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.
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 for a brief orientation and instructions. That's where you'll pick up gloves and [...]
Join SJC Parks & Rec Naturalists for guided Durbin Creek Kayaking. Explore scenic Durbin Creek; learn about its' unique history and diverse wildlife. Meet at the Durbin Creek Kayak Launch. Dates | Time: Thursday, November 20 or Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 10:00am-1:00pm Fee Schedule: $20.00 -- SJC Resident Providing Own Boat $30.00 -- [...]
Lullaby of the Rivers Pop-Up Festival Join us at the Limelight Theatre for the "Free" Lullaby of the Rivers Pop-Up Festival. There will be outstanding entertainers in musical traditions of folk, Americana, jazz, and blues providing memorable performances! Along with vendors and exhibitors. When: Saturday, November 22, 2025 -- 11:00am-5:00pm Where: Limelight Theatre Parking Lot [...]
Veterans … be sure to sign up for the free Military Veteran Fishing class that is being offered. The monthly program is designed in partnership with the VA to provide military veterans of all abilities an opportunity to gain skills and knowledge about fishing. Date|Time: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 — 9:00am-12:00pm Location: Trout Creek Park [...]
Join nature journaling instructor Elaine Bergstrom for 'Nature Journaling at GTM Research Reserve'. Usually held on the first Thursday of the month (except for January and July) from 9:50am-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. [...]
Join SJC Parks Naturalist Will Pate for Weed Wrangle ... help protect our local parks and green spaces! Hands-on removal of mother of millions which can easily be hand-pulled. Together we can make a difference! When: Friday, December 5, 2025 from 1:00pm-3:00pm Where: Vilano Beach Pavilion All necessary supplies will be provided. We recommend you [...]
Join us at the Guana Trailhead on the first Saturday of the month from 9:00am-11:00am for a GTM Guided Exploration Hike. 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 [...]
Join GTM National Estuarine Research Reserve for the Marineland River to Sea Preserve Trail Walk. You'll learn about Florida's moss-laden trees, seasonal flowering shrubs and Native American customs. That includes how they used various plants for food, beverage and medicine. When: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 -- 9:00am-11:00am Wednesday, November 19, 2025 -- 9:00am-11:00am [...]
2025-2026 Evenings at Whitney Public Lecture Series Join us at Whitney Laboratory for Marine Studies for the Free public lecture series. Presentations are on current science topics plus subjects from ongoing research programs at the lab. Speakers are recognized experts in their fields who welcome questions and discussion. When: 2nd Thursday of Month -- 6:00pm-7:00pm [...]
Join GTM Research Reserve staff and/or volunteers on the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9:00am-11:00am for a guided Family Seining activity. Please meet at the Guana Dam Recreational Area 15 minutes prior. Visitors will get the chance to pull a seine net through Guana Lake collecting species of fish, crabs and other marine life. [...]