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SUMMARY:Brewing Up Solutions: Seminole County
DESCRIPTION:Brewing Up Solutions Seminole County: July 16\, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. at Deviant Wolfe Brewing (121 W 1st St\, Sanford\, FL)\nSt. Johns Riverkeeper (SJRK) is expanding its Brewing Up Solutions brewery series this year to be watershed-wide. We’re Brewing Up Solutions For the River with people who love the St. Johns from the headwaters to the mouth of the river. We began in the headwaters of the St. Johns River in Indian River County\, and will travel downstream stopping along the way until we reach the Atlantic Ocean in Mayport\, Duval County. Join us for monthly roundtable discussions that highlight various parts of our vibrant river\, adjacent watersheds\, and key figures along our journey. \nFuture locations for this series will include Palatka\, St. Augustine\, Jacksonville\, and Mayport. \nTopic: Inciting Action Against Climate Change\nRegister\nPlease RSVP here to let us know you’re coming and to receive any event updates. \nHost: Lisa Rinaman\, St. Johns Riverkeeper: The chief advocate and public’s voice for the St. Johns River\nHer responsibilities include holding regulatory agencies and those polluting the river accountable; identifying and advocating for solutions that will protect and restore the river; working with government entities\, businesses\, community leaders and citizens to resolve problems that impact the river’s health; and communicating with the media and the public to educate and raise awareness about important river-related issues. \nLisa was instrumental in the creation of Waterkeepers Florida\, a formal collaboration of 15 Waterkeeper Alliance programs united across the state. She is also one of the founding members of the Reunite the Rivers Coalition working to reconnect Silver Springs\, the Ocklawaha and the St. Johns as the Great Florida Riverway. In addition\, Lisa serves on the Florida Springs Council Board. \nShe enjoys Florida’s waters and natural wonders with her husband\, Mark\, and two boys\, Mark Jr. and August. \nSpecial Guest: Kristin Anderson: Chief Branch Officer for IDEAS For Us\nAs the Chief Branch Officer of IDEAS For Us\, Kristin currently spearheads environmental initiatives in Florida and works to catalyze global leaders to replicate these efforts in their respective communities. The approach centers on addressing worldwide challenges through grassroots solutions\, championing education\, inspiration\, and empowerment to incite action against climate change on both individual and community levels. Equipped with a Biology degree specializing in Evolution\, Ecology\, and Conservation\, Kristin works to integrate scientific and social considerations to devise sustainable solutions. \nAbout Ideas For Us: IDEAS For Us is an Orlando-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and accredited NGO of the United Nations. Our mission is to develop\, fund\, and scale solutions to the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Since our inception in 2008\, we have been leading hundreds of environmental education and eco-action projects across 12 branches worldwide\, utilizing the model of solving global environmental challenges with local solutions. These solutions take the form of native landscaping\, shoreline restoration\, waste cleanups\, tree plantings\, edible garden installations\, renewable energy projects\, green job training\, and more.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2024-07-brewing-up-solutions-seminole-county/
LOCATION:Deviant Wolfe Brewing\, 121 W 1st St\, Sanford\, FL\, 32771\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Middle Basin
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ORGANIZER;CN="Soraya Aidinejad":MAILTO:soraya@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T110000
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SUMMARY:Cleanup with FOLIO Weekly
DESCRIPTION:Cleanup with FOLIO Weekly | Wednesday\, July 17 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Blue Cypress Park\nJoin SJRK and FOLIO Weekly for a cleanup of Blue Cypress Park in Jacksonville. FOLIO is providing Five Star Pizza for volunteers\, and their mascot\, Johnnie the St. Johns River Monster will be in attendance! \nRegister\nPlease RSVP so we can plan to have enough refreshments for our volunteers! \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)
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2024-07-cleanup-with-folio-weekly/
LOCATION:Blue Cypress Park\, 4012 University Blvd N\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32277\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steph Morse":MAILTO:steph@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T103000
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SUMMARY:Nature Walk to Mud Spring
DESCRIPTION:Nature Walk to Mud Spring | Friday\, July 19 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Mud Spring Trailhead\nEnjoy a leisurely\, shaded walk along Mud Spring Trail. Mud Spring’s glassy natural pool can be found halfway around a gentle hike that is one of the highlights of Welaka State Forest. End your journey at the pool\, or finish the loop to see what the rest of the trail has to offer! SJRK Outreach Specialist Steph Morse will be there to guide you and point out the native flora and fauna. \nRegister\nPlease RSVP here in advance so we know how many hikers to expect. \nDirections\nMud Spring Trailhead: From Palatka\, follow US 17 south to Satsuma. Turn right onto CR 309 and follow the brown signs through Satsuma and Palatka. Look for the Mud Spring Trailhead on the right\, across from the visitor center and park headquarters. View more trail information on Florida Hikes. \n29.4688\, -81.6603
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2024-07-nature-walk-mud-spring/
LOCATION:Mud Spring Trailhead\, Welaka State Forest\, Crescent City\, FL\, 32112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steph Morse":MAILTO:steph@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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SUMMARY:Rising Tides: McCoys Creek Cleanup
DESCRIPTION: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 the Northbank Riverwalk (111 Riverside Ave.) from 10 a.m. – noon\, near where McCoys Creek flows into the St. Johns River. All ages are welcome! \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 Steph Morse at steph@stjohnsriverkeeper.org. \nParking\nYou can find parking by the Riverwalk at the end of Jackson street to the left (past the YMCA and Haskell buildings and their lots).
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2024-07-rising-tides-mccoys-creek-cleanup/
LOCATION:Northbank Riverwalk\, 111 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, Florida\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Rising Tides,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alicia Smith":MAILTO:Alicia818@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T090000
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SUMMARY:Welaka National Fish Hatchery Tour (Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:Members-Only Tour of the Welaka National Fish Hatchery\nFriday\, July 26 from 9 a.m. – Noon\nJoin St. Johns Riverkeeper on a guided tour of Welaka National Fish Hatchery led by a professional biologist. The tour will include a visit to their aquarium\, hatchery facilities\, as well as a nature walk throughout the grounds. Meet fellow St. Johns Riverkeeper members as you explore and learn about the watershed that we all love together! If you are not yet a member of St. Johns Riverkeeper\, you can become a member here. \nRegister\nRegistration is required. A $15 donation to St. Johns Riverkeeper is requested to help cover expenses. Capacity is limited\, so be sure to reserve your spot early! \nAbout Welaka National Fish Hatchery\nSince 1871\, National Fish Hatcheries have been applying science-based approaches to conservation challenges. We work with our partners and engage the public to conserve\, restore\, and enhance fish and other aquatic resources for the continuing benefit of the American people. Conservation is at the heart of what we do\, and we recognize that we do this work for the American people–both the present generation who benefit today and future generations who will inherit our legacy of conserving America’s aquatic resources. \nWelaka National Fish Hatchery is charged with producing Atlantic Striped Bass for the St. Johns River in order to maintain the population for ecological\, historical and economic purposes. The hatchery also works with Gulf Coast states to produce and protect Gulf of Mexico Striped Bass from Florida to Georgia and Alabama. Recently\, the hatchery has begun work with two federally listed species\, the federally threatened Eastern Indigo Snake and the federally endangered Florida Grasshopper Sparrow. \nRegister\nRegistration is required. A $15 donation to St. Johns Riverkeeper is requested to help cover expenses. Capacity is limited\, so be sure to reserve your spot early! \nBecome a Member of St. Johns Riverkeeper\nThis is a members-only event. If you are not a member of St. Johns Riverkeeper\, you can become one here! Help us continue our mission to defend the St. Johns River and advocate for its protection.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2024-07-welaka-national-fish-hatchery-tour-members-only/
LOCATION:Welaka National Fish Hatchery\, 1011 County Road 309\, Crescent City\, FL\, 32112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steph Morse":MAILTO:steph@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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