The Stetson Kennedy Foundation and St. John's County Parks and Recreation Department invite you to participate in the annual River Blessing at Alpine Groves Park on Saturday, January 29 from 9-11 a.m. The River Blessing first started in 2008 with an elder of the Lakota Nation who visited Florida. This event is intended to be […]

Join us for a 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, and we'll navigate past numerous side streams and winding forks that make this an interesting area to […]

Join Rising Tides young professionals for our monthly cleanup on McCoys Creek! As always, all of our cleanups are RAIN or SHINE!  What to Bring: Reusable Water Bottle Hat & Sunglasses Closed toe shoes (required) Rain boots, work boots, or waders are extremely helpful! Optional: Heavy duty gloves (if desired) Cleanup gloves and bags will […]

Take a private tour of the Theodore Roosevelt Area of the Timucuan Ecological Preserve with fellow St. Johns Riverkeeper members! A Park Ranger will lead us on a hike to see relics of the Willie Brown Cabin, learn about various cultures that inhabited the land over the years, and identify birds from the observation tower. […]

This February, St. Johns Riverkeeper and the St. Johns River Taxi will kick off our new Speakers Series! Join us February 24 at 4:30 p.m. as we launch from the new Jackson Street Dock in Brooklyn. With a new boat trip and speaker on the 4th Thursday of each month, the Speakers Series will present […]

A River is only as healthy as its tributaries. Join us in the cleanup and restoration of one of the historic tributaries of the St. Johns River. Buckets, grabbers, disposable gloves, and bags will be provided. Trash collected will be hauled away. Attendees are encouraged to wear a mask, closed toe shoes, rain boots and […]

Join Rising Tides, St. Johns Riverkeeper's young professionals group, for their first membership meeting of 2022! We're kicking off the year with a fun opportunity to try a paddleboard yoga class with Florida Yoga and Paddle from 9-11 a.m., followed by networking and learning more about Rising Tides in the outdoor beer garden at Wicked […]

Tiny Dock Concerts are back! Join us by boat, kayak, SUP, or River Taxi on March 5 from 3-5 p.m. to enjoy live music by Missionary Blues Band. Formed in 2013, the band's rousing live performances span the genres of Chicago Blues to New Orleans funkiness. Missionary Blues Band is a juke joint style blues […]

St. Johns Riverkeeper's 310 Paddlers Celebration is an opportunity to celebrate the exclusive group of individuals who have journeyed the entire 310 miles of the St. Johns River by kayak. This will be an all-day opportunity to enjoy and celebrate the St. Johns River in the Middle Basin. Events throughout the day will include a […]

Join Rising Tides young professionals for our monthly cleanup on McCoys Creek! As always, all of our cleanups are RAIN or SHINE!  This month we're partnering with the City of Jacksonville for their annual St. Johns River Celebration Cleanup. We will meet at Hollybrook Park as we remove plastic bottles, cigarette butts, discarded toys and […]

Come explore the source of the St. Johns River... the headwaters. Join your St. Johns Riverkeeper and Dr. Richard Baker for a paddle on Blue Cypress Creek. Register Registration will be posted here soon! Email karen@stjohnsriverkeeper.org if you want a reminder when registration goes live.

Join Rising Tides young professionals for our monthly cleanup on McCoys Creek! As always, all of our cleanups are RAIN or SHINE!  If you have a Kayak/Canoe, bring it! This location is navigable by water. What to Bring: Reusable Water Bottle Hat & Sunglasses Closed toe shoes (required) Rain boots, work boots, or waders are […]

Join us by boat, kayak, SUP, or River Taxi on April 24 from 2-4 p.m. to enjoy live music by Paris Winningham. Jacksonville resident and Navy veteran Paris Winningham made it to the season 21 finale of NBC's The Voice, finishing in 3rd place! Join us for an afternoon of music that will make your heart […]

Join Rising Tides young professionals for our monthly cleanup on McCoys Creek! As always, all of our cleanups are RAIN or SHINE!  This month we're partnering with Beaches Rotaract to clean up the area near Tabula Rasa Brewing from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by networking with both groups at the brewery. What to Bring: […]

Get Your Feet Wet with St. Johns Riverkeeper! Experience nature as you paddle the tributaries of the St. Johns River on a guided tour by Kayak Amelia on the north side of Jacksonville. Registration and price will be posted here soon.

Join us by boat, kayak, SUP, or River Taxi on June 18 from 5-7 p.m. to enjoy live music on the St. Johns River. Enjoy an evening of jazz with renowned jazz artist John Lumpkin Institute. John Lumpkin II is a producer, arranger, and artist within the jazz and gospel industry. While carrying his talents […]

Join Rising Tides young professionals for our monthly cleanup on McCoys Creek! As always, all of our cleanups are RAIN or SHINE!  What to Bring: Reusable Water Bottle Hat & Sunglasses Closed toe shoes (required) Rain boots, work boots, or waders are extremely helpful! Optional: Heavy duty gloves (if desired) Cleanup gloves and bags will […]

Join Rising Tides, St. Johns Riverkeeper's young professionals group, for a stand up paddleboard paddle of Silver Springs! Explore the flora and fauna along the Silver River with a guide from The Salty Paddle. Cost $50 per person (includes board rental) $25 per person (bring your own board) Register Registration coming soon! Email rebecca@stjohnsriverkeeper.org if […]

Join Rising Tides young professionals for our monthly cleanup on McCoys Creek! As always, all of our cleanups are RAIN or SHINE!  What to Bring: Reusable Water Bottle Hat & Sunglasses Closed toe shoes (required) Rain boots, work boots, or waders are extremely helpful! Optional: Heavy duty gloves (if desired) Cleanup gloves and bags will […]

Join Rising Tides young professionals for our monthly cleanup on McCoys Creek! As always, all of our cleanups are RAIN or SHINE!  If you have a Kayak/Canoe, bring it! This location is navigable by water. What to Bring: Reusable Water Bottle Hat & Sunglasses Closed toe shoes (required) Rain boots, work boots, or waders are […]

Join Rising Tides young professionals for our monthly cleanup on McCoys Creek! As always, all of our cleanups are RAIN or SHINE!  This month our cleanup is on Saturday to participate in the International Coastal Cleanup. What to Bring: Reusable Water Bottle Hat & Sunglasses Closed toe shoes (required) Rain boots, work boots, or waders […]

Join Rising Tides young professionals for our monthly cleanup on McCoys Creek! As always, all of our cleanups are RAIN or SHINE!  What to Bring: Reusable Water Bottle Hat & Sunglasses Closed toe shoes (required) Rain boots, work boots, or waders are extremely helpful! Optional: Heavy duty gloves (if desired) Cleanup gloves and bags will […]

Join Rising Tides young professionals for our monthly cleanup on McCoys Creek! As always, all of our cleanups are RAIN or SHINE!  If you have a Kayak/Canoe, bring it! This location is navigable by water. What to Bring: Reusable Water Bottle Hat & Sunglasses Closed toe shoes (required) Rain boots, work boots, or waders are […]

Join us by boat, kayak, SUP, or River Taxi on December 3 from 5-7 p.m. to enjoy live music on the St. Johns River. Although they receive creative inspiration from a number of styles, Ramona + the Riot combine a variety of compositional elements to form their unique sound. To date, Ramona + the Riot […]

Join Rising Tides young professionals for our monthly cleanup on McCoys Creek! As always, all of our cleanups are RAIN or SHINE!  We'll be celebrating all that Rising Tides has accomplished in 2022. What to Bring: Reusable Water Bottle Hat & Sunglasses Closed toe shoes (required) Rain boots, work boots, or waders are extremely helpful! […]