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Wednesday February 18, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Vilano Landing
The Litter Gitter program, an initiative by Matanzas Riverkeeper, engages community members in hands-on efforts to clean our waterways and educate them about marine debris and litter issues. The namesake of the program is the Litter Gitter II, a bright yellow, 24-foot Carolina skiff designed for efficient removal of large volumes of debris. Through this program, we aim to keep our local waterways clean and healthy, while offering volunteers a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible impact.
RSVP for February's Public Litter Gitter trip here.
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Friday February 20, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Vilano Beach Pavilion
Saturday February 28, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Frank Butler Park East
Join St. Johns County parks naturalists and Matanzas Riverkeeper for an important community event aimed at rescuing our public parks and green spaces from the threat of invasive species. Volunteers will work alongside experts to help remove non-native plants and restore the natural balance of these cherished areas. For these Weed Wrangles, we will be focusing on removing Mother of Millions (Kalanchoe x houghtonii) from our local dune systems.
RSVP for Weed Wrangle through St. Johns Parks and Recreation here. |
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Friday February 27, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Genung's Fish Camp
We are thrilled to invite you to the Sunset Seafood Social, a special event in support of Matanzas Riverkeeper!
Traditional "Low Country" boils combine corn, potatoes, sausage and shrimp into a tasty supper that can feed a crowd. In Outer Banks Boil Company's boil, they add onions, butter, and some signature spices to draw out the flavor of these key ingredients.
Purchase tickets for the Sunset Seafood Social here.
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Thursday March 5, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Genung's Fish Camp
The Litter Gitter program, an initiative by Matanzas Riverkeeper, engages community members in hands-on efforts to clean our waterways and educate them about marine debris and litter issues. The namesake of the program is the Litter Gitter II, a bright yellow, 24-foot Carolina skiff designed for efficient removal of large volumes of debris. Through this program, we aim to keep our local waterways clean and healthy, while offering volunteers a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible impact.
RSVP for March's Public Litter Gitter trip here.
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Saturday March 7, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10th Street Parkette
Need community service hours? Join us for a clean up event with the City of St. Augustine Beach at the 10th Street Parkette (510 A1A Beach Blvd). We will provide buckets, gloves, and grabbers. Don't forget to bring sun protection, a reusable water bottle, and clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.
RSVP for the cleanup here.
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March 27, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Alpine Groves Park
Do you love our rivers, creeks, and coastlines? Artists of all ages, abilities, and mediums are invited to submit work celebrating the connection between our waterways and our community. Selected pieces will be featured at the annual River Reflection event, a lively outdoor art exhibit at Alpine Groves Park. Bring your creativity, your passion, and your love for local waters—we can’t wait to see what flows from it!
Submit art for the exhibit here (due February 27th).
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Arbor Day Fest
April 11, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
St. Augustine Beach City Hall
Join us as we celebrate Arbor Day at the St. Augustine Beach City Hall. The annual event features live music, free food, nature exhibits, educational activities for kids and adults, and lots of fun. The Arbor Day event is held annually to recognize the importance of trees to the ecosystem and to inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees in their own lives and backyards. Matanzas Riverkeeper will be on-site to discuss our upcoming events and how you can help protect the health of our estuary and watershed.
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