This #NationalExerciseDay , celebrate by taking in some fresh air around the Wekiva. Wether you go on a hike, a paddle trip, or even a quick dip in our springs, the best kind of movement is the one that connects us with nature 🌿💚

#WekivaRiver #WildandScenicRiver

💬 #CaptionThis : how would you title this calming scene? Answers below! 👇

📸 Snap great pics of the Wekiva? Tag us in your work for a feature on our socials!

#ParkScience #NaturePics #NatureForAll #NatureTherapy #WekivaRiver

🌿 Time for some #WildWekivaWednesday fun! 💫

Who is this dashing little fellow? 👀 

A) Ruddy Duck
B) Hooded Merganser
C) Woody Woodpecker
D) Ring-necked Duck

🦆 Comment below and stay tuned for the answer! 

#WekivaTrivia #WekivaRiver #WekivaWildandScenic #NatureTrivia

💧Did you know our springs are a vital source for our drinking water? This is why we constantly push for springs protections. The only way to succeed is through community!

🧤 Want to know how to help? Check out our newsletter 🔗 Link in bio.

#CommunityScience #WekivaRiver #Volunteer #WekivaVolunteers

🌊 Happy #WorldAquaticAnimal Day, from our favorite aquatic (and semi-aquatic) friends from around the basin 🩵

📣 We understand how cool it is to see these guys while you're out on the water, but please remember to appreciate from afar!

#ParkScience #ProtectOurAnimals #WekivaRiver

🌎 Lights Out for Earth Hour!

🕐 Switch off tonight from 8:30 to 9:30 PM EST to show solidarity with the lovely planet we call home.

🧤 What seems like a small action inspires thousands to adopt sustainable habits each year, and serves as an awareness campaigns for many.

#EarthHour #WekivaRiver

☀️ Wether with friends, on your own, or with our community science groups (🔗🧤 link in bio for our newsletter for more info!), paddling along the Wekiva is a guaranteed relaxing time.

🩵🛶 What are your favorite Wekiva spots for paddling? 👇 Comment below!

#WekivaRiver #WildandScenic  #WekivaPaddling

💚 We challenge you to write poems about your favorite forests and trees. As an extra challenge, snap a pic and write as many lines as there are tree trunks.

📥 Send us your #WekivaCreations for a chance to be featured on next week's #WildWekivaWednesday

#ForestDay #PoetryDay #WekivaRiver

🍀 💚 🤏 Miss the St. Pat's pinches by immersing yourself in the Wekiva! This picture has so much green, you might have trouble finding the hidden shamrocks... ☘️

👀 Think you've found them all? 👇 Comment how many shamrocks you've counted below!

#WekivaRiver #WildandScenic #StPatricksDay #Green #Wekiva

🛶 row, row, row your kayak, gently down Wekiva... 🎶

We love to see you enjoying the water for some peaceful nature time 💚🌿

📷 Tag us in your favorite paddling pics to be featured on our page for Feature Friday!

#WekivaRiver #WildAndScenicRiver #Paddling #FeatureFriday #WekivaFeatureFriday

💚🌎 This is who is trying to save our planet! As inspo to our wonderful kid scientists, together we can make change!

#WekivaRiver #RiverAmbassador #ThisIsWhoYoureAskingTo #communityscience #Volunteer

💚🌿 Love is in the air at the Wekiva!

💌 We're sharing some Valentine's inspo for the nature lover in your life... send them while you still have time!

👇 Tag your sweet Valentine below 👀

#WekivaWuv #ValentinesCard #ValentinesDay #Wekiva #WekivaRiver

🌿 Bringing you the #LegislativeLatest

📰 Looking to keep up on other Florida bills related to our natural areas and environment? Check out 1000 Friends of Florida's update webinar this February 11th. 

🗓️ February 11th @ 12:00 PM
🔗 Link in bio

#ParkScience  #WekivaRiver #CommunityScience

Keep your eyesight keen 👁️, your eyes might be looking for a Wekiva trip 🛶

👇 Tag a friend who needs an urgent Wekiva eyesight check below! 💫

#WekivaMemes #WekivaRiver #WekivaWildAndScenic #Paddling #WekiaVisit #WekivaWildAndScenic

💚 We love Wetlands .... here's how they love us back! 🌿

🔍 Looking to learn about our Wekiva Wetlands? Go to our website or sign up for our newsletter (🔗 link in bio!) for volunteer work!

#WekivaWetlands #WetlandsScience #Volunteer #WekivaVolunteer #ParkScience #WekivaRiver #CommunityScience

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

🗓️ 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

💧 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 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

🧤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

🌿 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

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

🌿💚 welcoming a great wekiva weekend ahead! 💚

Who do you love to enjoy the Wekiva with? Tag your river bestie below! 🐊🌿

#UnfortunatelyIDoLove #WekivaRiver #WeLoveWekiva

🤳 our social media manager is on leave.... but the show must go on! 💚🌿

Interested in hands-on science? Click the link 🔗 in our bio to sign up for our monthly newsletter, where you'll find all of our community science volunteer events. 🔍💚

#WekivaRiver #CommunityScience #ParkScience

🦌🐊🐢 Don't Crowd, Admire From Afar 🌿

The Wekiva River System is home to wildlife of all sizes: It's okay to admire, but please don't touch! By observing from a distance, we protect their space and keep our river wild. 💧✨

What #WekivaWildlife encounters have you had? 🌱 

#WekivaRiver

🌿✨ Responsable Recreation✨🌿

🌿 Minimize environmental impacts
🌿 Preserve the wild & scenic character for generations to come
🌿 Ensure safety in our memorable moments

Let’s keep the Wekiva wild, scenic, and sustainable. 💚

#WekivaRiver #RecreationGoals #RecreateResponsibly

❓ Ever wonder how we got our name? 💧🌿

📹 Our origin story video explains how the Wekiva became Florida's first partnership Wild & Scenic River. 💧

🔗 Link in bio to watch!

#WildandScenic #WekivaRiver #ParkScience

Happy #NationalSeaTurtleDay from our river to yours 🌊🐢💚

🐢 No sea turtles here, just our beautiful river turtles celebrating in freshwater style!

 #WekivaRiver #FreshwaterTurtles #ParkScience

Not the best pic, I was trying to balance while in a kayak, but I caught this bird sunning itself on the #wekivariver a couple of days ago.