 Roosevelt Blvd\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32244\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260821T201837Z
CREATED:20260821T201837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T201837Z
UID:16375-1790411400-1790424000@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Wekiva Springs Our River Cleanup: National Public Lands Day
DESCRIPTION:Wekiva Springs Our River Cleanup: National Public Lands Day | Saturday\, September 26 from 8:30 a.m. – Noon | Wekiwa Springs State Park\n\n\nCelebrate National Public Lands Day at Wekiwa Springs State Park by volunteering! \n\n\n\n\nJoin a team of local\, environmentally-driven organizations and celebrate National Public Lands Day at Wekiwa Springs State Park! Whether you are hoping to help out by hitting the water for a trash pickup\, making the springhead safe and clean for wildlife and wild visitors\, or remove pesky\, non-native plants – there is a place for you. \nPlease select your team by registering on Eventbrite through the different ticket types. Please wear close-toed shoes and bring a refillable water bottle as refill stations will be available throughout the park. Bug spray\, sunscreen\, and a hat are recommended. \nThis program is brought to you in partnership with The Florida State Parks\, Clean Water Coalition\, St. Johns Riverkeeper\, Save the Manatee\, S.E.R.V. Seminole County\, and the Wekiva Wilderness Trust. \nRSVP & Day-of Information\nFor the purpose of this volunteer workday\, your Eventbrite receipt (register here) is the only reservation that you will need. If\, additionally\, you plan to visit the springs after your workday\, you must have a reservation through the Florida State Parks website. \nEvent parking will be available at the Wekiwa Springs Youth Camp where we will meet for a safety briefing and welcome at 9am. Parking at the springhead after this event is not guaranteed. \nThank you for all that you do in helping to preserve and restore The Real Florida!
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-09-wekiva-springs-our-river-cleanup-national-public-lands-day/
LOCATION:Wekiwa Springs State Park\, 1800 Wekiwa Cir\, Apopka\, FL\, 32712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Middle Basin,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T120000
DTSTAMP:20261001T164754Z
CREATED:20260811T153450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T164754Z
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SUMMARY:Vertical Oyster Garden Workshop - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Vertical Oyster Garden Workshop with CCA Florida and Conservation Florida | Saturday\, October 3 | 9 a.m. – Noon | Marine Science Research Institute at Jacksonville University\nSt. Johns RIVERKEEPER has partnered with CCA Florida and Jacksonville University to launch a Vertical Oyster Garden (VOG) program in the Jacksonville area. Vertical Oyster Gardens consist of recycled oyster shells that are strung together to create habitat for new oysters along with many other species of marine invertebrates. A single adult oyster has the ability to filter up to 50 gallons of water per day and each VOG can accumulate dozens of new oysters in just a few months. \nSpecial thanks to Conservation Florida for partnering with us on this workshop! \nVolunteers can expect to take part in the following tasks:\n\nShovel shells into buckets/ wheelbarrow and bring to work site\nCut rope lengths\, burn ends\, make ends tight so shells can string easily\, tie a knot at one end of the rope\nDrill hole in each shell with drill press\nString shells and tie off ropes\n\nBring garden gloves if you have them as the oyster shells can be hard and rigid. \nRSVP – SOLD OUT\nSorry\, this workshop is sold out. You can express interest in future workshops here! \nSt. Johns River VOG Program\nLearn more about the St. Johns River VOG Program here. If you live on the St. Johns River\, or a tributary\, north of the Arlington River – you can request your own VOGs.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-10-vertical-oyster-garden-workshop/
LOCATION:JU Marine Science Research Institute Bldg.\, Marine Science Research Institute\, River Road\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Volunteer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTSTAMP:20261009T190650Z
CREATED:20260728T134831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T190650Z
UID:16230-1791158400-1791763199@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
SUMMARY:Florida Climate Week
DESCRIPTION:Florida Climate Week (Jacksonville) | October 5-11\, 2026\nNow in its sixth year\, Florida Climate Week is a powerful celebration of engagement\, education\, and collective action focused on climate and resilience challenges facing our state. \n© April Visuals\, LLC \nMonday\, October 5\nTrout River Boat Excursion | Monday\, October 5 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Jacksonville University – MSRI Boat Ramp\nJoin St. Johns Riverkeeper\, Riverview Collective Community Organization (RCCO) and COJ Sustainability Department during Florida Climate Week sponsored by the VOLO Foundation as we explore the Trout River and discuss opportunities for access\, water quality and infrastructure improvements. \nPlease arrive at the dock near Jacksonville University’s Marine Science Research Institute (MSRI) by 5:15 pm so we can board\, receive the safety instructions\, and be on our way! \nReserve your spot here. \nTuesday\, October 6\nUNFILTERED – The Truth About Oysters: Film Screening & Panel | Tuesday\, October 6 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Highlands Regional Library\nThis Emmy award-winning documentary reveals the oyster’s hidden double life. On our plates\, they’re a delicacy and a livelihood. Beneath the surface\, they’re one of nature’s most powerful tools — a keystone species that filters and cleans vast volumes of water\, buffers shorelines from storms\, and anchors entire estuary ecosystems. \nBut the reefs are vanishing. Ninety percent of the world’s ancient oyster reefs have collapsed in the last thirty years\, and Florida’s own Apalachicola Bay is slipping toward the same fate under the pressures of pollution\, coastal development\, and overharvesting. The film makes a hopeful case: shell recycling\, artificial reefs\, and freshwater management can still turn the tide. \nThat work is already underway right here in Jacksonville. Along the Ribault\, Trout\, and St. Johns Rivers\, we’re putting these same nature-based solutions into practice — building Pervious Oyster Shell Habitat (POSH) modules and Vertical Oyster Gardens to restore living shorelines\, and helping launch a recycled oyster shell collection system that gives discarded shells a second life as new reef. Every oyster we return to the water is another filter cleaning the St. Johns. \nAfter the film: Stay for a conversation with local panelists who are harnessing the power of oysters to restore and filter the St. Johns River — and learn how you can get involved. \nRSVP here to reserve your spot! \nFriday\, October 9\nCity In A Forest: Film Screening & Panel | Friday\, October 9 from 6-9 p.m. | The Jessie Ball DuPont Center\nAtlanta calls itself the “City in a Forest\,” but its tree canopy is under pressure from rapid development. City in a Forest is a documentary that follows the people working to protect that urban forest and asks what it takes to keep a growing city green. \nRSVP here to reserve your spot! \nSaturday\, October 10\nCANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER: POSH Module Workshop | Saturday\, October 10\nJoin SJRK\, Jax Oyster Conservation\, and RCCO for a POSH Module Workshop! We will talk about the many benefits of oysters to our estuaries\, how oyster reefs make us more resilient to the effects of climate change\, the many ways we can restore oyster reefs\, and the benefits of using Pervious Oyster Shell Habitats (POSH). \nWe will then construct POSH units by mixing recycled oyster shell\, cement\, and water into cement mixers and pouring the mixture into molds to cure\, before they are deployed in spring. \n 
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-florida-climate-week/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Resilient Ribault
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T193000
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SUMMARY:UNFILTERED - The Truth About Oysters: Florida Climate Week Screening & Panel
DESCRIPTION:UNFILTERED – The Truth About Oysters: Florida Climate Week Screening & Panel | Tuesday\, October 6 | 5:30-7:30 | Highlands Regional Library (1826 Dunn Avenue)\nHosted by COJ Sustainability Department – St. Johns Riverkeeper – Jax Oyster Conservation \nYou’ll never look at an oyster the same way again. \nThis Emmy award-winning documentary reveals the oyster’s hidden double life. On our plates\, they’re a delicacy and a livelihood. Beneath the surface\, they’re one of nature’s most powerful tools — a keystone species that filters and cleans vast volumes of water\, buffers shorelines from storms\, and anchors entire estuary ecosystems. \nBut the reefs are vanishing. Ninety percent of the world’s ancient oyster reefs have collapsed in the last thirty years\, and Florida’s own Apalachicola Bay is slipping toward the same fate under the pressures of pollution\, coastal development\, and overharvesting. The film makes a hopeful case: shell recycling\, artificial reefs\, and freshwater management can still turn the tide. \nThat work is already underway right here in Jacksonville. Along the Ribault\, Trout\, and St. Johns Rivers\, we’re putting these same nature-based solutions into practice — building Pervious Oyster Shell Habitat (POSH) modules and Vertical Oyster Gardens to restore living shorelines\, and helping launch a recycled oyster shell collection system that gives discarded shells a second life as new reef. Every oyster we return to the water is another filter cleaning the St. Johns. \nRSVP\nThis event is free\, but reserve your spot here. \nAfter the Film: Panel Discussion\nStay for a conversation with local panelists who are harnessing the power of oysters to restore and filter the St. Johns River – and learn how you can get involved. The filmmaker will be in attendance\, and East Coast Oysters will have oysters available for sale. \nMeet the panelists: \nJosh McLawhorn: Director/Editor of UNFILTERED\nUnfiltered: The Truth About Oysters is Josh’s debut feature-length documentary. A member of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences\, Josh’s work as a cinematographer and editor has earned eight Suncoast Emmy Awards. He operates Level Up Digital Media\, a firm which produces commercials\, corporate and nonprofit films\, and television programs. \nJosh’s 2014 short film Almost Ready won first place nationwide in Nikon’s Everyday Cinema Contest\, and his commercial work has earned several Gold Addy Awards at the Tallahassee chapter of the American Advertising Federation\, including a Judge’s Choice Award in 2016\, and an FPRA Image Award in 2019. \nThe topics addressed in Unfiltered: The Truth About Oysters are close to home for the inhabitants of coastal communities around the world\, and Josh is no exception. A native of Florida’s panhandle\, he grew up eating oysters harvested from the Apalachicola Bay estuary and swimming in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. He hopes Unfiltered: The Truth About Oysters will attract public and political interest to the ecological crisis facing oysters\, and help supercharge reef restoration efforts. \nLearn more about Josh at levelup.media. \nChucha Barber: Executive Producer of UNFILTERED\nA member in good standing with the Producers Guild of America\, filmmaker Chucha Barber has been creating documentary films for more than 30 years on topics as diverse as art\, paleontology\, high-profile murders and auto racing. She has produced more than 29 documentaries in partnership with network-owned stations including NBC\, CBS\, ABC\, Univision and Telemundo. \nPast chair and founder of the Tallahassee Film Festival\, Chucha owns and operates Chucha Barber Productions\, which creates television programs and documentary films. Chucha’s work as a producer has earned seven Suncoast Emmy Awards\, a Girl Scouts of America Women of Distinction Award\, and two Gracie Awards from the Alliance for Women in Media. \nChucha’s influence and interest extends beyond filmmaking. Appointed by a former Florida governor as a Commissioner of Volunteer Florida\, Chucha is a past chair of the Volunteer Florida Foundation. She has served as a board member of the Leon County Tourist Development Council\, instructed students as a guest lecturer at Florida State University\, co-chaired the Tallahassee Heart Ball\, and founded the Florida Wine Festival. \nIn addition to Unfiltered: The Truth About Oysters\, she is currently working on her first television series and a documentary about the current and historical significance of Black churches to societal change. \nLearn more about Chucha Barber Productions at www.chuchabarber.com. \nHunter Mathews: Founder and Director for Jax Oyster Conservation\nHunter was born and raised in Jacksonville\, Florida. Growing up\, his love for Florida’s beaches\, springs\, and waterways sparked a passion for Florida’s ecosystems and conservation. He received his master’s degree in biology from the University of North Florida\, where he focused on oyster reef restoration ecology\, leading the first biological studies of a novel oyster reef restoration method\, Pervious Oyster Shell Habitats (or POSH). Hunter founded Jax Oyster Conservation in 2024\, motivated to provide an on-going oyster shell recycling program for local restaurants\, citizens\, and events\, to reduce our landfill contribution and provide oyster shell to supply more coastal restoration and resilience projects in northeast Florida. \nKevonne Phillips: Eastcoast Oysters\nKevonne Phillips is a well-known Florida oyster Shucker\, now residing and servicing Jacksonville and surrounding areas with his own mobile raw bar called Eastcoast Oysters. Kevonne has over 10 years catering experience\, with a rich history of high-end events such as Formula 1\, Miami Oyster Fest\, Welcome to Rockville\, Hulaween\, Ritz-Carlton private parties\, with weddings\, holiday gatherings\, and local vending in between. \nDavid Wandel: Episcopal AP Environmental Science Faculty Member\nDavid Wandel embodies a combination of environmental stewardship and education. For 14 years\, David has dedicated his professional career to environmental education at The Episcopal School of Jacksonville\, helping young people understand not only how natural systems function\, but why protecting those systems matters. Outside of the classroom\, he has transformed those same principles into direct environmental action through oyster restoration and\, most recently\, the development of Matanzas Oyster Company\, a sustainable oyster aquaculture operation with its first harvest anticipated in spring 2027. \n \nDavid holds a degree in biology from Penn State University and has pursued specialized training in oyster aquaculture through the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. His interest in oysters extends far beyond their commercial value. At the center of his work is a genuine fascination with the oyster as an ecosystem engineer and a desire to help others understand the extraordinary role oysters can play in the health and resilience of coastal ecosystems. \nThrough sustainable oyster aquaculture\, David is demonstrating how responsible food production and environmental stewardship can coexist. Although the farm’s first commercial harvest is anticipated in spring 2027\, its foundation has been built on years of education\, specialized training\, community partnership\, and direct participation in oyster habitat restoration. \nDavid’s work demonstrates that meaningful environmental protection does not have to occur in only one setting. It can happen in a classroom\, along the shoreline of the St. Johns River\, in the leased water column of the Guana River\, through community restoration projects\, and through environmentally responsible local businesses. His career and community service reflect a sustained commitment to protecting Northeast Florida’s waterways while inspiring others to understand and value the ecosystems around them. \nTrey Ford: Strategic Partnerships & Programming Coordinator for St. Johns Riverkeeper\n\nTrey leads the Resilient Ribault Initiative in Northside and Westside Jacksonville. He coordinates the organization’s oyster restoration and living shoreline work in the Ribault\, Moncrief\, and Trout River watersheds\, including a Vertical Oyster Garden program with more than 300 gardens installed on residential docks and the Pervious Oyster Shell Habitat reef modules at the Riverview Park living shoreline — work carried out with Jacksonville University’s Marine Science Research Institute\, CCA Florida\, and the Riverview Collective Community Organization. He is also an elected Supervisor on the Duval Soil & Water Conservation District and the founder of Florida Fish Pepper Co. — Growers Alliance. A film producer and programmer\, Trey is interested in how oysters connect water quality\, working waterfronts\, foodways\, and the Gullah Geechee cultural history of this coast.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-10-unfiltered-the-truth-about-oysters-florida-climate-week-screening-panel/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Resilient Ribault
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T184500
DTSTAMP:20261001T193010Z
CREATED:20260805T152938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T193010Z
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SUMMARY:St. Johns Riverkeeper & Friends Cruise
DESCRIPTION:St. Johns Riverkeeper & Friends Cruise on the St. Johns River Taxi | Wednesday\, October 7\, at 5:30 p.m. | Doubletree Hotel Dock (1201 Riverplace Blvd.\, 32207)\nWe’re partnering with the St. Johns River Taxi to offer a river cruise with a knowledgeable speaker on the first Wednesday of each month. Speakers will provide important updates on the river\, share their niche knowledge and experience working on or researching the river\, and highlight some of our many riverfront parks here in Jacksonville. \nThis month’s cruise will feature Dryden Mills\, Community Engagement Specialist for St Johns Riverkeeper! \nWine & beer will be sold on board! Hop aboard and unwind before a great dinner downtown. \nDirections: We will depart from the DoubleTree Hotel Dock\, 1201 Riverplace Blvd.\, 32207\, and cruise east toward Exchange Island where dolphin like to roam. \nTickets\nReserve your ticket here with the St. Johns River Taxi! \nThe boat will board 10 min prior to the published departure time. We look forward to seeing you on the river! \nWhat to bring:\n\nSnacks\, appetizers\nLight jacket\nYour friends!
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-10-st-johns-riverkeeper-friends-cruise/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Hotel Dock\, 1201 Riverplace Blvd\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet
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