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Paddle fun in the sun incoming! 💧☀️

🛶 Don't miss your spot on the monthly eco-paddle 🔗 Sign-up link in bio! 

💫 A special thank you to the Wekiva Island for supplying us with boats for this monthly event. 

#EcoPaddle #WekivaPaddle #WekivaIsland #WekivaWildAndScenic #WekivaRiver
January 14, 2026 at 3:02 PM
🔍💧 Join our monthly Springswatch to learn about water quality monitoring, and local plants and wildlife that depend on the springs systems.

🗓️ January 15th, 8:30 AM
✉️ To sign up, email Michelle at michelle@friendsofwekiva.org

#ParkScience #WekivaScience #CommunityScience #WekivaWildAndScenic
January 6, 2026 at 6:03 PM
🪶North American bird populations have declined over the past decades, but here are some tips on how you can make a difference!

⭐ Want more? Join in on local Audubon activities and volunteering to get hands-on birding experience! 

#ParkScience #communityScience #Birding #WekivaBirds
January 5, 2026 at 1:20 PM
🗓️ 2026 is right around the corner- Learn our ins and outs for the year! 💫

Our biggest 'in' this upcoming year is... you! We can't wait to see new faces for our volunteer events all year long!

🫵 What are your conservation ins and outs for '26?

#2026InsandOuts #WekivaInsandOuts #WekivaRiver #2026
December 26, 2025 at 10:16 PM
As one year ends, another begins... and here come volunteer opportunities galore🧤💫

🗓️ Don't miss our upcoming events: stay in the loop by signing up to our monthly newsletter 🔗 link in bio. We are ready to expand our volunteer group, and we're hoping you'll join us! ⭐💫

#ParkScience #WekivaVolunteer
December 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
💧 If you don't like the Wekiva River, you should try... AGAIN‼️

🌿🩵 We have areas to adore and explore for people of all backgrounds and ages. 

What are your favorite Wekiva activities? 👇 Comment below!

#WekivaPark #WildAndScenic #WekivaWildAndScenic #WekivaRiver #OutdoorFun
December 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
🗓️ December 21st marks the official first day of winter! ❄️

📌 As a reminder with the holidays coming up, many areas of the Wekiva will remain open, such as the Wekiwa Springs State Park and Wekiva Island.

#WekivaWinter #WinterSolstice #WekivaRiver #Holidays
December 21, 2025 at 1:35 PM
🎁 How many of these funky Wekiva combos have you heard of?

💫 Think you've got them all? 👇 Comment them below and test your friends!

#ElfOnAShelf #WekivaWinter #WinterMemes #WekivaRiverSystem
December 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🛶 ❄️ A Riveting Re-Cap of our December Eco-Paddle!

🩵A special thank you to SERV for co-leading this monthly event with us and to Wekiva Island for supplying us with boats to do so. 

📩 Sign up for our newsletter and be in the know about all Wekiva happenings! 🔗 Link in bio.

#EcoPaddle #WekivaPaddle
December 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
⏰ Join our CBC Count Circle today! 🐦🔍

All you need: 
🪶 At least a half-day commitment 
🪶 Ability to walk on uneven terrain in any weather/insect conditions
🪶 Love for birds; any skill level welcome!

👉 Ready to join? Email Jay Exum at jay.h.exum@gmail.com to register.

#CBC2025  #ParkScience
December 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
💧Our Springs Need You! 🩵🫵

Join the Florida Springs Council tomorrow to learn how you can do your part to #SaveOurSprings

🗓️When: Tuesday, December 9th @ 12:00 PM
📍Where: 18645 High Springs Main Street or 💻FB Live

🔗 Link in bio for additional details 💫

#FloridaSprings #WekiwaSprings #parkscience
December 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM
🌴❄️ Florida Winter is coming and we are ready for the holiday season! 

Subscribe to our monthly newsletter (🔗 link in bio) and stay tuned to our socials for some exciting end-of-year science events coming your way! 🔬🩵

#ParkScience #CommunityScience #VolunteerEvents #LoveYourRiver #WekivaWinter
December 1, 2025 at 7:51 PM
⭐ Thank you to all who stopped by to chat and share the Wekiva love! We love getting to connect with our community and learning more about the people that care about our river.

🧤 You can find out about future events by subscribing to our newsletter. 🔗 Link in bio

#CommunityScience #WekivaVolunteer
November 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
🐦 Training our ear to listen out for the 2025 Christmas Bird Count! 🎵

Stay tuned for upcoming information on the Wekiva River's count circle this year, its sure to be a blast! ⭐💫

#CBC2025  #ParkScience #CommunityScience
November 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🧤Last week, avid paddler Joanne Bolemon notified us of an abandoned 55 gallon drum on the Wekiva River. We were able to remove it alongside Aquatic Preserves Manager, John Van Bergen.!

Thank you Joanne, John, and Val for your help in keeping our river clean! 💚⭐

#ProtectOurRiver #WekivaRiver
November 17, 2025 at 11:02 PM
♻️ This #AmericaRecyclesDay, Wekiva reminds you a few tips on recycling!

💚 Follow these recycling tips in order to ensure your materials get sorted correctly, and help the world become more eco-friendly!

#Wekiva #WekivaRecycles
November 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🌿 What do we do all day at the Wekiva? Come see for yourself! 💧

Activities ranging from relaxing and fun time to community science and volunteer work. Its hard to stay away from the river!

What is your favorite way to spend the day out on the Wekiva? Comment below 👇

#WekivaDays #WekivaRiver
November 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
They're not gone yet, but we still need to take action 🆘

🔗 Link in bio for the FWC's full updated list of imperiled species, and other resources on what you can do to help spread awareness. 

#FloridaImperiledSpecies #Endangered #FloridaFauna #FloridaFWC
November 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Spooky season is over... but you may still have pumpkin! 🎃

📌 Here's the 101 on what to do with your leftover pumpkins, so as to reduce waste 🎃

We hope you all had a wonderful time, and wish you an eco-friendly end of the year.

#EcoPumpkin #SustainableHalloween #SpookilySustainable
November 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
🦇 Happy Bat-Oween! 🎃👻

🦇 Florida's bats face many challenges today, from losing their natural roosting sites, facing disturbances in their hibernation caves, to falling to white-nose syndrome. 

🥊 Join the Florida Bat Force 🔗 Link in bio

#BatAppreciationWeek #FloridaBatForce #BatConservation
October 31, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Did you know Florida is home to 13 species of bats? 🦇🌴

Read to figure out which of our top three you're most like! Take the time to read more up on them and familiarize yourself with our native pollinator pals!

Tag a friend down below 👇

#BatAppreciationWeek #FloridaBats
October 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
🦇 Starting off #BatAppreciationWeek with some Myth-Busters! 🦇🖤

Challenge your bat knowledge and share with your peers. Some of this information may surprise you- bats aren't all that spooky, after all!

What is your favorite bat fact? 👇 Comment below! 

#BatAppreciationWeek #BatFacts #PollinatorPal
October 27, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The National Audubon Society is calling on excess lighting to be turned off during these months to ensure they make it safe south. 

📌 Pledge to help the cause and sign the NAS petition (🔗 link in bio) to do your part!

#AudbonSociety #WinterMigration #BirdMigration #DimTheLights
October 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Parents and caregivers, please check your kid's texts... they might be texting about the Wekiva in secret! 💧🌿

🔍 OMG, LOL... we're on the lookout for more secret messages👇 Drop them below in the comments!

#SecretTexting #WekivaTexts #OhMyGator #WekivaRiver #Wekiva
October 20, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Our friends at @savethemanateeclub.bsky.social  have a weekly trivia challenge for the month of October where you can play for points and be selected to win a free SMC wall calendar! 🗓️

Visit the 🔗 link in our bio to play 💫🩵

#ManateeTrivia #SaveTheManatees #TriviaTest
October 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM