Our Work Education & Outreach

"My St. Johns River Excursion"

We are now offering 2-hour educational boat trips for the public on the 2nd Saturday of every month! Reservations must be made in advance. Please visit our Calendar Page for dates and details.

We are now offering Custom Programs & Events
for Your Class or Group!

Click here for our Educational & Resources brochure and more information.
 

River-Talk

Class/Group Presentation
(30 minutes – 1 hour; 10-100 participants)
Suggested Donation, $50

My St. Johns River-Ride

2 hour boat trip on the St Johns River
Discuss History, Ecology & Issues
Up to 60 passengers
Minimum Suggested Donation, $700

River Walk

1 hour guided stroll along the banks of a St Johns tributary
Discuss History, Ecology & Issues
Up to 30 participants
Suggested Donation, $150

River Clean-Up

1.5 hour stream or bank clean-up with educational discussion
Up to 30 participants
Suggested Donation, $200

For more information or to start planning your custom program, please contact our Education Director, Tracey Manno


Please visit our Calendar page for upcoming educational activities & programs.



Online Resources

The following is a comprehensive list of environmental education resources to help teachers, parents, and students of all ages explore, discover, and appreciate the natural world around them. It is our hope that by sharing these resources we will generate a deeper appreciation not only for the St. Johns River, but for our natural world as a whole.

Center for Innovation in Engineering & Science Education
Curriculum, research & web-based collaborative projects

The Living by Water Project
List of wetland-related educational resources

SJRWMD Water Education Site
Various online games, activities & teacher resources

Splash! SWFWMD
Water-conservation education for all ages & subject areas

Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE)
Teaching & learning resources from federal agencies

Promise of Place: Place-based Education
“Fostering student achievement and sustainable communities”
Online resources, downloadable activities & lesson plans

River of Words
Helps teachers & naturalists incorporate nature exploration & the arts into their work with young people

League of Environmental Educators in Florida (LEEF)
Network for awareness, communication & growth
Workshops, free lesson plans & other online resources

North American Association for Environmental Education
EE link; environmental ed on the internet
Clearinghouse for all Environmental Ed resources

JEA Education
Order free printed materials, arrange guest speakers, field trips, kid’s corner activity page

EPA Teaching Center
Links to numerous teacher resources related to water conservation, wetlands, estuaries, etc

Kids & Students Activity Page

Education Resources
Teacher resources & printable materials

Water Sourcebooks
K-12 Fact sheets and activities related to various water issues

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Kid’s Page
Online children’s activities related to FL environmental issues

Northeast District Kid’s Page
Online children’s activities related to NE FL environmental issues

Florida’s Springs
Teacher and student activities about springs (Grades 1 – 12)

FDEP Water’s Journey
Online expedition through Florida’s waters

Lesson Plans

Florida-based programs and publications

Professional Development

In Marjorie's Wake
resources to accompany the new documentary
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Web-Based Programs & Activities

United Nations Environmental Programme
Children & Youth activities on various topics, youth action section, printable stories & magazines on various topics

Down the Drain: How much water do you use?
Curriculum & web-based collaborative project

Global Water Sampling Project
Curriculum & web-based collaborative project

The Great Water Odyssey
Florida-based interactive multidisciplinary education program

Earth 911 Kids
Online activities & Environmental resources for teachers and students

The Florida Quest: Newspaper in Education
Web-based program related to the history of the St. Johns River with other teacher resources, lesson plans, etc.

Water’s Journey – The River Returns
History, ecology & issues facing the St. Johns River
Educator’s Resources Page has links to other relevant sites

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Free Lesson Plans & Printable Materials

St. Johns Riverkeeper Elementary Lesson Plan

St. Johns Riverkeeper Middle Grades Lesson Plan

United Nations Environmental Programme

Green Teacher Magazine
Integrating environmental education in all subject areas

National Council for Science and the Environment
Various environmental topics for all grade levels

South Florida Water Management District
Free water-related resources & materials to order

Orange County Regional History Center
FL History & Environment lesson plans to accompany field trips

Florida Invasive Plant Education Initiative and Curriculum
Free lesson plans, activities & resources

University of Florida – Center for Pre-collegiate Education and Training
Teacher-developed lesson plans for middle & high school students covering a variety of science topics, including the St. Johns River and water conservation.

Florida Geography, History & Culture
Lesson plan in pdf format

United States Geological Survey:

Florida Waters – A Resource Manual
Text-book style guide to the history & ecology of water in Florida, links to Project Wet activities

Wetlands
“The Fragile Fringe: A Guide for Teaching About Coastal Wetlands”
Lesson format with activities; nation-wide application

University of Central Florida – Stormwater Education Kit
Printable lesson plans, activities, and resources

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Curriculum Programs

Project Wet
Florida-based Water Education for Teachers; must attend training to receive materials

Earth Force - Protecting our Watersheds
Curriculum & materials ordered from website; training & networking provided

Project Learning Tree
Multidisciplinary environmental education program for educators and students
Sample activities on site; must attend training for full curriculum

Healthy Water, Healthy People
Water-quality curriculum & test-kits

Edens Lost & Found
Practical sustainable solutions to improve the environment and quality of life in cities
Teacher’s Guide, Academic Curriculum

Riverlink
A Collaborative Technology-Based Project for Improving Science Teaching and Learning

Florida Master Naturalist Program
Professional Development

Learning in Florida’s Environment (LIFE)
Curriculum program designed & administered through FDEP

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Local Field Trips & Presenters

Guana Tolomoto Matanzas Reserve (GTMR) – Environmental Education Center
Open to the public, field trips, etc.

Pelotes Island Nature Preserve (JEA)
Field trip & group programs at the preserve, classroom activities, teacher resources

Tree Hill Nature Center
Guided tours, animal encounters, school & scout programs

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Student Attendee Programs

Save the Earth's Environment through Knowledge (SEEK)
Three-day environmental science program; attendants selected from FL high schools

Students Science Training Program (SSTP)
Unique and intensive learning environment designed to provide challenging and inspiring experiences and to stimulate interest in science-related careers for motivated students.

Science Quest
Immerses rising 10th grade students in various science disciplines to stimulate interest and appreciation for the range of college and career opportunities available in science.

Questions or Comments?
Contact Tracey Manno, our Education Director, at: tracey@stjohnsriverkeeper.org


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