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Springs Watch Science: Monitoring the Wekiva River’s Vital Signs

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Are you an aspiring community scientist interested in preserving Florida’s natural springs? Volunteer with the SpringsWatch program and help us monitor the health of the Wekiva River! SpringsWatch is a […]

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Manatee Awareness at the Wekiva Wild and Scenic River System

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It’s well into November, so we know what’s on everybody’s mind: it’s Manatee Awareness Month! And what perfect timing – as temperatures cool around the state, manatees will be leaving […]

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2023 Dragonfly Mercury Project

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Every year we sample four sites around the Wekiva River System for juvenile dragonfly called nymphs or larvae. This year we will be sampling the Wekiwa Springs Run, Lake Norris, Camp Joy, and Wekiva Falls.

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Annual Three Bridges Clean-up!

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Date: March 4, 2023

Join Seminole State Forest and the Wekiva River Ambassador on March 4, 2023 to clean up Black Water Creek! We will meet at the Lake Norris Conservation Area East Trailhead at 9:00 AM.

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WRAP Office Work Day

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Stop by the WRAP Office to help us clean and learn about our work! Have you been wondering how to get involved? This is an opportunity for you to stop […]

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Wekiwa Springs Watch

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Date: Third Thursday of the Month

Time: 8:45 AM

Join the Wekiva Springs Watch group for the monthly water quality monitoring.

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Dragonfly Mercury Project Sampling 2022

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The Dragonfly Mercury Project engages citizen scientists such as students and teachers in the collection of juvenile dragonflies, also known as dragonfly larvae, from national parks for mercury analysis.

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Friends of the Wekiva River 40th Anniversary Celebration!

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Join us to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Friends of the Wekiva River at Katie’s Landing State Park!
Join the flotilla or come to enjoy live music and food!

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April 22nd Eco-paddle

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Learn how to benefit our waterways and see the Wekiva River first hand on a canoe tour!

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February Eco-Paddle

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Learn how to benefit our waterways and see the Wekiva River first hand on a canoe tour!

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