Press Release
By St. Marys Riverkeeper
09-30-24
Get your tickets TODAY! Event is almost sold out.
Ticket donation increases to $175 per guest October 1.
We are excited to celebrate and TOAST to our St. Marys River on Saturday October 19. This is St. Marys Riverkeeper’s most impactful fundraiser of the year. With you by our side, we are an effective advocate and watchdog for our St. Marys River through our education and outreach programs, water quality monitoring, and advocacy efforts.
If you were unable to get tickets to this year’s event, become a Member for only $25! Our members receive notification before anyone about special events. Your donation will help protect our river’s wildlife and communities – for generations to come.
Let’s Ride Brass Band
Our entertainment for the night! Voted 2021 Best Band in Jacksonville by Void Magazine, this local funky fusion brass band is predominantly instrumental and will surely get you out on the dance floor.
| Silent Auction and Raffle |
| Our fundraising event is a great way to feature local businesses, artists, and excursions as well as raise funds to support St. Marys Riverkeeper mission. Shop local, support local. If you are interested in donating an item, please contact us! |
| DOOR PRIZE |
| Take a trip into the Okefenokee Swamp with Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge to Ellicot’s Mound with 3 of your friends. Every Guest has a chance to win! |
Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors
River Defenders
Headwaters Hero
Estuary Guardian
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Current Champion
Upcoming Events
St. Marys River Boat Tour!
A 2-hour informative tour will provide an opportunity for you to experience the beauty of our blackwater river, discover how swamp and river are connected, and learn about the most pressing issues facing our river today!
December 14 – 7 spots left
Thank you to our Partner and Sponsor, Okefenokee Adventures, for making these boat tours possible!
Volunteers Needed!
It is a busy Fall with events throughout the Watershed. St. Marys Riverkeeper would like to be present at as many of the events as possible, but we need your help. This is an excellent time to engage with our watershed community to talk about our St. Marys River.
Volunteers are needed to help run our booth which will include selling Riverkeeper merchandise (if the event allows it), engaging with people about Riverkeeper and our programs, and promoting membership and upcoming engagement opportunities. Below are links to our online sign-up forms for each event, please complete the information for the timeframe you are able to attend.
Community Events
October 12 – Okefenokee Fest, Folkston, GA. Be a Table Champion – SIGN UP HERE
November 2-3 – Right Whale Festival, Fernandina Beach FL. Be a Table Champion – SIGN UP HERE
St. Marys Riverkeeper | 300 Osborne Street | St. Marys, GA 31558 US
