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Nature photography workshop showcases Talbot House (Photos)
Nature lovers and shutterbugs spent an incredible day with professional photographer, Kirk Chamberlain last weekend at Talbot House on Mud River, Big Talbot Island at a workshop called Creative...
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Learn to be Oceanwise (Photos)
Autumn is finally here. Enjoy the cooler weather and fall colors. The week ahead holds some important dates and environmental activities for beautiful First Coast region.Enjoy a Guided Trail WalkMeet...
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Celebrate National Archeology Day at Guana (Photos)
There's lots to celebrate this week--National Archeology Day and National Wildlife Refuge Week. The weather is perfect and there are plenty of environmental activities for the week ahead.Celebrate...
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Jacksonville students compete in water tower design (Photos)
Twenty-two student teams from local middle schools and high schools entered the Florida Section American Water Works Association Model Water Tower Competition on Saturday, October 20.The University of...
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Take a Master Naturalist Course (Photos)
Are you interested in Florida's natural systems? Do you enjoy learning about the flora and fauna in our local area? If so, take advantage of the Florida Master Naturalist Program.This is an adult...
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Learn about our water legacy
The holiday season is right on top of us, but there's still time to enjoy the wondrous natural resources of our First Coast.Our Water Our LegacyOn Tuesday, November 13 nature photographer John Moran...
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Provide your input about sea level rise (Photos)
The University of Florida and the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (Guana Reserve) are leading a series of workshops on sea level rise on the First Coast. Our low-lying...
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Celebrate the New Year by attending new environmental programs (Photos)
We're fortunate here on the First Coast to have some of the most incredible environmental programs and activities. We're surrounded by amazing estuaries, wetlands, marshes and the almost-infinite...
View ArticleGet ready for a Timucuan adventure (Photos)
Explore the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve during the perfect combination of nature, science and fun on January 25 and 26. Two exciting events are scheduled this month at the Ribault Club...
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University of North Florida Students become RecycleManiacs
RecycleMania is about to start, and the University of North Florida (UNF) will be a contender.RecycleMania is a friendly, national competition between colleges across the country to encourage...
View ArticleEnjoy nature and celebrate Ponce de Leon's discovery of Florida (Photos)
Celebrate the beautiful Earth Month of April by spending time outdoors in our natural environment. Lots of activities beckon in the month ahead:Learn about Our Vanishing WatersOn April 1, from 6:00 to...
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Celebrate Earth Day on the First Coast (Photos)
Celebrate Earth Day this weekend and next. You can just enjoy one of our nature preserves, parks or marshes or join the celebration at one of the local events.Bird Island Park CelebrationOn Saturday,...
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Amaze the kids with Wild Wonders (Photos)
Dutton Island Preserve in Atlantic Beach is host to an up-close-and-personal animal show that is great for kids and adults alike. The show is free--just show up and have a seat at one of the picnic...
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Learn about the birds and the bees on National Pollinator Day (Photos)
Summer is just around the bend. Hike, canoe, kayak and learn about our fabulous local ecosystem during the month ahead.National Trails DaySaturday, June 1st is National Trails Day. Celebrate at...
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Raise a ruckus on the St. Johns River (Photos)
July is here already! Celebrate our independence all month long by enjoying our natural First Coast environment.River RuckusOn Saturday, July 6 head to the Riverside Arts Market to celebrate the St....
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Learn about sustainability at the Jacksonville Environmental Symposium (Photos)
Innovation, Conservation and SustainabilityMeet some of Jacksonville's environmental experts and learn how we can preserve our precious environment at Jacksonville's Environmental Symposium on Friday,...
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Swim or paddle and help the St. Johns River (Photos)
Autumn is approaching quickly. Spend some time outdoors enjoying our natural environment.A 10-K on the river Be at the St. Johns Riverkeeper's headquarters at Jacksonville University at 9:30 a.m. on...
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Future engineers design and showcase working water towers
Middle school and high school students from the First Coast area brought over 30 working model water towers to the Engineering Building at the University of North Florida on Saturday, October 19 for...
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Enjoy the holidays and the great outdoors
One of the great things about the First Coast is the fact that we do have a winter season. Enjoy the cool air and celebrate the holidays and our vast natural resources.PartiesThe Rails to Trails...
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Blaze new trails in 2014
Enjoy incredible, local environmental opportunities this year. From science symposiums to nature hikes, lectures and manatee festivals—you can take advantage of multiple ways to appreciate nature on...
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