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January 2020
Free the Ocklawaha Kayak Protest
Help us #FreeTheOcklawaha! Meet at the Kayak Launch on the west side of the Dam and we'll paddle the short canal to the front of the dam to protest. Paddling will total approximately 2.5 miles. Contact Florida Defenders of the Environment for more information: 352-475-1119, Floridadefenders@gmail.com.
Find out more »February 2020
Lost Springs: Screening & Panel
Discover the Lost Springs and Help us Free the Ocklawaha! Join us at Sun-Ray Cinema for a special screening of "Lost Springs" film documentary followed by a panel discussion with your St. Johns Riverkeeper and other experts.
Find out more »Lost Springs: Screening & Panel
Discover the Lost Springs and Help us Free the Ocklawaha! Join us at Sun-Ray Cinema for a special screening of "Lost Springs" film documentary followed by a panel discussion with your St. Johns Riverkeeper and other experts.
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March 2020
Florida SpringsFest
Join us at our FORCE table from 10am to 4pm at Silver Springs State Park to learn about Florida Springs and what our Free the Ocklawaha Coalition is doing to elevate the importance of springs of the Ocklawaha. History, science, sustainability, fun, music, MERMAIDS, food and friends, all for $2 park admission! Plus HALF PRICE Glass Bottom Boat rides all weekend (not included with park entry fee). More information on the Facebook page @ Florida SpringsFest.
Find out more »Marion | Lost Springs: Film & Stories
FORCE invites you to explore the uniqueness of the Ocklawaha River through a short film and stories. Learn how breaching the Rodman/Kirkpatrick Dam through partial restoration or "freeing" can positively impact not just the Ocklawaha, but the St. Johns River and historic Silver Springs.
Find out more »July 2020
Ocklawaha: Wild and Endangered River
Marion Cultural Alliance and Free the Ocklawaha present Ocklawaha: Wild and Endangered River Multi-Media Art Exhibit July 2-18, 2020 Opening Day: July 2, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Brick City Center for the Arts 23 SW Broadway St., Ocala, FL Explore one of America’s Endangered Rivers® through a multi-media art exhibit featuring ten award-winning artists – paleo sculptor, painters, photographers, wildlife illustrator and more.” See the complete list of artists here. Brick City Center for the Arts Gallery Hours: M-F: 10…
Find out more »Free the Ocklawaha Webinar
How will restoring the Ocklawaha help restore the St. Johns River? Find out more from St. Johns Riverkeeper and join them LIVE!
Find out more »December 2020
The Great Florida Riverway Premiere
The Great Florida Riverway, a vast 217-mile three-river system is comprised of the Ocklawaha River, Silver Springs and the Silver River, and the lower St. Johns River. The Riverway was Florida’s first tourist attraction — a magnet for travel writers and explorers alike and a transportation corridor for people and products. 50 years ago, when the Rodman Dam severed the Ocklawaha, all of that changed. Discover the Riverway’s history, environmental challenges, and recreational opportunities. Learn how to expand habitat for…
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