Paddle with a guide through Fort George and the Simpson Creek estuary, a series of tributaries that wind through the salt marsh creating what looks like the arteries of the land. The water twists and turns creating intimate canals for the resident wading birds, fishing osprey, and provides protection for newly hatched fingerlings. The estuary […]
A river is only as healthy as its tributaries. Join us as we clean up 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. What to bring/wear: Closed-toe shoes (rain boots and waders are great to have!) Reusable water […]
Tuesday, June 13 | 6 p.m. | Southern Swells Brewing Company Climate change and rising waters are undermining the health of our river, our beaches, our community, and our economy. It is critical that we all do our part now to tackle climate change to protect our waterways and the future of Northeast Florida. Jacksonville […]
Walk the Bridges | Saturday, June 17 at 8:30 a.m. starting from the Fuller Warren Shared-Use Path (Riverside) Walk the Bridges with St. Johns Riverkeeper's executive director, Jimmy Orth! Check out the newly opened Fuller Warren Bridge Shared-Use Path, better known locally as "The SUP," with expert commentary and an unmatched view of the St. […]
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 cleaning up the land around McCoys Creek at 168 S Myrtle Ave from 10 a.m. to noon. What to Bring: Reusable Water Bottle Hat & Sunglasses Closed toe shoes (required) […]
Rescheduled from 6/17 to 6/24 due to rainstorms last weekend! In honor of Pride Month, join The Jaxson's Mike Field and our outreach specialist, Steph Morse, for a guided bike tour of sights and scenes from Jacksonville's long and colorful LGBTQ history in Riverside. In the early 20th century, LGBTQ musicians and performers helped turn […]
Family EcoExploration: World Environment Day Saturday, June 24 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Blue Cypress Park Join us in celebrating World Environment Day as we learn how human impact affects our river through an Enviroscape model. Right after our activity, we will learn how to be stewards of our river while cleaning up Blue Cypress Park! […]
"Planting Seeds" Poetry Workshop with Camille Dungy Saturday, June 24 from 12-1:30 p.m. at Riverview Park In Partnership with LISC Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Public Library With the Trout River as a backdrop, Poet Camille Dungy will help us explore ways to see our own work in relation to the living world around us. Following […]
For our June Adventures in Urban Ecosystems event, we will be exploring the beautiful Ribault River Reserve! Take a closer look at the tiny but mighty critters living in our waterways with a St. Johns Riverkeeper expert. We'll be examining leaf packs that have been collecting leaf litter and the associated living things that reside […]