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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:20260912T090000
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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
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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
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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:20260922T190000
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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
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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
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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
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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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