Reunite the Rivers Events
Rally in Tally | Thursday, January 8 from 5-8 p.m. at Oyster City Tallahassee
Join us for the Reunite the Rivers Rally in Tally as we kick off the 2026 Legislative Session with a pre-session party! Come enjoy delicious brews from Oyster City Brewing Co. in Tallahassee as we celebrate the Reunite the Rivers movement to restore the natural flow between the Ocklawaha River, Silver Springs and the St. Johns River.
5-6:30 p.m.: Meet & Mingle
6:30 p.m.: Panel Discussion
Location: 603 W Gaines St, Tallahassee, FL 32034
Lost Springs Film Screening | Thursday, January 15 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Aardwolf Brewing (Jacksonville)
Settle in with a great local brew as we screen Lost Springs, the powerful documentary exploring the Ocklawaha River and the impacts of the Rodman/Kirkpatrick Dam. Learn about the Reunite the Rivers effort, what’s at stake, and how you can take action to help restore a free-flowing Ocklawaha.
Ocklawaha River Drawdown Cruises | January 22-25 | 10 a.m. Departure
Explore the Ocklawaha with us during this historic drawdown. As we advocate for a breach of the Kirkpatrick (formerly Rodman) Dam, join us for a rare opportunity to witness the impacts of the dam and imagine the possibilities of a reunited riverway.
Space is limited. Tickets: $40
Learn More and Get Your Ticket Here
Lost Springs of the Ocklawaha Paddle with Adventure Outpost | Saturday, January 24 & Thursday, February 5 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Ocklawaha River/Rodman Reservoir
This 4 hour (7-mile) downstream paddle will take us through a section of the Ocklawaha we rarely visit – the upper end of Rodman Reservoir. This day’s route will take us past a couple of the 20+ springs that have been lost to Rodman Reservoir. This is an easy paddle on slow, tannin-stained waters. There is plenty of water here so you won’t have to pull over any shoals or shallows.
Cost is $65 per person if you need to rent a kayak, and $50 if you bring your own boat. Shuttling will be provided from the take-out back to where your car is parked. Directions and exact start location will be provided when you sign up.
To reserve your spot, contact Lars Andersen at Adventure Outpost: (386) 497-4214.
Reunite the Rivers: Art of the Ocklawaha and Silver Springs | Opening Reception Friday, February 6 from 5-6 p.m. | Brick City Center for the Arts (Ocala)
Reunite the Rivers: Art of the Ocklawaha and Silver Springs is a juried exhibition in February 2026 inviting artists to create work inspired by the Ocklawaha and Silver Rivers, their springs, wildlife, cultural history, and the vision of reconnecting Florida’s waterways.
- Submission Deadline: Sunday, January 25, 2026 (11:59 p.m.)
- Opening Reception: Friday, February 6, 2026 | 5–6 p.m.
- Exhibition Dates: February 6–28, 2026
- Location: Brick City Center for the Arts (23 SW Broadway St, Ocala, FL 34471)
- Apply: https://mcafeb2026.artcall.org