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SUMMARY:25 Taps for the St. Johns
DESCRIPTION:25 Taps for the St. Johns Brewery Passport Challenge | June 1 – July 31\, 2025\nIn 2025\, St. Johns Riverkeeper is celebrating its 25th anniversary. For 25 years we have served as a voice and advocate for our river and the communities that benefit from this important waterway. \nWhat better way to celebrate than with tasty\, local craft beer! \nFrom June 1 – July 31\, 2025\, we invite you to visit participating breweries throughout the St. Johns River watershed. Many of the breweries are designating a certain brew to help raise funds to support our mission to defend the St. Johns River and advocate for its protection. \nCheck in at each brewery by scanning the QR code on-site! The more check-ins you accumulate on your digital passport\, the more prizes and points you earn. \nGet Your Passport\nLearn More About 25 Taps\nPlease contact Dryden@StJohnsRiverkeeper.org or more information\, or if you own a brewery and would like to get involved.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2025-25-taps-for-the-st-johns/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Middle Basin
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SUMMARY:Sunset Bat Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Sunset Bat Paddle | June 5-8 at 7 p.m. | Palatka City Dock\n2 Hour Paddle – Beginner-friendly\nGather with fellow nature lovers as we experience clouds of bats filling the sunset\, starting their evening adventures. \nWe will meet at the Palatka City Marina for a quick paddle lesson and fitting for kayaks. This will be a light paddle along the riverfront out to an optimal spot to watch the sunset. After the sunset we will have an opportunity to observe the cloud of colony bats as they leave their roost for their nightly adventures. Learn about the benefits of bats from a local naturalist. \nAfter the kayak trip\, feel free to extend your evening by exploring the city of Palatka. Azalea City Brewing and other delicious local eateries are reviving the town’s nightlife. \nRegister\nRegister here to reserve your spot through Earth Kinship. Choose any of the June 5-8 dates to paddle with fellow St. Johns Riverkeeper supporters\, and take advantage of the discounted bring-your-own-kayak rate. \nPricing\nBring Your Own Kayak (BYOK): $40 \nSingle Kayak: $60 \nTandem Kayak (2 people): $120
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2025-06-sunset-bat-paddle/
LOCATION:Palatka City Dock\, 319 River St\, Palatka\, FL\, 32177\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T110000
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SUMMARY:History Chat: Beginnings of a Bioswale
DESCRIPTION: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)\nSt. 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 of green infrastructure projects are beneficial for our river and our communities. \nProgram Description\nHistory Chat is a one-hour program in which a lecturer speaks about a topic in local or national history\, followed by an audience Q&A session. \nRegistration\nThis event is free with a library card. Registration is required to save your seat\, and must be completed at least two hours prior to the start time. Get your free library card online here\, if you don’t have one already. \nRegister for the event through the library here.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2025-06-history-chat-beginnings-of-a-bioswale/
LOCATION:Jacksonville Public Library: San Marco Branch\, 1513 Lasalle St.\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32207
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T120000
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SUMMARY:McCoys Creek Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 15\, 2025 from 10 a.m. – Noon at Northbank Riverwalk (111 Riverside Ave.)\nJoin 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 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 Dryden Mills at dryden@stjohnsriverkeeper.org.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2025-06-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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SUMMARY:McGirts Creek Regional Park Trail Walk with JaxParks
DESCRIPTION:McGirts Creek Regional Park Trail Walk with JaxParks | Monday\, June 16 from 9-10:30 a.m. | 8535 118th St\, Jacksonville\, FL 32244\nWe 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\, sun protection\, binoculars and bug spray are recommended. Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome. Some terrain may not be suitable for strollers. \nMeet the park naturalist at the first picnic shelter. Be sure to arrive ready to hit the trail before 9 a.m. or you may miss the program. \nRSVP\nTo RSVP\, go to JaxParks.com/natureprograms\, select “Nature Walks”\, scroll down and select “McGirts Creek Nature Walk”\, select “add to cart” and then select the June 16th date. If you have difficulties registering\, email dryden@stjohnsriverkeeper.org to let us know you are coming. \nThis is a free event! \nWatershed Address\nMcGirts Creek flows into the Ortega River\, which flows into the St. Johns River!
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/mcgirts-creek-regional-park-trail-walk-with-jaxparks/
LOCATION:McGirts Creek Regional Park\, 8435 118th St\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32244\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dryden Mills":MAILTO:dryden@stjohnsriverkeeper.org
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SUMMARY:Paddle the Ocklawaha
DESCRIPTION: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 explore. \nThe wide\, open channel of the Ocklawaha River offers an excellent panorama of river forests and swamps that\, in places\, stretch a half-mile back from the main channel\, and are a refuge for a wonderful menagerie of wildlife with very little sign of civilization. As history buffs dream of Acuera warriors and the steamboats which once plied these waters\, birders and animal lovers will be busy with their binoculars and cameras. In addition to its scenic beauty\, this stretch of the Ocklawaha also serves as an excellent “living museum” of man’s 15\,000 year relationship with nature in Florida. \nA couple of hours into our downstream paddle\, we will stop for lunch at the site of the former river settlement/steamboat landing of Davenport. Also on this site is Davenport Mound\, an ancient Indian burial site first excavated in the 1800’s. \nPrice\nTour & Kayak Rental: $55 \nBring Your Own Kayak/Board: $45 \nRegister\nTo register to join us\, please call Adventure Outpost at (386) 497-4214. Mention the date (June 17) and St. Johns Riverkeeper and have your payment information ready to secure your reservation.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2025-06-paddle-the-ocklawaha/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T090000
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SUMMARY:VOG Creation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:VOG Creation Workshop | Saturday\, June 21 from 9 a.m. – Noon at the Jacksonville University Marine Science Research Institute Building\nSt. 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 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. The goal is to distribute hundreds of VOGs throughout the Jacksonville area to improve water quality and create new oyster habitats. The Marine Science Research Institute at Jacksonville University will be incorporating a research aspect into this project with plans to monitor the VOGs following the deployments. \nEvent Details\nWe are hosting an assembly workshop to build a second batch of VOGs for local residents. There will be stations to punch holes in the recycled oyster shells\, string them on the rope\, and tie them. Bring garden gloves if you have them as the oyster shells can be hard and rigid. \nRegister\nThis workshop is at capacity. Please check out our other upcoming volunteer opportunities!
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2025-06-vog-workshop/
LOCATION:JU Marine Science Research Institute Bldg.\, Marine Science Research Institute\, River Road\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Get Your Feet Wet,Resilient Ribault,Volunteer
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