St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city, also holds the distinction of being one of the nation’s most charming. Whether you’re a longtime resident or visiting the area for the first time, we’ve gathered all the resources you need to find where to stay, what to do and other community information about our unique little village.
Join a SJC Parks Naturalist from 2:00pm-4:00pm on Friday, November 1, 2024 for Weed Wrangle. Take part in a statewide volunteer effort to help rescue our public parks and green spaces from invasive species! Hands-on removal of harmful trees, vines and flowering shrubs. Meet at the Vilano Beach Pavilion. All necessary supplies will be provided. [...]
Are you a new volunteer at GTM Research Reserve? Have you been to the GTM New Volunteer Orientation at the GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center? Not yet. Then be sure to check it out ... held the first Friday of the month. Time: 10:00am-11:30am Learn: the GTM NERR program overview | Volunteer Rules & Responsibilities [...]
Join nature journaling instructor Elaine Bergstrom for 'Nature Journaling at GTM Research Reserve' on the first Thursday of the month from 10:00am-12:00pm. Explore the wonders at the reserve! Each month will focus on a different topic using words, pictures, and numbers to learn more about what we observe. Meet at the Trailhead Pavilion picnic tables. [...]
Join the Friends of Washington Oaks for the Plant Sale at Washington Oaks from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Held the second Saturday of the month. The plant sale features a selection of flowers, plants, and bushes for your home, patio, or garden. Each month, a few new plants will be showcased. You might even find Florida Natives [...]
In the GTM Wildflowers Course, Richard Thomas will teach you everything you could ever want to know about wildflowers at the GTM Research Reserve (GTMNERR). Class Dates | Time: October 12, 19, & 26 and November 9 & 16 | 9:00am-10:30am Location: Classroom 2 at GTM Visitor Center Consisting of 5 sessions that will focus [...]
The 2024 Evenings at Whitney Public Lecture Series are free lectures presented at the UF Whitney Laboratory Lohman Auditorium. The series includes presentations on current science topics, as well as ongoing research programs at the Whitney Lab. The speakers are recognized experts in their field who welcome questions and discussion. The lectures are held in [...]
The City of St. Augustine is offering a Community Recycling & Shredding Event. Free to City of St. Augustine residents! Where: Solid Waste Facility When: Friday, November 15, 2024 | 9:00am-1:00pm Document Shredding * 5 box limit per resident. Watch as we shred your documents! Staples and paper clips do not need to be removed. [...]
In the GTM Wildflowers Course, Richard Thomas will teach you everything you could ever want to know about wildflowers at the GTM Research Reserve (GTMNERR). Class Dates | Time: October 12, 19, & 26 and November 9 & 16 | 9:00am-10:30am Location: Classroom 2 at GTM Visitor Center Consisting of 5 sessions that will focus [...]
Join GTM Research Reserve for the Marineland River to Sea Preserve Trail Walk from 9:00am-11:00am. Meet an interpretive guide at the River to Sea Pavilion; then follow the wooded trail to the Matanzas River at the River-to-Sea Preserve. Learn about Florida's moss-laden trees, seasonal flowering shrubs and Native American customs. That includes how they used various [...]
On the fourth Saturday of the month, help remove marine debris and microplastics off the beach during GTM Beach Cleanup -- 9:00am-11:00am. Enjoy the beautiful view and being out in nature while helping clean up the beach! Meet at the Visitor Center. That's where you'll pick up gloves and trash bags that are provided. Then [...]