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Wekiwa Springs Watch
The 3rd Thursday of each month
Time: 8:30 AM- approx. 11:30
Location: Wekiva Island, 1014 Miami Springs Dr., Longwood, FL
Registration is required. Click here to register.
Thank you, Wekiva Island, for donating canoes for this activity!
BECOME A CITIZEN SCIENTIST AND HELP MONITOR OUR SPRINGS!
SpringsWatch is a citizen science program that provides volunteers with hands-on training in the field. That “field” is Florida’s beautiful springs! Volunteers learn all aspects of water quality monitoring and get to know the wildlife and plants that depend on springs systems. This fun and educational day on the water also contributes to our springs knowledge database as well as that of other environmental agencies across the state.
Currently, the Florida Springs Institute has 11 active SpringsWatch groups across Florida, including Wekiwa Springs. During SpringsWatch sessions, volunteers collect data on water temperature, dissolved oxygen, specific conductance, vertical light attenuation, aquatic vegetation, wildlife, and human uses.
SpringsWatch is a great way to get out to the springs, learn, and help generate data that supports them.
Information provided by The Florida Springs Institute
https://floridaspringsinstitute.org/
Wekiva Wellness: Painting Beside the Little Wekiva River with live Harp Music
December 7, 2024- Wekiva Wellness: Painting Beside the Little Wekiva River with live Harp Music
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: $15
Location: Little Wekiva River
Stay tuned for more details!
Training for Christmas Bird Count
December 7, 2024- Training for Christmas Bird Count
Time: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: TBA
Resister: Jay.h.exum@gmail.com
Stay tuned for more details!
Wekiwa Springs Watch
The 3rd Thursday of each month
Time: 8:30 AM- approx. 11:30
Location: Wekiva Island, 1014 Miami Springs Dr., Longwood, FL
Registration is required. Click here to register.
Thank you, Wekiva Island, for donating canoes for this activity!
BECOME A CITIZEN SCIENTIST AND HELP MONITOR OUR SPRINGS!
SpringsWatch is a citizen science program that provides volunteers with hands-on training in the field. That “field” is Florida’s beautiful springs! Volunteers learn all aspects of water quality monitoring and get to know the wildlife and plants that depend on springs systems. This fun and educational day on the water also contributes to our springs knowledge database as well as that of other environmental agencies across the state.
Currently, the Florida Springs Institute has 11 active SpringsWatch groups across Florida, including Wekiwa Springs. During SpringsWatch sessions, volunteers collect data on water temperature, dissolved oxygen, specific conductance, vertical light attenuation, aquatic vegetation, wildlife, and human uses.
SpringsWatch is a great way to get out to the springs, learn, and help generate data that supports them.
Information provided by The Florida Springs Institute
https://floridaspringsinstitute.org/
Monthly Eco Paddle
November 8, 2024 - Monthly Eco Paddle (Event by Wekiva Wild and Scenic River System)
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Wekiva Island, 1014 Miami Springs Drive, Longwood
What to Expect: Learn how to benefit our waterways and see the Wekiva River first hand on a canoe tour! Space is limited; RSVP REQUIRED. Participants should have some prior paddling (canoe, kayak, etc) experience. Contact Elizabeth Stephens for more information (407-665-2457; serv@seminolecountyfl.gov). Please note that this is an educational event, not a clean-up (volunteer hours are not available). A huge shoutout to the folks at Wekiva Islands - we couldn't do it without your generosity!
Monthly Eco Paddle
October 21, 2024 - Monthly Eco Paddle (Event by Wekiva Wild and Scenic River System)
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Wekiva Island, 1014 Miami Springs Drive, Longwood
What to Expect: Learn how to benefit our waterways and see the Wekiva River first hand on a canoe tour! Space is limited; RSVP REQUIRED. Participants should have some prior paddling (canoe, kayak, etc) experience. Contact Elizabeth Stephens for more information (407-665-2457; serv@seminolecountyfl.gov). Please note that this is an educational event, not a clean-up (volunteer hours are not available). A huge shoutout to the folks at Wekiva Islands - we couldn't do it without your generosity!
Friends of the Wekiva Presents - Doug Tallamy
Friends of the Wekiva River Presents - Doug Tallamy, Ecologist & Author
Date and time
Sunday, October 20 · 1:30 - 3:30pm EDT
Location
Longwood Community Building
200 West Warren Avenue Longwood, FL 32750
About this event
“We are at a critical point of losing so many species from local ecosystems that their ability to produce the oxygen, clean water, flood control, pollination, pest control, carbon storage, etc, that is, the ecosystem services that sustain us, will become seriously compromised.” —Doug Tallamy
Join Friends of the Wekiva River for a special event featuring renowned ecologist Douglas Tallamy, founder of Homegrown National Park and author of several well known, optimism inducing environmental books including Bringing Nature Home and Nature’s Best Hope (+ young readers edition), to learn about what we can do in our own backyards to help preserve the nature around us, including the very special Wekiva River basin and springs.
Together we will hear Doug's message about the importance of native plants and how Florida-friendly mindsets and methodologies in our very own yards can support a larger wildlife ecosystem and prevent destruction of the wild places we love.
As one of Friends of Wekiva River's biggest events of the year, expect to have an inspiring afternoon:
Raffle – Win one of Doug’s books or purchase a book at the door to have it signed by the author himself
Meet our local chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society, Cuplet Fern, and receive a discount on future plant orders. We'll also have native seeds on hand for attendees.
Meet other nature enthusiasts and gain valuable, actionable insights from a renowned expert on what you can do today to help our local environment
Don't miss out on this chance to expand your knowledge and make a positive impact on the environment! We look forward to meeting you and seeing you there. All welcome.
Become a member to support our work, and learn more about what we do at friendsofwekiva.org
If you would like to make a donation to support our work, you can do so via PayPal here: https://tinyurl.com/donateFOWR
Resources:
Doug’s books are available on Spotify Premium if you would like to learn more:
Nature’s Best Hope by Doug Tallamy
Feature on Doug in Smithsonian Magazine
Learn more about Friends of the Wekiva River and become a member at FriendsofWekiva.org
Reserve your tickets today
You won’t want to miss this one. Hope to see you there!
Wekiwa Springs Watch
The 3rd Thursday of each month
Time: 8:30 AM- approx. 11:30
Location: Wekiva Island, 1014 Miami Springs Dr., Longwood, FL
Registration is required. Click here to register.
Thank you, Wekiva Island, for donating canoes for this activity!
BECOME A CITIZEN SCIENTIST AND HELP MONITOR OUR SPRINGS!
SpringsWatch is a citizen science program that provides volunteers with hands-on training in the field. That “field” is Florida’s beautiful springs! Volunteers learn all aspects of water quality monitoring and get to know the wildlife and plants that depend on springs systems. This fun and educational day on the water also contributes to our springs knowledge database as well as that of other environmental agencies across the state.
Currently, the Florida Springs Institute has 11 active SpringsWatch groups across Florida, including Wekiwa Springs. During SpringsWatch sessions, volunteers collect data on water temperature, dissolved oxygen, specific conductance, vertical light attenuation, aquatic vegetation, wildlife, and human uses.
SpringsWatch is a great way to get out to the springs, learn, and help generate data that supports them.
Information provided by The Florida Springs Institute
https://floridaspringsinstitute.org/
Monthly Eco Paddle
September 25, 2024 - Monthly Eco Paddle (Event by Wekiva Wild and Scenic River System)
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Wekiva Island, 1014 Miami Springs Drive, Longwood
What to Expect: Learn how to benefit our waterways and see the Wekiva River first hand on a canoe tour! Space is limited; RSVP REQUIRED. Participants should have some prior paddling (canoe, kayak, etc) experience. Contact Elizabeth Stephens for more information (407-665-2457; serv@seminolecountyfl.gov). Please note that this is an educational event, not a clean-up (volunteer hours are not available). A huge shoutout to the folks at Wekiva Islands - we couldn't do it without your generosity!
Wekiwa Springs Watch
The 3rd Thursday of each month
Time: 8:30 AM- approx. 11:30
Location: Wekiva Island, 1014 Miami Springs Dr., Longwood, FL
Registration is required. Click here to register.
Thank you, Wekiva Island, for donating canoes for this activity!
BECOME A CITIZEN SCIENTIST AND HELP MONITOR OUR SPRINGS!
SpringsWatch is a citizen science program that provides volunteers with hands-on training in the field. That “field” is Florida’s beautiful springs! Volunteers learn all aspects of water quality monitoring and get to know the wildlife and plants that depend on springs systems. This fun and educational day on the water also contributes to our springs knowledge database as well as that of other environmental agencies across the state.
Currently, the Florida Springs Institute has 11 active SpringsWatch groups across Florida, including Wekiwa Springs. During SpringsWatch sessions, volunteers collect data on water temperature, dissolved oxygen, specific conductance, vertical light attenuation, aquatic vegetation, wildlife, and human uses.
SpringsWatch is a great way to get out to the springs, learn, and help generate data that supports them.
Information provided by The Florida Springs Institute
https://floridaspringsinstitute.org/
Wekiva Wellness: A Guided Walking Meditation
September 14- Wekiva Wellness: A Guided Walking Meditation
Join the Friends of Wekiva River for a serene start to your day! Master Certified Life Coach, Nicole Ouellette, who specializes in holistic wellness, will lead the meditation. Experience tranquility and rejuvenation with every step. See you there!
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Cost: $15.00 plus $3.00 parking
Location: Rock Springs State Reserve, 30601 County Road 433, Sorrento FL 32776
What to Expect:
A peaceful walk through beautiful natural surroundings
Guided meditation to help you connect with nature and find inner calm
Gentle stretches and mindfulness exercises
What to Bring:
Comfortable walking shoes (or no shoes)
Water bottle
Light, weather-appropriate clothing
Reserve Here!
Wekiwa Springs Watch
The 3rd Thursday of each month
Time: 8:30 AM- approx. 11:30
Location: Wekiva Island, 1014 Miami Springs Dr., Longwood, FL
Registration is required. Click here to register.
Thank you, Wekiva Island, for donating canoes for this activity!
BECOME A CITIZEN SCIENTIST AND HELP MONITOR OUR SPRINGS!
SpringsWatch is a citizen science program that provides volunteers with hands-on training in the field. That “field” is Florida’s beautiful springs! Volunteers learn all aspects of water quality monitoring and get to know the wildlife and plants that depend on springs systems. This fun and educational day on the water also contributes to our springs knowledge database as well as that of other environmental agencies across the state.
Currently, the Florida Springs Institute has 11 active SpringsWatch groups across Florida, including Wekiwa Springs. During SpringsWatch sessions, volunteers collect data on water temperature, dissolved oxygen, specific conductance, vertical light attenuation, aquatic vegetation, wildlife, and human uses.
SpringsWatch is a great way to get out to the springs, learn, and help generate data that supports them.
Information provided by The Florida Springs Institute
https://floridaspringsinstitute.org/
Wekiwa Springs Watch
The 3rd Thursday of each month
Time: 8:30 AM- approx. 11:30
Location: Wekiva Island, 1014 Miami Springs Dr., Longwood, FL
Registration is required. Click here to register.
Thank you, Wekiva Island, for donating canoes for this activity!
BECOME A CITIZEN SCIENTIST AND HELP MONITOR OUR SPRINGS!
SpringsWatch is a citizen science program that provides volunteers with hands-on training in the field. That “field” is Florida’s beautiful springs! Volunteers learn all aspects of water quality monitoring and get to know the wildlife and plants that depend on springs systems. This fun and educational day on the water also contributes to our springs knowledge database as well as that of other environmental agencies across the state.
Currently, the Florida Springs Institute has 11 active SpringsWatch groups across Florida, including Wekiwa Springs. During SpringsWatch sessions, volunteers collect data on water temperature, dissolved oxygen, specific conductance, vertical light attenuation, aquatic vegetation, wildlife, and human uses.
SpringsWatch is a great way to get out to the springs, learn, and help generate data that supports them.
Information provided by The Florida Springs Institute
https://floridaspringsinstitute.org/
DRAGONFLY MERCURY PROJECT - Lake Prevatt
Lake Prevatt
Join us for the 2024 Dragonfly Mercury Project Sample, where volunteers play a vital role in preserving the health of our waterways. As part of this initiative, we explore four key sites around the Wekiva River System, collecting juvenile dragonflies to be assessed for mercury levels. These dragonfly larvae, acting as biomonitoring tools, offer insights into mercury pollution, originating primarily from distant sources like coal-burning power plants. Through citizen science, we empower individuals to contribute to meaningful research while fostering a deeper connection between people and parks. By studying mercury in dragonfly larvae, we can better understand its impact on ecosystems and work towards effective conservation strategies.
If you're passionate about environmental conservation and eager to make a difference, sign up today to volunteer for the 2024 Dragonfly Mercury Project Sample. Together, let's protect our precious waterways and ensure a healthier future for generations to come.
Wekiwa Springs Watch
The 3rd Thursday of each month
Time: 8:30 AM- approx. 11:30
Location: Wekiva Island, 1014 Miami Springs Dr., Longwood, FL
Registration is required. Click here to register.
Thank you, Wekiva Island, for donating canoes for this activity!
BECOME A CITIZEN SCIENTIST AND HELP MONITOR OUR SPRINGS!
SpringsWatch is a citizen science program that provides volunteers with hands-on training in the field. That “field” is Florida’s beautiful springs! Volunteers learn all aspects of water quality monitoring and get to know the wildlife and plants that depend on springs systems. This fun and educational day on the water also contributes to our springs knowledge database as well as that of other environmental agencies across the state.
Currently, the Florida Springs Institute has 11 active SpringsWatch groups across Florida, including Wekiwa Springs. During SpringsWatch sessions, volunteers collect data on water temperature, dissolved oxygen, specific conductance, vertical light attenuation, aquatic vegetation, wildlife, and human uses.
SpringsWatch is a great way to get out to the springs, learn, and help generate data that supports them.
Information provided by The Florida Springs Institute
https://floridaspringsinstitute.org/
DRAGONFLY MERCURY PROJECT- Wekiva Springs Run
Wekiva Springs Run
Join us for the 2024 Dragonfly Mercury Project Sample, where volunteers play a vital role in preserving the health of our waterways. As part of this initiative, we explore four key sites around the Wekiva River System, collecting juvenile dragonflies to be assessed for mercury levels. These dragonfly larvae, acting as biomonitoring tools, offer insights into mercury pollution, originating primarily from distant sources like coal-burning power plants. Through citizen science, we empower individuals to contribute to meaningful research while fostering a deeper connection between people and parks. By studying mercury in dragonfly larvae, we can better understand its impact on ecosystems and work towards effective conservation strategies.
If you're passionate about environmental conservation and eager to make a difference, sign up today to volunteer for the 2024 Dragonfly Mercury Project Sample. Together, let's protect our precious waterways and ensure a healthier future for generations to come.
DRAGONFLY MERCURY PROJECT- Katie’s Landing
KATIE’S LANDING - DRIVE IN, NO SIGN UP NECESSARY!
Join us for the 2024 Dragonfly Mercury Project Sample, where volunteers play a vital role in preserving the health of our waterways. As part of this initiative, we explore four key sites around the Wekiva River System, collecting juvenile dragonflies to be assessed for mercury levels. These dragonfly larvae, acting as biomonitoring tools, offer insights into mercury pollution, originating primarily from distant sources like coal-burning power plants. Through citizen science, we empower individuals to contribute to meaningful research while fostering a deeper connection between people and parks. By studying mercury in dragonfly larvae, we can better understand its impact on ecosystems and work towards effective conservation strategies.
If you're passionate about environmental conservation and eager to make a difference, sign up today to volunteer for the 2024 Dragonfly Mercury Project Sample. Together, let's protect our precious waterways and ensure a healthier future for generations to come.
DRAGONFLY MERCURY PROJECT - Big Buck Campsite
Big Buck Campsite
Join us for the 2024 Dragonfly Mercury Project Sample, where volunteers play a vital role in preserving the health of our waterways. As part of this initiative, we explore four key sites around the Wekiva River System, collecting juvenile dragonflies to be assessed for mercury levels. These dragonfly larvae, acting as biomonitoring tools, offer insights into mercury pollution, originating primarily from distant sources like coal-burning power plants. Through citizen science, we empower individuals to contribute to meaningful research while fostering a deeper connection between people and parks. By studying mercury in dragonfly larvae, we can better understand its impact on ecosystems and work towards effective conservation strategies.
If you're passionate about environmental conservation and eager to make a difference, sign up today to volunteer for the 2024 Dragonfly Mercury Project Sample. Together, let's protect our precious waterways and ensure a healthier future for generations to come.
Wekiwa Springs Watch
The 3rd Thursday of each month
Time: 8:30 AM- approx. 11:30
Location: Wekiva Island, 1014 Miami Springs Dr., Longwood, FL
Registration is required. Click here to register.
Thank you, Wekiva Island, for donating canoes for this activity!
BECOME A CITIZEN SCIENTIST AND HELP MONITOR OUR SPRINGS!
SpringsWatch is a citizen science program that provides volunteers with hands-on training in the field. That “field” is Florida’s beautiful springs! Volunteers learn all aspects of water quality monitoring and get to know the wildlife and plants that depend on springs systems. This fun and educational day on the water also contributes to our springs knowledge database as well as that of other environmental agencies across the state.
Currently, the Florida Springs Institute has 11 active SpringsWatch groups across Florida, including Wekiwa Springs. During SpringsWatch sessions, volunteers collect data on water temperature, dissolved oxygen, specific conductance, vertical light attenuation, aquatic vegetation, wildlife, and human uses.
SpringsWatch is a great way to get out to the springs, learn, and help generate data that supports them.
Information provided by The Florida Springs Institute
https://floridaspringsinstitute.org/