2026 Pin Up Paws Calendar Contest
2025-06-30 00:00, 2025-07-01 00:00, 2025-07-02 00:00, 2025-07-03 00:00, 2025-07-04 00:00, 2025-07-05 00:00, 2025-07-06 00:00, 2025-07-07 00:00 (America/New_York) and 4 more dates | Online
2026 Pin Up Paws Calendar Contest
It’s time once again for the St. Augustine Humane Society Annual Contest for the 2026 Pin Up Paws Calendar. The contest begins May 1, 2025 at 8:00am (EST).
The theme for the 2026 calendar is “The Gilded Paw”. So, if your pet has the charm of a Renaissance muse or the boldness of a modern masterpiece, be sure to enter them! Submit a photo of your pet and start rooting for votes, each vote worth $1.00.
Voting begins May 1, 2025 at 8:00am (EST) through Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 8:00pm (EST). And, you can vote as many times and for as many pets as you wish!
The Pet with the most votes becomes the ‘Grand Masterpiece’ on the cover for the 2026 “The Gilded Paw” calendar. The next twelve pets with the next highest amount of votes will be a celebrated portrait of the month.
Winners will enjoy a professional photo shoot with award-winning photographer Addison Fitzgerald. Then, Maribel Angel – talented fine artist and graphic designer – will transform their image into a stunning, museum-worthy portrait with timeless elegance.
The 2026 calendar will be revealed at the Pin Up Paws Party on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at The White Room.
Click the event website link for all additional info … including the rules, prizes, and to vote .
Questions about the calendar or contest, contact Carolyn Smith at admin1@staughumane.org or 904-829-2737, ext. 110.

Shark Tooth Exploration
2025-07-03 09:00 - 09:45, 2025-07-03 10:00 - 10:45 | Mussallem Beachfront Park, 3365 Coastal Highway, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Join a SJC Parks & Rec County Naturalist for a thrilling adventure searching for sharks teeth on the beach on a Shark Tooth Exploration. Learn about sharks and the tips and tricks to finding a keepsake tooth. They’re some of the most sought-after treasure on the beach.
Hands-on and family-friendly! Open to all ages.
Meet at the Beach Walkover at Mussallem Beachfront Park.
When:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 — 4:00pm-4:45pm
Friday, May 30, 2025 — 5:00pm-5:45pm
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 — 2:00pm-2:45pm and 3:00pm-3:45pm
Thursday, July 3, 2025 — 9:00am-9:45am and 10:00am-10:45am
Free – However, registration is needed by clicking the event website link.

2026 Pin Up Paws Calendar Contest
2025-07-12 00:00, 2025-07-13 00:00, 2025-07-14 00:00, 2025-07-15 00:00, 2025-07-16 00:00, 2025-07-17 00:00, 2025-07-18 00:00, 2025-07-19 00:00 - 20:00 | Online
2026 Pin Up Paws Calendar Contest
It’s time once again for the St. Augustine Humane Society Annual Contest for the 2026 Pin Up Paws Calendar. The contest begins May 1, 2025 at 8:00am (EST).
The theme for the 2026 calendar is “The Gilded Paw”. So, if your pet has the charm of a Renaissance muse or the boldness of a modern masterpiece, be sure to enter them! Submit a photo of your pet and start rooting for votes, each vote worth $1.00.
Voting begins May 1, 2025 at 8:00am (EST) through Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 8:00pm (EST). And, you can vote as many times and for as many pets as you wish!
The Pet with the most votes becomes the ‘Grand Masterpiece’ on the cover for the 2026 “The Gilded Paw” calendar. The next twelve pets with the next highest amount of votes will be a celebrated portrait of the month.
Winners will enjoy a professional photo shoot with award-winning photographer Addison Fitzgerald. Then, Maribel Angel – talented fine artist and graphic designer – will transform their image into a stunning, museum-worthy portrait with timeless elegance.
The 2026 calendar will be revealed at the Pin Up Paws Party on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at The White Room.
Click the event website link for all additional info … including the rules, prizes, and to vote .
Questions about the calendar or contest, contact Carolyn Smith at admin1@staughumane.org or 904-829-2737, ext. 110.

Guided Bird Walk at Anastasia
2025-07-13 08:15 - 10:00, 2025-07-16 08:15 - 10:00, 2025-08-03 08:15 - 10:00, 2025-08-12 08:15 - 10:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Road, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Calling all bird lovers …. come meet the birds on a Guided Bird Walk at Anastasia State Park. Observe a diverse variety of shore birds, seabirds, and wading birds. Proudly part of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail.
This fun and informative walk is open to participants of all birding levels.
Date | Time — 8:15am-10:00am
July: Sunday the 13th & Wednesday the 16th
August: Sunday the 3rd & Wednesday the 12th
September: Wednesday the 17th & Sunday the 21st
Dress for the weather. Bring binoculars, water, comfortable walking shoes, and a field guide if you have one.
Meet at the Island Beach Shop & Grill parking lot located at the end of the main park drive.
Event is weather permitting and subject to cancellation.
Park Entrance Fee Applies:
$8.00 per vehicle — limit 2-8 people per vehicle
$4.00 per single-occupant vehicle
$2.00 per pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.
For more information, please contact the park at 904-461-2033 or click the event website link.

GTM Beach Exploration
2025-07-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-16 09:00 - 11:00 | GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082, United States
Join GTM Research Reserve docents from 9:00am-11:00am on the 3rd Saturday of the month for a Beach Exploration walk. Learn about the animals that call the beach home while collecting seashells and sharks teeth. This is a “Beaches 101” experience the entire family will enjoy.
The hike begins at the GTM Visitor Center where you will learn about the different habitats on GTM’s beautiful seashore. The group will then walk across the street to the beach for this salty adventure!
After the walk, you can come back to the GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center, enjoy our many miles of trails, or spend the day on the beach!
The event is free. However, be sure to click on the event website link to reserve your spot! Registration is required.
No fee for parking in front of the Visitor Center.
Please Note: There is no Beach Exploration in September. Instead we are participating in the International Coastal Cleanup.

Who's on The Beach? Talk
2025-07-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-08 09:00 - 10:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Road, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Who’s on The Beach? Talk
Come join a Park Ranger to find out what is happening on the beach. It’s nesting season and there’s lots of activity! Learn what animals are nesting right now and what precautions we take to keep them safe.
When: 9:00am-10:00am — Friday, July 25 and August 8, 2025
Where: Anastasia State Park | Meet at the Hilltop Picnic area
Dress for the weather. Bring binoculars, water, comfortable walking shoes, a camera, sunscreen, and bug spray
Event is weather permitting and subject to cancellation.
Park Entrance Fee Applies:
$8.00 per vehicle — limit 2-8 people per vehicle
$4.00 per single-occupant vehicle
$2.00 per pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.
For more information, please contact the park at 904-461-2033 or click the event website link.
