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Dragonfly Mercury Project: Wekiva Falls Sample Event

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Join our Wekiva Falls sample event and be part of our research and local science community! This sample event takes place in the boat basin and canoe launch area. This […]

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Dragonfly Mercury Project: Wekiwa Springs Run

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Join our Wekiwa Springs Run sample event and help collect data that will inform our community on local mercury levels. See this video for more details! Every year we sample four sites […]

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Dragonfly Mercury Project: Katie’s Landing Sample Event

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Come out to our Katie’s landing sample event, become a hands-on DMP community scientist! See this video for more details! Every year we sample four sites around the Wekiva River System for […]

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Dragonfly Mercury Project: Camp Joy Sample Event

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Be part of our DMP research this season! Join us for out Camp Joy sample event and help contribute to vital information on mercury pollution. Gain hands-0n research experience and […]

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Dragonfly Mercury Project 101: What It Is & How to Join

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DMP is a nationwide study that monitors mercury levels in the environment to determine dangers for local humans and wildlife.  Learn more about this hands-on research opportunity for community scientists […]

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April Wekiwa Springs Watch

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SpringsWatch is a community science program hosted by the Florida Springs Institute that allows volunteers to receive hands-on training in our lovely springs. Join us to learn about water quality […]

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City Nature Challenge 2025

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Calling all Community Scientists! Join the 2025 City Nature Challenge by recording local animal and plant species within the Wekiva Wild and Scenic River System on iNaturalist. Help us document […]

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March Wekiwa Springs Watch

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Recurring event on the 3rd Thursday of every month! SpringsWatch is a community science program that allows volunteers to receive hands-on training in our lovely springs. Join us to learn […]

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February Wekiwa Springs Watch

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Recurring event on the 3rd Thursday of every month! SpringsWatch is a community science program that allows volunteers to receive hands-on training in our lovely springs. Join us to learn […]

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March SERV Eco-Paddle

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Join us on the Wekiva River on this educational canoe tour! Learn how to benefit our waterways and explore the Wekiva River first-hand. Participants should have some prior paddling experience, […]

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