Wetlands Exploration with Clay County Parks and Recreation | Saturday, May 23 from 9-10 a.m. | Camp Chowenwaw Park Join us in partnership with Clay County Parks and Recreation for a guided tour of Camp Chowenwaw Park's Jungle Trail with their Parks Naturalist. We will meet at the picnic area to the left of Big […]
Black Birders Week | Sunday, May 24 - Saturday, May 30 Black Birders Week was founded under the group Black AF in STEM in 2020, due to the lack of representation of the Black community in the outdoor space. 2026 Theme: “Flyways & Freedom: Advocacy, Action, and the Future” This theme is about the journey […]
Paddle the Ocklawaha with Adventure Outpost | Friday, May 29 or Saturday, June 13 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Ocklawaha River (Palatka) Join us for a 3.5 hour 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 […]
25 Taps for the St. Johns | June 1 - July 31, 2026 25 Taps is back! Our goal is to bring people throughout our watershed together to have fun, support local businesses, and work together for clean water and a healthy St. Johns River. We are all connected by this magnificent waterway. Great beer […]
Life Lab: SAVe Our River's Grasses: Submerged Aquatic Vegetation | Tuesday, June 2 from 6-7 p.m. at the Mandarin Branch of the Jacksonville Public Library Join St. Johns Riverkeeper to better understand the importance of our rivers' grasses and what we are learning about how we can save them. You will hear from Ecological Science […]
Nature Stroll at Moccasin Slough Park with Clay County Parks & Recreation | Saturday, June 6 from 9-10 a.m. at Moccasin Slough Park Explore Moccasin Slough Park on a guided tour along a paved pathway with one of Clay County Parks & Recreation's Parks Naturalists! Bug spray, bottled water, and closed-toe shoes are recommended. RSVP […]
Protect Our Paradise Screening + Florida Trivia | Wednesday, June 10 from 7-9 p.m. at Ruby Beach Brewing Join us for a special evening of community, conservation, and connection at the “Protect Our Paradise” docuseries screening with Conservation Florida and St. Johns Riverkeeper! We'll kick off the night by snagging some sips from Ruby Beach […]
Paddle the Ocklawaha with Adventure Outpost | Saturday, June 13 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Ocklawaha River (Palatka) Join us for a 3.5 hour 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 […]
McCoys Creek Cleanup | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 from 5-7 p.m. at Northbank Riverwalk (221 Riverside Ave) Join 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! What to Bring: FULL Reusable Water Bottle Hat, […]
Lit Chat Interview with Clay Henderson | "Forces of Nature" | Saturday, June 27 from 1-2 p.m. | University Park Branch of the Jacksonville Public Library This Lit Chat Interview is the final program in the eight-part 'Conversation Series' at Jacksonville Public Library that began in May. A 60-minute program consisting of a 40-minute conversation […]
Blue Cypress Park Cleanup with Rising Tides | Sunday, July 5 from 10 a.m. - Noon | Blue Cypress Park (4012 University Blvd N) As a part of Jax Parks Adopt-a-Park Program, Rising Tides has adopted Blue Cypress Preserve Park in the Arlington area of Jacksonville. Every other month, we will host a cleanup here […]
Trout Creek Sunset Kayak Trip | Thursday, July 16 from 6:30-9 p.m. | Trout Creek Park Join SJRK and St. Johns County Parks and Recreation for an unforgettable evening paddle through the calm waters of one of Florida's most scenic locations. Surrounded by lush landscapes and the vibrant colors of sunset, this guided adventure is […]