Programs and Resources
Our education programs are designed to connect students and educators to the magnificent St. Johns River and inspire the next generation of life-long river advocates.
To book a program click here or call (904) 256-7022.
Programs for Your Class or Group
Know Your River!
Be part of our studio audience or maybe even a contestant on this interactive game show! Test your knowledge of the history, ecology, and current events unique to the St. Johns River. Designed for elementary grades.
10-100 participants, 1 hour
Suggested Donation, $100
RCSI
River Crime Scene Investigation. Join the River Investigation Team as we try to solve a St. Johns River mystery! Participate in real time chemistry, biology, and ecology experiments. Designed for middle grades.
10-100 participants, 1 hour
Suggested Donation, $100
River Explorations
Hop aboard a 45-foot pontoon boat for a one-of-a-kind river experience! Join us as we navigate the St. Johns River and tributaries guiding you through journey back-in-time while getting up close and personal to the animals and plants that call the St. Johns River home.
Up to 60 passengers, 2 hours
Minimum Suggested Donation, $700
River Connections
There is no better way to have an immediate and direct positive impact on the River than participating in a River clean up. We guide you through a safe, meaningful, and satisfying clean up program addressing current issues affecting the health of the St Johns along the way.
Up to 30 participants, 1.5 hours
Suggested Donation, $100
Education Resources
Elementary Grades Lesson Plan
Middle Grades Lesson Plan
Green Monster Program
Revenge of the River
Additional Resources
South Florida Water Management District Water-related resources
Florida Invasive Plant Education Initiative and Curriculum Lesson plans
Florida Geography, History & Culture Lesson plan
Florida Waters – A Resource Manual Guide to the history & ecology
"The Fragile Fringe: A Guide for Teaching About Coastal Wetlands"
University of Central Florida – Stormwater Education Kit Lesson plans
The Living by Water Project Wetland-related educational resources
SJRWMD Water Education Site Games, activities & teacher resources
Splash! SWFWMD Water-conservation education
River of Words Nature exploration & the arts
League of Environmental Educators in Florida
North American Association for Environmental Education
Education Resources Teacher resources & printable materials
Water Sourcebooks K-12 Fact sheets and activities
Florida’s Springs Teacher and student activities
FDEP Water’s Journey Online expedition through Florida’s waters
Water's Journey – The River Returns History, ecology & issues
Project Wet Florida-based Water Education for Teachers
Earth Force – Protecting our Watersheds Curriculum & materials
Project Learning Tree Multidisciplinary environmental education
Healthy Water, Healthy People Water-quality curriculum
Florida Master Naturalist Program Professional Development
Guana Tolomoto Matanzas Reserve (GTMR) – Environmental Education Center
Pelotes Island Nature Preserve Field trip & group programs
Tree Hill Nature Center Guided tours and programs
Please visit our events page for upcoming educational activities & programs.
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