GTM Beach Exploration
2025-11-15 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-20 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

"Yes Dog!" - Improv + Dog Training
2025-11-15 13:30 - 14:45, 2025-11-22 13:30 - 14:45, 2025-12-06 13:30 - 14:45, 2025-12-13 13:30 - 14:45 | Third Space Improv, 200 Malaga Street, #7, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
“Yes Dog!” – Improv + Dog Training
Discover a 6-week, one-of-a-kind course that blends improvisational play with force-free dog training to help you and your dog build connection, confidence, and joy. Train with laughter! Connect with presence! Grow together!
Each week pairs an improv principle with a training concept, guiding you to celebrate small wins, turn mistakes into opportunities, and see your dog as a true partner in life’s improv scene.
When: Saturdays, November 1 – December 13, 2025 (No class Thanksgiving weekend) | 1:30pm–2:45pm
Where: Third Space Improv
What You’ll Gain:
• Deeper trust and understanding with your dog
• Confidence to respond creatively to challenges
• Stronger communication and connection through play
• More joy, less stress—for both ends of the leash
Details:
• 6 weeks – 75 minutes per session
• Includes improv warm-ups, partner exercises with dogs, training practice, & reflection
• Small group size for personalized attention
Requirements:
• Dogs must be friendly and comfortable with people and other dogs
• Flat collar or harness with a standard leash up to 8 feet
• Current vaccinations required
• Humans should come ready to play, laugh, and learn—no acting experience needed!
• If you’re unsure whether your dog is ready, contact The P.E.T. Impact for a brief pre-class consultation: 904-217-9287
Cost: $299.00
The P.E.T. (Partnership Enrichment Training) Impact helps pets and their human friends make the most of their relationship. Owner, and Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Suzanne Cardiff, treats the dog as a whole, meeting the dog’s emotional, mental, and physical needs, respecting the dog’s individual nature, preferences, and abilities. In doing so, problem dogs remain in loving homes avoiding local shelters and all dogs (and owners) are seen and heard.
Third Space Improv has ADA-accessible studios, stage, and rest room. here is free parking available in front of Third Space.
Click the event website link to register and for additional information.

Guided Bird Walk at Anastasia
2025-11-18 08:15 - 10:00, 2025-12-21 08:15 - 10:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Road, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Guided Bird Walk at Anastasia
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
October: Saturday the 4th & Wednesday the 29th
November: Sunday the 3rd & Tuesday the 18th
December: 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.

Auggie's Storytime
2025-11-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Vaill Point Park, 630 Vaill Point Rd, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
Join SJC Parks & Rec for Auggie’s Storytime … geared towards toddler age kids and their families. Auggie is a wise and friendly gopher tortoise who loves to share fascinating stories about the world around him. That includes the secret lives of his animal friends to the wonders of nature that he’s discovered during his long life.
His calm and thoughtful demeanor makes Auggie the perfect guide for young learners who are curious and nature and the creatures who inhabit it. Auggie teaches valuable lessons about friendship, teamwork, patience, and the importance of protecting wildlife! His shell may be sturdy, but his heart is soft. And, he’s eager to pass on his knowledge. His tales will captivate young minds, inspiring a love for the planet.
When: 3rd Thursday of Month — 10:00am-11:00am
Where: Vaill Point Park Pavilion
Free to attend. However, please click the event website link to register — adults please register with your children!
Call 904-209-0335 for additional information.

Family Bird Walk
2025-11-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Vaill Point Park, 630 Vaill Point Rd, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
Join SJC Parks & Rec and St. Johns Regional Audubon for a Family Bird Walk! It’s a great way to connect with nature and have some family-friendly fun at the same time.
Enjoy a walk around the county’s beautiful parks and natural areas while learning essential birding skills and techniques. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this fun and educational walk introduces you to the fascinating world of local bird species.
Don’t forget your binoculars! Sunscreen and bug spray as well as your reusable water bottle.
Date | Time: Saturday, November 22, 2025 — 10:00am-11:30am
Where: Vaill Point Park Pavilion
Event is Free! However, please click event website link to register.

Dolphin Walk
2025-11-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Vilano Beach Pavilion, 2752 Anahma Dr., Vilano Beach, FL, 32084, United States
Join St. Johns County Parks Naturalist for a Dolphin Walk on Vilano Beach at sunset. On your guided walk, learn all about bottlenose dolphins … their natural history, behavior, and conservation. And, if you’re lucky, you might just see some! Plus, you’ll get to enjoy the sunset. Led in partnership with the Wild Lessons Marine Biology Team.
Meet at the Vilano Beach Pavilion
Dates | Time:
Saturday, October 25, 2025 — 5:30pm-6:30pm
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 — 4:00pm-5:00pm
Free … and open to all ages. However, please click the event website link to RSVP.
Questions? Call 904-209-0331.

St. Augustine Bird Expo 2025
2025-12-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Renaissance World Golf Village Convention Center, 500 S Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, 32092, United States
Stop by Renaissance World Golf Village Convention Center for the St. Augustine Bird Expo. Come join us for a day full of fun with the family.
When: Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 9:00am-3:00pm
Your “One Stop” shop for all of your feathered friends supplies. There will be a large selection of birds, toys, cages, food, stands and much more all in one place for the general public.
Ask the vendors questions and see which bird will be the best suited for your family. Get oriented on what is the proper diet, what kind of cage, stand or toys are better suited for your feathered friend.
Please don’t bring your pet bird or non-service dog for safety and insurance reasons!
Admission: $5.00 | Children 10 and under Free
For additional information, call 904-819-9506.
Images used are from the website.

GTM Guided Exploration Hike
2026-01-03 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-02 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-06 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-01 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Guana Trailhead, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082, United States
Join us at the Guana Trailhead on the first Saturday of the month from 9:00am-11:00am for a GTM Guided Exploration Hike. Please Note … there is no hike on July 4, 2026.
Learn about the cultural history of the Guana Peninsula as well as the natural biodiversity of the reserve. Find out about the peninsula’s 5,000 years of human history, including how native peoples used estuarine resources. What was European plantation life like? What are the current efforts to learn about and save these resources?
Meet at the GTM Research Reserve’s Trailhead Pavilion located West of the Guana Dam around 8:45am; hike begins at 9:00am.
Wear clothing appropriate for the season as well as comfortable, closed toe shoes. Don’t forget your bug spray, sunscreen, and your reusable water bottle (can be filled onsite). And, of course, your binoculars and/or camera.
The event is free, but there is a $3.00 per vehicle parking fee. Cash only.
Please RSVP by clicking on the event website link to register.

GTM Beach Exploration
2026-01-17 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-21 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-21 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-18 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-16 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-20 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-18 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-15 09:00 - 11:00 | GTM Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach,, FL, 32082, United States
Join GTM Research Reserve docents for a Beach Exploration walk the entire family will enjoy. A “Beaches 101” experience, you’ll learn about the animals that call the beach home while collecting seashells and sharks teeth.
When: 3rd Saturday of the month | 9:00am-11:00am
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.
