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McCoys Creek Cleanup | Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 10 a.m. – Noon at 168 S. Myrtle AveJoin 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 BottleHat, Sunglasses, SunscreenClosed-toe shoes (required)Rain boots, work boots, or waders are extremely helpful!Optional: Heavy duty gloves (if desired)Cleanup gloves and bags will be provided by City of Jacksonville and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful. RSVPRSVP here to let us know you're coming! If you have any questions, please contact Dryden Mills at dryden@stjohnsriverkeeper.org.

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Rising Tides Climate Chat Happy Hour | Wednesday, May 20 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Eternal Roots Kava Lounge (7035 Philips Hwy)Join us for a Climate Chat Happy Hour at Eternal Roots Kava Lounge. This event is an opportunity for young professionals (21-40) in the Jacksonville area to get together and learn how to become better advocates for our environment and our St. Johns River. A speaker from the Jacksonville Climate Coalition will give a short presentation about how to communicate about climate change and advocate for solutions. Then we will have a discussion amongst the group to connect and work together. Each table will have conversation cards to guide the discussion. Join us in community and conversation and grab a drink from one of our wonderful local businesses! RSVPRSVP here!

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Wetlands Exploration with Clay County Parks and Recreation | Saturday, May 23 from 9-10 a.m. | Camp Chowenwaw ParkJoin 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 Cabin. Please remember to bring bug spray, bottled water, and wear closed-toe shoes. RSVPThis event is free, but you can RSVP with Clay County Parks and Recreation.

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Black Birders Week | Sunday, May 24 – Saturday, May 30Black 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 toward liberation, the advocacy required to protect our shared environment, and the decisive action needed to build a future where everyone belongs. Events in Jacksonville:Join St. Johns Riverkeeper, The NAHAM Experience, and BlackAFInSTEM for a community-centered nature experience in honor of Black Birders Week – creating space for connection, mindfulness, and education through birdwatching in Jacksonville. Guided Mindfulness Meditation + Bird Sound Experience | Wednesday, May 27 at 6 p.m. | Ribault Scenic Drive ParkFocus on the natural sounds of birds as The NAHAM Experience guides you through an outdoor meditation. Breathe and ground yourself in nature to lighten your mental load. We will reflect together after the meditation. Birdwatching Trail Walk | Saturday May 30 at 10 a.m. | Riverview ParkJoin us for a guided walk along the trails in Riverview Park, on the Trout River. We will point out and identify local bird species, and teach beginners how to best observe birds in their natural habitat. Bring your own binoculars, if you have them.

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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 the Ocklawaha below the dam is wide and braided. There are numerous side streams and winding forks that make this an interesting area to explore. The wide, open channel of the Ocklawaha River offers an excellent panorama of river forests and swamps that, in places, stretch a half-mile back from the main channel, and are a refuge for a wonderful menagerie of wildlife with very little sign of civilization. As history buffs dream of Acuera warriors and the steamboats which once plied these waters, birders and animal lovers will be busy with their binoculars and cameras. In addition to its scenic beauty, this stretch of the Ocklawaha also serves as an excellent "living museum" of man's 15,000 year relationship with nature in Florida. A couple of hours into our downstream paddle, we will stop for lunch at the site of the former river settlement/steamboat landing of Davenport. Also on this site is Davenport Mound, an ancient Indian burial site first excavated in the 1800's. PriceTour & Kayak Rental: $65 Bring Your Own Kayak/Board: $50 RegisterTo register to join us, please call Adventure Outpost at (386) 497-4214. Mention the date (May 29, or June 13) and St. Johns Riverkeeper and have your payment information ready to secure your reservation.

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Life Lab: SAVe Our River Grasses: Submerged Aquatic Vegetation | Tuesday, June 2 from 6-7 p.m. at the Mandarin Branch of the Jacksonville Public LibraryJoin 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 Director, Soraya Aidinejad, about submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) and its importance to the health of the St. Johns River. She will highlight St. Johns Riverkeeper's SAVe Our River's Grasses Expedition, which began in 2023. We'll cover key results and findings from the past three years, as well as plans to expand this work during the final two years of the expedition. Aidinejad will also share information about the temporary protective enclosure initiative launched last spring and the findings from that effort. RegisterRegister here for free with your library card. Get your library card here if you don't have one. Conservation Life Labs with the Jacksonville Public LibraryThis Life Lab continues an eight-part 'Conservation Series' at Jacksonville Public Library (running May through June). Life Lab is a one hour program featuring local, trained professional professionals offering FREE help on a variety of topics aimed at improving your daily life. Grow your own garden or small business and take control of your health, career, and personal finances.

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Augusta Savage, Al Held, Kathryn Freeman, Lee Adams, J

Augusta Savage, Al Held, Kathryn Freeman, Lee Adams, J

Augusta Savage, Al Held, Kathryn Freeman, Lee Adams, J

Augusta Savage, Al Held, Kathryn Freeman, Lee Adams, J

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Nature Stroll at Moccasin Slough Park with Clay County Parks & Recreation | Saturday, June 6 from 9-10 a.m. at Moccasin Slough ParkExplore 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. RSVPRegister here for this free event.

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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 dam is wide and braided. There are numerous side streams and winding forks that make this an interesting area to explore. The wide, open channel of the Ocklawaha River offers an excellent panorama of river forests and swamps that, in places, stretch a half-mile back from the main channel, and are a refuge for a wonderful menagerie of wildlife with very little sign of civilization. As history buffs dream of Acuera warriors and the steamboats which once plied these waters, birders and animal lovers will be busy with their binoculars and cameras. In addition to its scenic beauty, this stretch of the Ocklawaha also serves as an excellent "living museum" of man's 15,000 year relationship with nature in Florida. A couple of hours into our downstream paddle, we will stop for lunch at the site of the former river settlement/steamboat landing of Davenport. Also on this site is Davenport Mound, an ancient Indian burial site first excavated in the 1800's. PriceTour & Kayak Rental: $65 Bring Your Own Kayak/Board: $50 RegisterTo register to join us, please call Adventure Outpost at (386) 497-4214. Mention the date (May 29, or June 13) and St. Johns Riverkeeper and have your payment information ready to secure your reservation.

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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 BottleHat, Sunglasses, SunscreenClosed-toe shoes (required)Rain boots, work boots, or waders are extremely helpful!Optional: Heavy duty gloves (if desired)Cleanup gloves and bags will be provided by City of Jacksonville and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful. RSVPRSVP here to let us know you're coming! If you have any questions, please contact Dryden Mills at dryden@stjohnsriverkeeper.org.

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