Apalachicola RiverTrek

Apalachicola RiverTrek 2026

Applications are now available! The team will be chosen by May 1st.

This year’s volunteer trip leaders will be Chrysanthemum Watkins and Rebecca Means.

All funds raised by the paddlers go to support the work of Apalachicola Riverkeeper.

Apalachicola Riverkeeper’s RiverTrek fundraiser-awareness campaign supports the advocacy, education and outreach work of Apalachicola Riverkeeper–100% of funds raised by the volunteer team members support our work. The RiverTrek team will travel the 107-mile length of the Apalachicola River in mid-October. Each night the paddlers camp along the river’s bank. They meet with historians, ecologists and other experts along the way.

Prior to launch, the volunteer paddlers seek donations in their respective communities from friends, family members, businesses and community members to support the work of Apalachicola Riverkeeper. The team also works together in a variety of community events that we hope to see you at. Be sure to sign up for email updates. All funds raised support Apalachicola Riverkeeper’s advocacy, education, and outreach work.

Questions?  Please contact us at [email protected]

Enjoy some RiverTrek videos and other related short videos from the WFSU Ecology Blog. Read a blog about our 2025 RiverTrek adventure.

Become a Steward of the River!

Join us as a RiverTrek 2026 Sponsor and stand alongside a coalition of passionate businesses and individuals committed to protecting the Apalachicola River and Bay. Your support fuels our mission and powers our volunteer paddlers as they journey 107 miles to raise awareness for one of Florida’s most precious natural treasures.

Why Sponsor?

Your donation directly supports:

• On-the-water advocacy through RiverTrek

• Conservation education and outreach

• River and Bay protection programs

Let your business be seen supporting conservation and taking action for the future of Florida’s most ecologically rich waterway.

Sponsorship Levels