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SUMMARY:POSH Module Build - Living Shoreline for Riverview Park
DESCRIPTION:POSH Module Build – Living Shoreline for Riverview Park | Saturday\, May 9\nHelp us build Pervious Oyster Shell Habitat (POSH) Modules – 30-pound balls of recycled oyster shells and cement that form the foundation of a natural oyster reef along the Trout River. \nA single adult oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water per day\, and as a reef grows\, it creates habitat for hundreds of aquatic species while acting as a natural buffer against coastal erosion and storm surges. \nOver 85% of natural oyster reefs have been lost worldwide. Every module we build helps turn that tide. \nIn August 2025\, volunteers installed 40 POSH Modules at Riverview Park\, creating approximately 140 feet of oyster reef. Now we’re growing it further. \nNo experience needed — just a willingness to get a little messy and a lot of heart for the river. \nVolunteer Shift 1: 8-11 a.m. at 2000 Ponte Vedra Blvd (parking lot by Guana Reserve Middle Beach)\nMorning shift volunteers will load 13.5 trash cans of recycled oyster shells and bring them to the GTM Research Reserve Welcome Center (505 Guana River Rd\, Ponte Vedra Beach\, FL 32082). It will likely take 2-3 trips. Loading the shells wont take up the entire shift\, so once complete volunteers will be able to start on the POSH Module molds. \nVolunteer Shift 2: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at GTM Research Reserve Welcome Center\nAfternoon shift volunteers will come straight to the GTM Research Reserve Welcome Center (505 Guana River Rd) to relieve the morning shift volunteers. You’ll get straight to work on creating the POSH Modules. The process involves mixing oyster shells\, cement\, and water into a cement mixer where shells will get an even coat of cement. They will then be poured into hexagonal molds. \nRegister here to participate in either shift. \nThe POSH Modules will be stored for about a month to cure. Then they will be removed from the molds and deployed into the river to help create oyster habitat! \nNature-based Solutions: Improving Water Quality One Oyster at a Time
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/posh-module-build-living-shoreline-for-riverview-park/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Get Your Feet Wet,Resilient Ribault,River-Friendly,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Our River Volunteer Fair
DESCRIPTION:Our River Volunteer Fair | Saturday\, May 9 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Wekiwa Springs State Park\nJoin Wekiwa Springs State Park for the first annual Our River Volunteer Fair. By partnering with local organizations that support the Wekiva River Basin\, this event provides exciting opportunities to get involved in your community and connect with people who share your passions. All ages are invited to participate. \nWe recommend dressing for Florida’s extreme weather\, bringing sunscreen and bug spray\, and a refillable water bottle. Refill stations will be available in the event area. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY INTO THE PARK. \nDirections\nThis event is held at the main springhead. \nFees\n$6/vehicle containing 2-8 people. $4/single occupant vehicle. Reservations required for entry into the park. \nVolunteer!\nVolunteer to help us at the St. Johns Riverkeeper table! Learn more and sign up here.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-05-our-river-volunteer-fair/
LOCATION:Wekiwa Springs State Park\, 1800 Wekiwa Cir\, Apopka\, FL\, 32712\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T130000
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SUMMARY:Keeping Current Lunch & Learn: Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV)
DESCRIPTION:Keeping Current Lunch & Learn: Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) | Wednesday\, May 13 at Noon | Zoom (Virtual)\nYou’re invited to join us for a conversation focused on one of the St. Johns River’s most important elements: its submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV). This webinar comes a week before we launch the 4th year of our SAVe Our River’s Grasses Expedition. \nWe’ll explore why SAV is essential to the river’s overall health\, from supporting wildlife habitat to improving water quality. The discussion will also cover the key stressors contributing to the decline of these grasses\, what we’ve observed through our data so far\, and the solutions needed to support SAV recovery. \nYou’ll hear directly from your St. Johns Riverkeeper\, Lisa Rinaman\, and SJRK’s Ecological Science Director\, Soraya Aidinejad\, as they share insights from the field and outline the path forward for restoring the river’s grasses. \nRSVP\nRegister here to receive the link to join.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-05-keeping-current-lunch-learn-submerged-aquatic-vegetation-sav/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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SUMMARY:McCoys Creek Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:McCoys Creek Cleanup | Sunday\, May 17\, 2026 from 10 a.m. – Noon at 168 S. Myrtle 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! \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/2026-05-mccoys-creek-cleanup/
LOCATION:168 S Myrtle Ave\, 168 S Myrtle Ave\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T090000
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SUMMARY:Wetlands Exploration at Camp Chowenwaw Park
DESCRIPTION:Wetlands Exploration with Clay County Parks and Recreation | Saturday\, May 23 from 9-10 a.m. | Camp Chowenwaw Park\nJoin us in partnership with Clay County Parks and Recreation for a guided tour of Camp Chowenwaw Park’s Jungle Trail with their Parks Naturalist. We will meet at the picnic area to the left of Big Cabin. \nPlease remember to bring bug spray\, bottled water\, and wear closed-toe shoes. \nRSVP\nThis event is free\, but you can RSVP with Clay County Parks and Recreation.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-05-wetlands-exploration-at-camp-chowenwaw-park/
LOCATION:Camp Chowenwaw\, 1517 Ball Road\, Green Cove Springs\, 32042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
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SUMMARY:Black Birders Week
DESCRIPTION:Black Birders Week | Sunday\, May 24 – Saturday\, May 30\nBlack Birders Week was founded under the group Black AF in STEM in 2020\, due to the lack of representation of the Black community in the outdoor space. \n2026 Theme: “Flyways & Freedom: Advocacy\, Action\, and the Future” \nThis theme is about the journey toward liberation\, the advocacy required to protect our shared environment\, and the decisive action needed to build a future where everyone belongs. \nEvents in Jacksonville:\nJoin St. Johns Riverkeeper\, The NAHAM Experience\, and BlackAFInSTEM for a community-centered nature experience in honor of Black Birders Week – creating space for connection\, mindfulness\, and education through birdwatching in Jacksonville. \nGuided Mindfulness Meditation + Bird Sound Experience | Wednesday\, May 27 at 6 p.m. | Ribault Scenic Drive Park\nFocus on the natural sounds of birds as The NAHAM Experience guides you through an outdoor meditation. Breathe and ground yourself in nature to lighten your mental load. We will reflect together after the meditation. \nBirdwatching Trail Walk | Saturday May 30 at 10 a.m. | Riverview Park\nJoin us for a guided walk along the trails in Riverview Park\, on the Trout River. We will point out and identify local bird species\, and teach beginners how to best observe birds in their natural habitat. \nBring your own binoculars\, if you have them.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-black-birders-week/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet,Resilient Ribault
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T100000
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SUMMARY:Paddle the Ocklawaha
DESCRIPTION:Paddle the Ocklawaha with Adventure Outpost | Friday\, May 29 or Saturday\, June 13 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Ocklawaha River (Palatka)\nJoin 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: $65 \nBring Your Own Kayak/Board: $50 \nRegister\nTo register to join us\, please call Adventure Outpost at (386) 497-4214. Mention the date (May 29\, or June 13) and St. Johns Riverkeeper and have your payment information ready to secure your reservation.
URL:https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2026-05-paddle-the-ocklawaha/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Get Your Feet Wet
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