| Wednesday, Mar 3 |
| 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| “Huck Finn Day” Paddle |
DeLeon Springs State Park
601 Ponce DeLeon Blvd., DeLeon Springs
Put on your cut-offs and grab your straw hat ‘cause we’re
a-headin’ down the DeLeon Springs Run on our “city-fied rafts”.
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 Old Spanish Sugar Mill Restaurant is a great
place for lunch afterward.
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.
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 |
| Wednesday, Mar 3 |
| 12:00 PM |
| The River Luncheon |
Celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of St. Johns RIVERKEEPER and learn what the future holds for the St. Johns River.
Event Co-Chairs: David Strickland and Barbara Ketchum
Host Committee: St. Johns Riverkeeper Water Policy Group
Guest Speaker: Cynthia Barnett
Cynthia Barnett has been a reporter and editor at newspapers and magazines for twenty years. She is senior writer at Florida Trend magazine, where she covers investigative, environmental, public policy and business stories. Her first book, Mirage: Florida and the Vanishing Water of the Eastern U.S., published in 2007 is hailed as a groundbreaking call to action like Rachel Carson's Silent Spring and Marjory Stoneman Douglas' River of Grass.
Location: The River Terrace Room at the Hyatt Hotel
Cost to Attend: $30 / person, $500 / table of 10 ($200 is tax deductible)
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| Saturday, Mar 6 |
| 6:00 AM |
| Kids Count Fishing Tournament |
Do you have a little fisherboy/girl between the ages of 3-15? Enter the Captains Club tournament and enjoy a fish fry, a day of fishing with prizes (including SJRK prizes), and more! Sign up information below:
Captain David Day III
Tournament Director
904-294-0959
www.captainsclub.org |
| Saturday, Mar 6 |
| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Beginning Birding |
Beresford Park
2100 Fatio Rd., DeLand
Learn from the experts as West Volusia Audubon birders explain and
demonstrate birding techniques and equipment. They’ll also teach tips
for bird identification. Then we’ll hike the trails at Beresford Park
and practice our budding birding skills. Bring binoculars and bird
identification books if you have them. Wear 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, Mar 6 |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Gifts of the River Boat Trip |
Bring the whole family and celebrate the many gifts of the river. This months trip is focused on kids and will have many new activities and each child will leave with a gift!
Sugguested Donation: $15 Adults, $5 Children (under 12)
Location: Friendship Fountain Park (1015 Museum Circle, Jax, FL 32207)
Time: 10am-Noon
Make your reservations today by contacting Kelly Savage at 904.256.7613 or kelly@stjohnsriverkeeper.org |
| Sunday, Mar 7 |
| 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 |
| Saturday, Mar 13 |
|
| Gate River Run |
Participating in the Gate River Run? Join the St. Johns Riverkeeper team, and run for the river!
Collect donations to help us protect the beautiful St. Johns River. A $40 donation gets you a running shirt with our lofo on the back and "Run for the River" on the front.
For more information, call Kelly Savage at 904.256.7613
www.gate-riverrun.com |
| Sunday, Mar 14 |
| 11:30 AM |
| Southern Exposure Festival |
The second annual Southern Exposure Music & Heritage Festival will begin at 11:30 a.m. and run until sundown.
This year's event promises to be even more special, with the Guthrie Family headlining the list of talented musicians slated to play.
The Cultural Events division of St. Johns County is hosting the event with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting the Stetson Kennedy and Guthrie Foundations.
The festival will feature the best in old-time music, county, bluegrass, folk and blues. The event will unite folk legends Stetson Kennedy, Arlo Guthrie and Ramblin' Jack Elliott for what could be their last reunion performance.
The three have played an integral role in the history of folk music, folklore and political activism in this area along with father, friend and mentor Woody Guthrie.
Activities for everyone include story telling, cultural exhibits, a barn dance, antiques, activities for children and Southern cookin'.
So mark your calendars, bring a chair or blanket to sit on and be prepared to have a foot-stompin', finger-lickin' good ' time on the banks of the beautiful St. Johns River.
http://www.southernexposurefestival.com/ |
| Sunday, Mar 14 |
| 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 |
| Wednesday, Mar 17 |
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| How Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Guidelines Work for Homeowner Associations |
Topics Include:
-What is a Florida-Friendly™ Landscape? Evie Pankok, FYN Program Assistant
-How New Senate Bill 2080 Affects HOA’s Kathy Malone, State FYN Builder and Developer Coordinator
-Adopting a Florida-Friendly™ Landscape Dr. Gail Hansen, MLA from University of Florida
-Fertilizer and Irrigation Ordinances Terry DelValle, Duval Extension Agent
*Please call Becky at (904)387-8850 to register. This is a free class.
Duval County Extension
1010 N McDuff Avenue, Jacksonville
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| Sunday, Mar 21 |
| 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 |
| Tuesday, Mar 23 |
| 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Riverkeeper Meeting |
Always wanted to hear Neil speak? Want to get an update on the issues from the RK staff?
Head out to our first public quarterly meeting! We will present the current issues, upcoming events, and answer YOUR questions!
Location: 5 Points Theatre
1028 Park Street Jacksonville, Florida 32204
www.5pointstheatre.com
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| Friday, Mar 26 |
| 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Sustainable Landscaping with Florida Native Plants and Wildflowers |
A course for horticulture and landscape professionals
offered by the Association of Florida Native Nurseries (AFNN)
in conjunction with the 2010 Florida Wildflower & Garden Festival
Mainstreet Grill, 100 E New York Ave, DeLand FL 32724
For more information, and to register online: www.afnn.org
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| Saturday, Mar 27 |
| 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Florida Wildflower & Garden Festival |
West Indiana Ave., Downtown DeLand
Free Parking and Admission
Free gardening classes, local vendors, activities, and more!
For more information: www.floridawildflowerfestival.com |
| Saturday, Mar 27 |
| 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| River Day at the Riverside Arts Market |
The Riverside Arts Market will celebrate the St. Johns River and Riverkeeper. Come out and show your support for our organization. There will be river related activities, boat trips and Riverkeeper merchindise available.
The market is located next to the Cummer Museum.
For more information: www.riversideartsmarket.com |
| Sunday, Mar 28 |
| 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 |
| Monday, Mar 29 |
| 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Hightide Burrito Company Benefit |
Head over to San Marco's Hightide Burrito Company for breakfast, lunch, a dinner. 10% of the daily profits are generously being donated to St. Johns Riverkeeper.
1538 Hendricks Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207
http://hightideburrito.com/ |
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