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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T083000
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SUMMARY:Riverview Park Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Riverview Park Service Day | Sunday\, August 11 from 8:30-11 a.m. | Riverview Park\nJoin St. Johns Riverkeeper for our 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 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. \nIf you’re a regular at our monthly cleanups\, note that for the summer months we’re moving up the time of the event to 8:30-11 a.m. to beat the heat! \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.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2024-08-riverview-park-service-day/
LOCATION:Riverview Park\, 9620 E Water St\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32208
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:20240813T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T190000
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SUMMARY:Brewing Up Solutions: St. Johns County
DESCRIPTION:Brewing Up Solutions St. Johns County: Tuesday\, August 13\, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. at Dog Rose Brewing Co. (77 Bridge St\, St. Augustine\, FL 32084)\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\, Jacksonville\, and Mayport. We have already visited Vero Beach and Sanford. \nRegister\nPlease RSVP here to let us know you’re coming and to receive any event updates. \nTopic: Urban Sprawl\, Development and Impacts to our Waterways\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: Jen Lomberk\, Executive Director & Matanzas Riverkeeper\nJen Lomberk is your Matanzas Riverkeeper. As a native Floridian\, Lomberk has a lifelong personal connection with Florida’s natural areas and has dedicated her career to protecting them. Lomberk holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Central Florida as well as a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law with a certificate in Environmental & Land Use Law and Policy. As a Student Associate in the Conservation Clinic at UF Law\, Lomberk worked on projects spanning a broad spectrum of environmental issues ranging from municipal beach regulation in the state of Florida to national park management in The Bahamas. After becoming a licensed attorney\, Lomberk served as the Staff Attorney for Alachua Conservation Trust and the Director of Special Projects for the University of Florida Levin College of Law Conservation Clinic\, focusing on the use of conservation easements to protect sea turtle nesting habitat. Lomberk took the helm as the Matanzas Riverkeeper in December of 2017 and currently serves as the Chair of the Waterkeepers Florida regional entity. \nParking
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2024-08-brewing-up-solutions-st-johns-county/
LOCATION:Dog Rose Brewing Co.\, 77 Bridge St.\, St. Augustine\, 32084\, 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:20240815T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T143000
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SUMMARY:River Patrol Volunteer Webinar
DESCRIPTION:River Patrol Volunteer Webinar: How to get involved with the Monofilament Recovery Program | Thursday\, August 15 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Zoom\nJoin us for an informal chat about the Monofilament Recovery Program\, and how you can become a volunteer as part of this ongoing effort by St. Johns Riverkeeper’s River Patrol. With your help\, we can keep dangerous fishing line out of our waterways\, educate the public\, and encourage responsible angling for all! \nRegister\nPlease register here to receive the link to join this virtual discussion.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2024-08-river-patrol-volunteer-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steph Morse":MAILTO:steph@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T121058
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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 Powers Park from 10 a.m. – noon. All ages are welcome! \nPowers Park is navigable by water\, if you have a kayak/canoe that you want to bring to get trash we can’t reach from shore! \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.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2024-08-rising-tides-mccoys-creek-cleanup/
LOCATION:Powers Park\, 3153 Green Street\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32205\, 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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SUMMARY:Rising Tides Interest Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Rising Tides Interest Meeting | Sunday\, August 18 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Dart Bar & Games\nJoin us after the Rising Tides cleanup for a cool beverage and some air conditioning! We’re hosting an informal Rising Tides interest meeting at Dart Bar & Games\, starting at 1:30pm. Come say hi to current leadership\, hangout\, and find out why it’s the coolest YP (young professionals) group around. 😎 There are plenty of non-alcoholic drinks available so there’s something for everyone. \nRegister\nPlease RSVP here to let us know you plan to join us\, and to receive future updates! \nBecome a Member of Rising Tides\nBecome a member of Rising Tides and St. Johns Riverkeeper for as little as $30 annually. Your gift will support St. Johns Riverkeeper’s advocacy efforts and help us continue our mission to defend the St. Johns River and advocate for its protection. As a young professional\, you can even give a small monthly gift of $3.10 (representing the 310 mile-long St. Johns) to become a member.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2024-08-rising-tides-interest-meeting/
LOCATION:Dart Bar & Games\, 1261 King St.\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rising Tides
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steph Morse":MAILTO:steph@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T121058
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SUMMARY:Brewing Up Solutions: Putnam County
DESCRIPTION:Brewing Up Solutions Putnam County: Wednesday\, August 21\, 2024 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Azalea City Brewing (120 S 7th St\, Palatka\, FL 32177)\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. \nThis month at Azalea City Brewing\, we will be discussing submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) and our SAVe Our River’s Grasses expedition. Azalea City has chosen St. Johns Riverkeeper as their nonprofit organization of the month\, and you will have the opportunity to round up your tab as a donation to St. Johns Riverkeeper at this event and throughout the month of August! \nFuture locations for this series will include Jacksonville and Mayport. We have already visited Vero Beach\, Sanford\, and St. Augustine. \nRegister\nThis event is free and open to the public! \nTopic: Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) and our SAVe Our River’s Grasses Expedition\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: Tim Mann\, Mighty River Recovery board member\nTim served with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) for 25 years and has been a tournament bass fishing angler for 3 decades. He fished Bassmaster Nation and Major Bass Fishing League (FLW BFL) tournaments in the past. He is also a local tournament angler. \nTim has taken a special interest in the river through noticing a decline in its habitat and health. He serves on the board of the Mighty River Recovery\, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving fish and wildlife habitat on Florida’s St. Johns River\, while working to organize and unify outdoor enthusiasts. \nTim was instrumental in the SAV protective enclosure initiative set forth by Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC). Tim was the lead organizer in recruiting volunteers to install these SAV protective enclosures in the St. Johns in an attempt to bring back this vital habitat.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2024-08-brewing-up-solutions-putnam-county/
LOCATION:Azalea City Brewing\, 120 South 7th Street\, Palatka\, FL\, 32177
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:20240824T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T110000
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SUMMARY:River Oaks Park Education and Service Outing with San Marco Preservation Society
DESCRIPTION:River Oaks Park Education and Service Outing | Saturday\, August 24\, 2024 from 9-11 a.m. at River Oaks Park\nThis is a recreational\, educational\, and service outing for individuals who value neighborhood greenspaces and the St Johns River. The event will showcase the River Oaks Park in San Marco\, its lush plant life\, Craig Creek\, and the St Johns River. The event will illustrate the role the park plays in sustaining community vibrancy and resiliency. It will also illustrate the role the park and its creek play in sustaining St Johns River health. \nThe outing will begin at the bridge in River Oaks Park near Brookwood Road and proceed westward along Craig Creek to the St Johns River and then back to the bridge. The event will include a walk through the park to collect trash and debris with stops to discuss the park vegetation and the role it plays in sustaining river health. A master naturalist will identify native species to be maintained and invasive species to be removed. A representative from St Johns Riverkeeper will discuss the role of the park and Craig Creek in sustaining St Johns River health. \nWhat to Bring/Wear\n\nComfortable\, water-resistant shoes or boots (Especially if you plan to help pick up trash – the grassy areas of the park and the creek bank tend to be wet.)\nProtective clothing (hat\, sunglasses) and sunscreen\nFULL reusable water bottle\n\nThere are no restrooms and/or portlets in the park\, so plan accordingly. \nRegister\nRSVP here to let us know you’re planning to join us. Event participants will be required to sign a liability wavier while registering for the event. \nDirections and Parking\nThe address for River Oaks Park is 1000 River Oaks Road\, but the outing will begin at the bridge across Craig Creek at the East end of the park near Brookwood Road. Parking along Brookwood Road is limited\, so consider parking in the Southside Methodist Church parking area adjacent to San Jose Blvd and walking to the starting location. \nGPS Coordinates for Starting Location: 30°17.6990’N\, 81°38.9300’W \nLearn More\nJacksonville Parks and Recreation Information about River Oaks Park \nRiver Oaks Park Offers Window to Jacksonville (Jacksonville.com article) \nParks of San Marco (Metro Jacksonville article) \nCraig Creek at River Oaks Park and Oriental Gardens (Jax Psycho Geo article)
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2024-08-river-oaks-park-education-service-outing-san-marco/
LOCATION:River Oaks Park\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,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:20240829T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T121058
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SUMMARY:Ribault River Evening Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Ribault River Evening Cruise | Thursday\, August 29 from 5:30-7 p.m. | Bert Maxwell Boat Ramp\nJoin us on the Ribault River as we explore this hidden gem of Jacksonville’s waterways. Hop aboard Jacksonville University’s research vessel\, the Larkin\, with St. Johns Riverkeeper to learn more about the Resilient Ribault project as well as the ecological treasures this waterway supports. Catch the beginnings of the sunset as we cruise down this beautiful river. \nThe Ribault River has abundant grass beds that serve as critical nurseries for fish\, plus areas for nature viewing\, birdwatching\, and fishing. There is a plethora of wildlife in the area such as the Northern Cardinal\, Red Winged Black Bird\, Eastern Bluebird\, and Northern Mockingbird. The plant life is diverse with different species such as Alligatorweed\, Pontederia Crassipes\, and Parrot Feather Watermilfoil. The Ribault River is full of natural beauty\, amenities and cultural heritage. \nRegister\nDue to overwhelming interest\, this event has sold out! Thank you for your interest – we hope to offer another opportunity to explore the Ribault River soon. Sign up for email updates to hear about future events! \nBecome a Member\nYou can become a member of St. Johns Riverkeeper here if you aren’t one already.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2024-08-ribault-river-sunset-cruise/
LOCATION:Bert Maxwell Boat Ramp\, 500 Maxwell Rd.\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steph Morse":MAILTO:steph@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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