Elementary School Programs

River Ecology (PreK-2nd Grade)

Let’s explore the ecology of the St. Johns River and learn about the native plants and animals that live there! Your students will learn about river organisms, their adaptations, and ecosystem benefits. This program includes an animal artifact presentation and an arts and crafts activity.

Max 40 students per program.

Enviroscape (3rd-5th Grade)

Our region’s most important natural resource flows through our backyard. Let’s take a look at how the ecosystem of the St. Johns River has supported communities in the past, present, and future. Students will help build a model of their environment and watch how pollution enters our waterways. We will discuss some of the ways we interact with our river every day and how we can protect this natural resource for future generations.

Max 25 students per program.

EcoWeb (4th and 5th Grade)

Let’s explore the ecology of the St. Johns River and learn about the native plants and animals that live there, including manatees, blue crab, osprey, tape grass, and mullet. Your students will learn about habitats and food chains that exist in our local environment. We will also explore the ways we can each do our part to take care of our waterways and preserve a home for river organisms.

Max 25 students per program.

Salinity (5th Grade)

What types of water do we have in our St. Johns River? We’ll find out! Using real scientific instruments (refractometers) students will measure how much salt is in a range of water samples taken from our river. They will develop and test their own hypothesis as we introduce students to vocabulary such as salinity, brackish water, freshwater, and refraction. It all comes together as we tie in the water cycle and tidal impacts as well as how salinity influences the ecology and overall health of our St. Johns River.

Max 25 students per program.

St. Johns RIVERKEEPER is a privately-funded, independent and trusted voice for the St. Johns River and the public to whom it belongs. We are a 501(c)(3) organization and rely on the support of our members, donors, and volunteers to accomplish our mission. Please consider making a donation to support our educational programming.

Suggested donation, $5 per person