Upcoming Events and Volunteer Opportunities
FOWR has been hard at work finalizing the huge pavilion project and planning our 2025 Fall and 2026 Spring Event Calendar. Keep an eye out for future announcements and event dates coming soon, including our Grand Opening Celebration for the Pavilion at Katie’s Landing!
Wekiva Wellness
Vision: Wekiva Wellness, a proud branch of the Friends of the Wekiva River, is dedicated to fostering the health and well-being of individuals and communities by promoting a harmonious connection with the natural environment of the Wekiva River basin. Through education, advocacy, and wellness initiatives, we empower individuals to nurture both personal health and the preservation of this vital ecosystem.
Mission: To inspire sustainable practices, enhance mental and physical wellness, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for the beauty and biodiversity of the Wekiva River. Together, we strive to ensure a thriving environment and a healthier future for generations to come.
Calendar Preview:
September - Body Stretching
October - Holistic Plant Medicine
November - Soundbathing
Proceeds cover the cost of facilitators, materials and help fund future Wekiva Wellness Events. We’ll post more details soon!
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