October 13, 2000 - the day Congress designated Wekiva River System as a National Wild & Scenic River! Join us throughout October 2020 for online learning events and paddle trips along the river and its tributaries.

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Join us at 1:00 on Zoom to learn about what Wild and Scenic status means for the river and why the Wekiva is a rare gem, even among other National Wild & Scenic Rivers!

Take a close look at macroinvertebrates with SJRWMD Senior Environmental Scientist, Rob Mattson.

Paddle the Lower Wekiva River from Katie's Landing. Meet at 9:00 A.M. at Katie's Landing Park ($3/ vehicle). Tandem (two-person) kayaks will be provided.

Learn about the year long research study that tracked turtle movement in the Wekiva River from Tabitha Hootman, MS.

Learn about Florida Springs Institute SpringWatch Program and water quality from Environmental Scientist, Zoey Hendrickson.

Explore Black Water Creek from the Seminole State Forest Launch site. Meet at 9:00 A.M. Participants must provide their own equipment for this trip.

Learn about the history of the Wekiva River with former Aquatic Preserve Manager, Deborah Shelley.

Paddle on Rock Springs Run from Camp Joy. Meet at 10:00 A.M., tandem (two-person) kayaks will be provided.

Learn about native plants that you will see along the Wekiva River with SERV Coordinator, Elizabeth Stephens.

Hosted by Wekiva River Outfitters - Join us for a river clean up from Wilson's Landing Park. All Equipment will be provided for this paddle trip and river clean up.