The River Blessing first started in 2008 with an elder of the Lakota Nation who visited Florida. This event is intended to a spiritual but non-religious experience to honor the water of the Earth, who all life depends on. The Riverkeepers of the St. Johns, Matanzas, and St. Marys will speak about their connection to […]
Become a Citizen Scientist! Get certified to monitor your local waterways by attending one of Adopt-A-Stream's QA/QC workshops! QA/QC stands for Quality Assurance/Quality Control, meaning volunteers must all be trained to use the same techniques to ensure that the data they submit are accurate, precise, and credible. Adopt-A-Stream trainers will provide hands-on instruction in monitoring […]
Come celebrate St. Marys Riverkeeper's 6th birthday! Make a day of it at Okefenokee Swamp Park in Waycross, GA. This is a MEMBERS ONLY family friendly event which includes a picnic style lunch, kids activities, boat and train tours before and after event, raffle items, Riverkeeper merchandise, and a chat with St. Marys Riverkeeper about […]
Are you a new or returning Site Captain for our annual River Cleanup? Come mingle to learn more about this year's cleanup! Last year, we had 23 sites with 250 volunteers contributing more than 570 service hours to pull 8 tons of trash and debris from the St. Marys River and surrounding areas. We are […]
Waterways around the world are under attack by pollution and mismanagement, but everyone can do their part to make a difference and let your voices be heard! Take Action this on World Water Day Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Join St. Marys Riverkeeper and Waterkeepers around the world as we celebrate 50 years since the […]
Paddle the headwaters of the St. Marys River with St. Marys Riverkeeper and learn about the Okefenokee Swamp from our Guest Expert. Our route begins at the Suwannee Canal Recreation Area within the National Wildlife Refuge (be prepared to pay a $5 parking fee). From this launch site, we’ll paddle up the Suwannee Canal and […]
Grab your bike and join St. Marys Riverkeeper as we ride along a portion of Trail Ridge and learn about the Okefenokee Swamp and Chesser Island Landfill. Our Guest speaker will discuss the landfill and the impacts it may have on the St. Marys River watershed. Route is Swamp Island Drive which is a 7.5 […]
A River is only as healthy as its tributaries. Join us and Keep Nassau Beautiful for the 24th ANNUAL RIVER CLEANUP! What to Bring: Reusable Water Bottle Hat & Sunglasses Closed toe shoes (required) Rain boots, work boots, or waders are extremely helpful! Optional: Heavy duty gloves (if desired) ATTENTION BAKER COUNTY RESIDENTS, Baker County UF IFAS Extension […]
Are you interested in learning more about St. Marys Riverkeeper? Join us for a Happy Hour Mingle at SJ Brewing in Yulee, FL. Come mingle, drink local beer, and talk about how we can better enrich our St. Marys River! Learn about upcoming Volunteer opportunities, fun events, and how you can engage with us this […]
Join St. Marys Riverkeeper and a Crooked River Park Ranger on a field trip to springtime breeding grounds for hundreds of birds, such as wood storks, herons, egrets, shorebirds, ibis, stilts, and roseate spoonbills. If you are wanting to bike, please arrive at McIntosh Sugarmill Park for a 9a departure. Total roundtrip biking time is […]
Are you interested in learning more about St. Marys Riverkeeper? Join us for a Happy Hour Mingle at Brackish Beer Company in St. Marys, GA. Come mingle, drink local beer, and talk about how we can better enrich our St. Marys River! Learn about upcoming Volunteer opportunities, fun events, and how you can engage with […]
