| Monday, Jun 21 -- Sunday, Jul 4 |
|
| River Camp |
This visionary day program is designed to put children 8-10 (rising 3rd and 4th graders) in touch with the St. Johns River. Organized by the Mandarin Museum & Historical Society, participants will use active, hands-on programs to experience the history, culture and ecology of the St. Johns River.
Located in the picturesque Walter Jones Historical Park, River Camp provides age appropriate learning objectives have been applied to all activities using Sunshine State Standards.
Camp activities include: guest speakers, fishing, kayaking, crafts, archaeology, history and ecology lessons, and a river boat excursion to give participants a close encounter with the river.
The Two sessions are being offered this year:
Session 1 June 21 - 25
Session 2 June 28 - July 2
$250 per session
Tuition includes t-shirt. Snacks will be provided. Participants need to bring their own bag lunch. Discount for MMHS members.
For more information, visit our website at www.mandarinmuseum.net
For registration contact Andrew Morrow at Mandarinmuseum@bellsouth.net or 268-0784. |
| Saturday, Jul 3 |
| 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Riverside Arts Market |
Every Saturday! Take the whole family to this local market and enjoy great local food, produce, art music and more, and all on the St. Johns River!
www.riversideartsmarket.com |
| Sunday, Jul 4 |
| 2:00 PM |
| Eco-Action Clean Ups |
Join our friends in Orange & Seminole Counties in weekly clean ups of tributaries of the St. Johns River. A group of volunteers, nature-lovers, wildlife protectors, water shamans, and others based in Orlando, FL. Dedicated to protecting Florida waterways from the flotsam and jetsam of humanity. We meet once a week, on most Sunday afternoons, to clean a lake, river, or coastline or a park. Clean ups are held every Sunday at 2pm. For a list of dates & sites, go to Eco-Actions website: www.eco-action.net |
| Friday, Jul 9 |
| 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM |
| The Great Pirate Party |
Ahoy, scoundrels, scallywags and fair maidens! The night of The Great Pirate Party is near, when pirates and pirate fans will revel in the bars and clubs of Downtown to benefit the St. Johns Riverkeeper. Money raised throughout the evening will help St. Johns Riverkeeper fight the green monster!
More Info: www.facebook.com |
| Saturday, Jul 10 |
| 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Riverside Arts Market |
Every Saturday! Take the whole family to this local market and enjoy great local food, produce, art music and more, and all on the St. Johns River!
www.riversideartsmarket.com |
| Saturday, Jul 10 |
| 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Sunset Kayak Fundraiser |
Always wanted to see the sunset from a kayak? Join Kayak Amelia for a wonderfulevening paddle on the estuary of the St. Johns River. $60 per person, includes a snack. Proceeds benefit St. Johns Riverkeeper.Call 904-251-0016 for reservations. Learn more at their website: www.kayakamelia.com |
| Sunday, Jul 11 |
| 2:00 PM |
| Eco-Action Clean Ups |
Join our friends in Orange & Seminole Counties in weekly clean ups of tributaries of the St. Johns River. A group of volunteers, nature-lovers, wildlife protectors, water shamans, and others based in Orlando, FL. Dedicated to protecting Florida waterways from the flotsam and jetsam of humanity. We meet once a week, on most Sunday afternoons, to clean a lake, river, or coastline or a park. Clean ups are held every Sunday at 2pm. For a list of dates & sites, go to Eco-Actions website: www.eco-action.net |
| Friday, Jul 16 |
| 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Spring Summer Paddle |
Spring Summer Paddle
DeLeon Springs State Park
601 Ponce deLeon Blvd., deLeon Springs
Join a slow summer paddling bevy (the name for a group of otters) to
observe flora and fauna of the deLeon Springs Run. Susan Young, Master
Naturalist and paddler, will lead us on a kayak adventure beginning at
deLeon Springs State Park. Bring your own kayak or canoe, or rent one
at the park. Life jacket and whistle are required for each participant.
The Spring is a great swimming place to cool off afterward and The Old
Spanish Sugar Mill Restaurant is a great place for lunch.
The canoe/kayak rental fee is $10.00 per hour, $21 for half a day.
There are 16 available on a first come first serve basis. Contact the
restaurant for more boat rental info, 386-985-5644. |
| Friday, Jul 16 |
| 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Tropical Nights in DeLand & Book Signing |
Party in the streets of downtown DeLand. St. Johns Riverkeeper will be there signing copies of our Get Your Fet wet guidebooks!
www.mainstreetdeland.org |
| Saturday, Jul 17 |
| 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Riverside Arts Market |
Every Saturday! Take the whole family to this local market and enjoy great local food, produce, art music and more, and all on the St. Johns River!
www.riversideartsmarket.com |
| Sunday, Jul 18 |
| 2:00 PM |
| Eco-Action Clean Ups |
Join our friends in Orange & Seminole Counties in weekly clean ups of tributaries of the St. Johns River. A group of volunteers, nature-lovers, wildlife protectors, water shamans, and others based in Orlando, FL. Dedicated to protecting Florida waterways from the flotsam and jetsam of humanity. We meet once a week, on most Sunday afternoons, to clean a lake, river, or coastline or a park. Clean ups are held every Sunday at 2pm. For a list of dates & sites, go to Eco-Actions website: www.eco-action.net |
| Thursday, Jul 22 |
| 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Guided Hike of Wiregrass Prairie Preserve |
Guided Hike of Wiregrass Prairie Preserve
Lopez Rd., off Pell Rd., off Maytown Rd., Osteen
Take a 3 mile guided hike of Wiregrass Prairie Preserve to see and
experience this Volusia County Conservation Lands and learn about the
plants and animals that call it home.
Wear comfortable clothes that match the weather, hiking or walking
shoes. Bring water to drink.
Bonnie Cary
Naturalist
Land Acquisition and Management
County of Volusia
1078 N. Ridgewood Ave.
DeLand, FL 32720
(386) 736-5276
cell (386) 804-0437
www.volusia.org/growth/outreach.htm |
| Saturday, Jul 24 |
| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Creative Manipulation Nature Photography |
Creative Manipulation Nature Photography
Bicentennial Youth Park
3300 New York Ave., DeLand
Join nature photographer Chris Kincaid to learn more about you
camera’s capabilities-and yours.
We will learn about some of the latest editing software, including some
that are FREE.
The workshop will consist of a nature walk to capture images with your
camera. We’ll then spend the remainder of class exploring the
different techniques to process your photos to create one of a kind
image that you will be proud of. Let Chris Kincaid with Wild Woolly
photos help you unlock your creative potential behind the cameras eye!
Wear comfortable clothes that match the weather and hiking or walking
shoes. Bring your camera and water to drink. Space is limited, please
register.
Bonnie Cary
Naturalist
Land Acquisition and Management
County of Volusia
1078 N. Ridgewood Ave.
DeLand, FL 32720
(386) 736-5276
cell (386) 804-0437
www.volusia.org/growth/outreach.htm |
| Saturday, Jul 24 |
| 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Riverside Arts Market |
Every Saturday! Take the whole family to this local market and enjoy great local food, produce, art music and more, and all on the St. Johns River!
www.riversideartsmarket.com |
| Sunday, Jul 25 |
| 2:00 PM |
| Riverkeeper Baseball Party |
Jax Suns vs. Huntsville Stars
Game Time: 3pm, Arrive at 2pm for pre-party & food
Parking: $5, carpool if you can!
Have you RSVP'ed yet? Call or email Kelly to reserve your tickets! There are limited tickets left!
kelly@stjohnsriverkeeper.org or (904) 256-7613
$12.95 per person which includes food, drinks, and ticket to the game.
Payment: You can call in a credit card or mail a check.
|
| Sunday, Jul 25 |
| 2:00 PM |
| Eco-Action Clean Ups |
Join our friends in Orange & Seminole Counties in weekly clean ups of tributaries of the St. Johns River. A group of volunteers, nature-lovers, wildlife protectors, water shamans, and others based in Orlando, FL. Dedicated to protecting Florida waterways from the flotsam and jetsam of humanity. We meet once a week, on most Sunday afternoons, to clean a lake, river, or coastline or a park. Clean ups are held every Sunday at 2pm. For a list of dates & sites, go to Eco-Actions website: www.eco-action.net |
| Thursday, Jul 29 |
| 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Meet your St. Johns RIVERKEEPER |
Trout Creek Community Center
6795 Collier Road, St Augustine, FL 32092
July 29th 6:30pm
Get a first hand update on the health of the St. Johns River from your Riverkeeper, Neil Armingeon. Ask questions, see pictures, and more.
|
| Saturday, Jul 31 |
| 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Riverside Arts Market |
Every Saturday! Take the whole family to this local market and enjoy great local food, produce, art music and more, and all on the St. Johns River!
www.riversideartsmarket.com |
| Saturday, Jul 31 |
| 2:00 PM |
| Beginners Bird Watching |
Join a Park Ranger for a program that will introduce you to bird watching. Topics include the basic tools available to birdwatchers, and the basics of bird habitat, behavior, and identification. This program will take place at the Ribault Club on Fort George Island Cultural State Park. No reservations are necessary and the program is free.
Fees: This program is free.
Contact: For more information, call 904-251-2320.
Directions: Little Talbot Island State Park is located 17 miles northeast of Jacksonville, on State Road A1A.
|
|
|
|
July 2010
|
| S |
M |
T |
W |
T |
F |
S |
| 27 |
28 |
29 |
30 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| 4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
| 11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
16 |
17 |
| 18 |
19 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
23 |
24 |
| 25 |
26 |
27 |
28 |
29 |
30 |
31 |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
|
|
|
