Upcoming Events & Volunteer Opportunities
March 1, 2026 - Hidden Springs Field Trip in Seminole State Forest
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Location: Meet at Bear Pond Trail Head just after entering the park, 32058 S. Hwy 46, Sorrento, FL 32776 (Park Entry Fee is $2.00)
Sponsored by Friends of the Wekiva River
Description: Join Dr. jay Exum, Wildlife Ecologist and Ralph Risch, Biologist, as they lead the group to tour some of Seminole State Forest’s best kept secrets. Much like the rest of the Wekiva Springs Basin, small springs dot the grounds of Seminole State Forest. Participants will be led on a driving and walking journey to several remote springs where we will talk about their unique biology and significance to the Wekiva River system. This trip is suitable for all ages, but participants must be able to walk 1/2 miles over somewhat rough and some sloping terrain.
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring a hat, sunscreen, water and snacks as needed.
Questions and RSVP to Weegie1021@aol.com
April 25, 2026 - Pavilion Dedication Ceremony
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Katie's Landing at Wekiva River, 262 Wekiva Park Dr, Sanford, FL 32771
Sponsored by Friends of the Wekiva River
Description: After all the hard work and all the patience, we finally get to celebrate! Please join us for a joyful ceremony on April 25th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Katie’s Landing as we celebrate the pavilion’s completion and dedication to the State Park. There will be family-friendly activities, giveaways, a raffle, food, music, a presentation at noon, and loads of fun. More details coming soon, we 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
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. Email michelle@friendsofwekiva.org if you’d like to join!
Scenes from several Springswatch paddles. Images by Michelle Jamesson and other Springswatch volunteers