Lake Winona Rd., off Hwy 17, DeLeon Springs

Take a guided hike of the newest section of Heart Island Conservation
Area acquired by St. Johns River Water Management District and Volusia
County.  Hike the new trails through this sandhill plant community and
learn about the agricultural history and restoration of this land.

Wear comfortable clothes that match the weather and hiking or walking
shoes and bring water to drink.  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

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

Lake Beresford Park, DeLand
Experience the natural world while having fun riding your bike.  The
Lake Beresford Park paved bike trail is an avenue through beautiful
hardwood hammock habitat.  A brief hands-on bike maintenance session
before embarking will help us take better care of our bikes.
All ages and abilities are welcome.  Bike helmets are required.

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

Join us on a 2 day adventure on the St. Johns River! Go back in time as you experience Old Florida. 
Each day, passengers enjoy spectacular scenery, delicious lunches, fascinating speakers and historical re-enactors. We will stop along the way to visit interesting and beautiful places, such as Hontoon Island, Mount Royal, and Silver Glen Springs. Experience the true beauty and essence of the St. Johns River. Learn about its history, flora and fauna from authors, historians, and storytellers.
More info: http://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/calendar.asp
Dates: April 8-9 and April 10-11

Nature Photography—Naturally Digital
Heart Island Conservation Area
Lake Winona Rd., off Hwy 17, DeLeon Springs
This workshop will offer tips on how to take better photographs of
landscapes, animals, and plants in their natural setting.  If you are
shooting digital photographs with any level camera, you can improve your
chances of getting that “perfect” shot with some practical shooting
techniques and “technical” adjustments to your camera.  This
workshop is suitable for amateur photographers from novice to advanced.
Please bring along your cameras and favorite shots to share with the
class.

David Baker, retired Environmental Educator, will conduct this class in
the field, so please dress accordingly.  Suggested techniques will be
put into practice as we discuss them, so make sure you have plenty of
memory (in the camera, that is) and an extra battery.

Wear comfortable clothes that match the weather and hiking or walking

shoes.  Bring water to drink.  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

Wiregrass Prairie Preserve
Rudman Rd. Entrance
Off Pell Rd., off Maytown Rd., Osteen
Learn and discuss the habits and vocalizations of our native
sub-species of wild eastern turkey, the Osceola, from Ed Northey,
Volusia County Environmental Specialist.  Participants will learn a
myriad of calls then go on a hike into turkey habitat using these calls,
hopefully enticing “tom” to respond.  Hikers will also learn and use
the calls of crows and owls while learning their role in the spring
woods.

Wear comfortable clothes that match the weather and hiking or walking
shoes.  Bring water to drink.  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

River Celebration Day

(part of JaxParks…Get Out There! Festival)

11am-4pm

Walter Jones Historical Park

12471 Mandarin Road

Jacksonville, FL 32223

(904) 268-0784

www.Mandarinmuseum.net

Music, kayaking, boat trips, food, and much, much more! And all for free!

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

Show support for the EPA's historic decision for nutrient limits for our waterways!
Jacksonville, Clarion Hotel Airport Conference Center
2101 Dixie Clipper Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32218
1:00 noon to 5:00 pm
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Registration Details coming soon.

Recreational boating is the focus of this three day nautical festival, packed with high energy, great food, drinks and fun. Stop by our booth to pick up some Riverkeeper merchindise or say hello! www.jaxboatshow.com

Spring Stamede Paddle
Gemini Springs Park
37 Dirksen Dr., DeBary
Susan Young, Master Naturalist and paddler, will lead us on a kayak
adventure beginning at Gemini Springs Park.  Our pace will be slow and
leisurely as we observe the flora and fauna along the Gemini Springs Run
in the Spring.  Bring your own kayak or canoe, or use on of the
park’s—they have 2 two-man kayaks and 4 canoes available.  Life
jacket and whistle are required for each participant.  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

This free, all-day event is a combination celebration of William Bartram's birthday and Earth Day. People of all ages can gather to hear local music, pet farm animals, enjoy a decorated bicycle race, meet local farmers and organizations dedicated to preservation of our natural resources and learn about William Bartram. Celebrate our rich natural history at this beautiful park.
Location: Alpine Groves Park (2060 SR-13 St. Johns County 32207)

Bicentennial Youth Park
3300 New York Ave., DeLand
Jim Duby, Seminole County Natural Lands Manager and herpetology expert,
will lead us on an odyssey of the snakes of our area.  Participants will
learn about snakes and observe Jim’s collection, then go on a short
hike of the flatwoods and swamp to learn about their natural habitat.
Wives tales and mistruths will be uncovered and the fascinating biology
of snakes will be discussed along with the important role they play in
ecosystems.
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

Talk a morning hike with St. Johns Riverkeeper and the Native Plant Society Ixia Chapter at Theodore Roosevelt Park (13165 Mt. Pleasent Rd. Jax, FL 32225). Bring a bagged lunch for a picnic afterwords.
RSVP: kelly@stjohnsriverkeeper.org or 904.256.7613

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

Celebrate Earth Day at the Museum of
Scence & History (MOSH) and see the
breathetaking works of local photographer,
John Moran.
$5 Suggusted donation
Proceeds benefit St. Johns RIVERKEEPER and
the Native Plant Society, Ixia Chapter

A father/daughter exploration of the south by Taylore Whaite and Frank McDonald.

A portion of the proceeds on opening night wil benefit SJRK.

Nasrallah Building

2720 Park Street

Suite 208

Jacksonville, FL 32204

Show runs April 23-May 1st. 

Green Spring Park
994 Enterprise Rd., Enterprise
How many colors do you see in the spring?
Experience natural Florida through the perspective of plein air
painters—painters who paint outside.  Sandra Wilson, artist and
founder of the Gateway Center for the Arts, will lead a “paint out”
for her art students and public participants of all ages.

After learning the basics of color and paint from Sandra, participants
will try their hand at creating their own paintings of Green Spring and
the natural areas surrounding it.  No artistic talent necessary, just a
sense of creative adventure!  Materials provided.  Bring folding chair.

Free to adults and families.

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

Celebrate Earth Day with all your favorite animals friends. There will be many local organizations located all over the zoo map with free activites. St. Jhns Riverkeeper will be near the Wild Florida exhibit so stop by and see what we have planned!
www.jacksonvillezoo.org

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

Lake George Wildlife Management Area Guided Hike
770 Ninemile Point Rd., Pierson
(off County Rd. 3)
Experience several plant communities and wildlife on a 4.2 mile trail
on Lake George Wildlife Management Area.  This is a moderately easy
trail that will take us along the lake and through planted and natural
pine flatwoods.
Wear comfortable clothes that match the weather and walking or hiking
shoes that can get wet.  Bring water to drink, snack and insect spray.

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

Wiregrass Prairie Preserve
Lopez Rd., off of Pell Rd., Osteen

Dr. Hugh Ward, astronomy teacher for over 40 years, will lead a
celestial tour of the night sky above Wiregrass Prairie Preserve and
answer questions.  Adults and families will observe via eyes and
telescopes: constellations, bright stars, planets, star clusters, and
Messier objects and learn to move from one celestial object to another.
No charge.

Bring:  Folding chair, insect spray, flashlight and your own telescope,
if you have one.
Arrive before sunset. Road conditions are rough.
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