International E-Waste Day
2025-10-14 07:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Tillman Ridge Landfill, 3005 Allen Nease Road, Elkton, FL, 32033, United States
International E-Waste Day
Recycle anything with a plug, battery, or cable on International E-Waste Day! The goal of the day is to raise awareness about how and why we should recycle old electronics.
When: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Examples include:
* Electrotonic Toys
* Ecigarettes
* Power Tools
* Smoke Detectors
* Wearables
* Smart Home Gadgets
* Ebikes and Escooters
* Simply Cables
Drop-off Information
Old electronics can always be brought to one of the county’s drop-off locations during operating hours:
Monday-Friday, 7:00am-6:00pm | Saturday, 7:00am-1:00pm. Free of charge!
Click the event website link for all additional information.

Moonlight Paddleboard Trip
2025-10-16 17:30 - 20:00 | Riverfront Park, 4065 State Road 13, St. Augustine, FL, 32259, United States
Join SJC Parks & Rec naturalists for a guided Moonlight Paddleboard trip through the quiet beauty and calm waters of Palmo Cove under the moon’s glow. Enjoy the calm waters, cool breezes, and starlit skies.
When: Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 5:30pm-8:00pm
Where: Riverfront Park Kayak Launch
Fee Schedule:
$20.00 — SJC Resident Providing Own Board
$30.00 — Non SJC Resident Providing Own Board
$40.00 — SJC Resident Using a County Board
$50.00 — Non SJC Resident Using a County Board
Ages: 5+
Click the event website link to register!

GTM Beach Exploration
2025-10-18 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-15 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-20 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.

GTM Wildflower Course
2025-10-18 10:00 - 11:30 | GTM Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach,, FL, 32082, United States
GTM Wildflower Course
Join us at GTM for a 5-week Wildflower Course. Experience the beauty and science of native Florida wildflowers! The course blends classroom instruction with real-world fieldwork. Instructor Richard Thomas will teach you how to identify and appreciate the diverse wildflowers of the GTM Research Reserve.
Class Days: Saturdays, September 20 through October 18, 2025 — 10:00am-11:30am
Where: GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center – Classroom 2
What You Will Learn:
* September 20 — Introduction to GTM Habitats & Florida Wildflowers
Overview of barrier islands, marshes, and microclimates that shape local plant life.
* September 27 — Plant Parts & ID Practice
Learn key leaf and flower structures; practice with real samples in the garden.
* October 4 — Backyard Wildflowers & Invasives
Tips for native gardening at home and how to recognize invasive species.
* October 11 — Observation Ethics & Technology
Explore tools like iNaturalist and best practices for plant photography and documentation.
* October 18 — Guided Field Session
Apply your new knowledge on GTM’s trails in a hands-on guided walk.
Cost: $175.00 — Members of Friends of the GTM Reserve | $225.00 — Non-Members
Click the event website link for all additional information and to register.

Marine Conservation Walk
2025-10-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-05 13:30 - 14:30 | Mussallem Beachfront Park, 3365 Coastal Highway, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Join SJC Parks & Rec for a relaxing and scenic walk along the beach. During the walk, learn about the health of the local ecosystem and how it’s impacting some of our most iconic species. Learn what you can do to protect this important habitat! Led in partnership with the Wild Lessons Marine Biology Team.
When:
Saturday, October 18, 2025 — 1:00pm-2:00pm
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 — 1:30pm-2:30pm
Where: Mussallem Beachfront Park
All ages welcome!
Free to attend. However, please click the event website link to register.

GTM River to Sea Preserve Trail Walk
2025-10-22 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-10 09:00 - 11:00 | River to Sea Preserve, 9805 N Ocean Shore Blvd, Palm Coast, FL, 32137, United States
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
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 — 9:00am-11:00am
Where: meet at River to Sea Pavilion
Remember to wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. Bring insect repellent and your own, reusable water bottle. Don’t forget your binoculars and/or camera.
Event is Free; however …. Reservations are Required. Click the event website link to reserve your spot today!

GTM Beach Cleanup
2025-10-25 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-22 09:00 - 11:00 | GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082, United States
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 trash bags that are provided. If you have your own, please bring them. Then you’ll be directed to a specific beach for cleanup.
No need to sign up ahead of time. Open to the public. Just show up to lend a hand.
Don’t forget to bring your sunscreen, hat, insect repellent, and reusable water bottle!
Questions? Call 904-380-8600
Image used is from GTM event.
Please Note: There is no September cleanup. Instead we are participating in the International Coastal Cleanup on September 20.

GTM Guided Exploration Hike
2025-11-01 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-06 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.
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.

Nature Journaling at GTM
2025-11-06 09:50 - 12:00, 2025-12-04 09:50 - 12:00 | GTM Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach,, FL, 32082, United States
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.
Meet at the Visitor Center lobby for the location.
Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes. A hat, insect repellent, reusable water bottle, sunscreen, and binoculars are recommended.
Free – however, please click the event website link to register … and for all additional information.
There is a $3.00 fee if you park at the Guana Dam.

Family Seining
2025-11-08 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Guana Dam, 505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra, FL, 32082, United States
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. You’ll learn about the animals and their roles in Guana Lake.
All necessary gear including waders and boots will be provided.
Be sure to bring your insect repellent, sunscreen, water (including reusable water bottle) and hat … and wear appropriate clothing for outdoors. You might want to bring your binoculars and/or camera as well.
Space is limited! Reserve a spot online by clicking on the event website link.
The event is free; however, there is a $3 per vehicle parking fee.

The Dish Rack Comedy Show
2025-11-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Third Space Improv, 200 Malaga Street, #7, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Get ready to roll in the aisles with The Dish Rack Comedy Show! Orlando comedian, Gregory Metts, hosts this stand up comedy showcase.
With relatable jokes and witty observations, this is a stand up comedy show about finding the humor in domestic struggles and the absurdity of everyday life. The comedians will be dishing out the laughs all night.
When: Saturday, November 8, 2025 — 8:00pm-10:00pm
Where: Third Space Improv
Third Space offers beer, wine, soft drinks, fresh popcorn, and other snacks in the Laughter Lounge 30 minutes before the show.
There’s free parking in front of the studio.
This show is for audience members 18+.
Tickets: $20.00 Advance | $25.00 Door
To purchase your tickets and for more information about this show, click the event website link.

Evenings at Whitney Public Lecture Series
2025-11-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Lohman Auditorium at Whitney Lab, 9505 Ocean Shore Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
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.
November’s lecture is “Smells Drive Interactions in the Ocean, Even for Those Without Noses”. The speaker will be Dr. Julia Kubanek, School of Biological Sciences and School of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology.
When: 2nd Thursday of Month — 6:00pm-7:00pm || Fall — September-December / Summer — January-May
The lectures are free as well as parking. No reservations are necessary … just show up.
Online options are also available.
Click on the event website link for all additional details.

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band in Concert
2025-11-15 19:30 | Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082, United States
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band is in concert at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Celebrating over 45 years since their founding in 1977!
GRAMMY Award-winning, New Orleans-based, the band has taken the traditional foundation of brass band music and incorporated it into a blend of genres – including bebop jazz, funk, and R&B/soul. This unique sound is described by the band as a “musical gumbo”. It has allowed them to tour across five continents and more than thirty countries, record twelve studio albums, and collaborate with a range of artists from Modest Mouse to Widespread Panic to Norah Jones.
This world-famous music machine’s name is synonymous with genre-bending romps and high-octane performances. The Band’s current lineup includes Roger Lewis ( baritone sax/vocals), Gregory Davis (trumpet/vocals), Kirk Joseph (sousaphone), Trevarri Huff-Boone (tenor sax/vocals), Stephen Walker (trombone/vocals), Julian Addison (drums), and Takeshi Shimmura (guitar).
Doors Open 6:30pm | Show 7:30pm
Click the event website link for all the details including ticket prices. Tickets can also be purchased at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Box Office … open seven days a week from 7:00am to 5:00pm – only accepting credit / debit cards for payment.

Day of Thanks
2025-11-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Beluthahatchee Park, 1523 State Road 13, St. Johns, FL, 32259, United States
Join SJC Parks & Rec at the Hart House in Beluthahatchee Park for a Day of Thanks. Helps beautify the park by planting native, Florida-friendly species. All equipment needed will be provided.
When: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 (changed from November 6) — 10:00am-1:00pm
Please wear your closed-toed shoes and pants. And, bring water and snacks.
All ages welcome!
Click the event website link to register.

Durbin Creek Kayaking
2025-11-20 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Durbin Creek Kayak Launch, 155 Bartram Market Dr., St. Johns, FL, 32259, United States
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 — Non SJC Resident Providing Own Boat
$40.00 — SJC Resident Using a County Boat
$50.00 — Non SJC Resident Using a County Boat
Ages: 5+
For additional information, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0335.
Click the event website link to register! Please note … there is no longer a pre-registration process.

America Recycles Day Event
2025-11-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Solid Waste Facility, 601 Riberia Street, St. Augstine, FL, 32084, United States
Be sure to join the City of St. Augustine for the America Recycles Day Event! Free to City of St. Augustine and St. Johns County residents. At this annual community event there is document shredding and disposal of used oil and electronics.
When: Friday, November 21, 2025 | 9:00am-1:00pm
Where: Solid Waste Facility
Document Shredding
* 5 box limit per resident. Watch as we shred your documents! Please remove binder clips prior to drop-off!
Used Cooking Oils
* vegetable oil, peanut oil, canola oil, etc. No Motor oil!
Holiday Lights & Batteries
* car, tool, and household
Outdated & Broken “E-waste” (electronic devices)
* computers, printers, laptops, and cell phones.
NO HAZARDOUS WASTE OR TVs. NO MOTOR OIL
Click the event website link for the complete list of items being accepted.

Lullaby of the Rivers Pop-Up Festival
2025-11-22 11:00 - 17:00 | Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
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
The All-star lineup includes the likes of:
* Acoustic Anomaly
* Bad Dog Mama
* Bear & Robert
* Buffalo Rose
* Dave Besley & Sue Wescott
* Duffy Bishop Band
* John Dickie IV
* Katherine Archer
There will be exhibitors on hand teaching people about the environment, especially Florida’s rivers, and explore how nature inspires the arts. They include:
* NE Florida Sierra Club
* Bee Augustine
* Lullaby of the Rivers
* and others
Activities and workshops invite the whole family to participate. Bamboo river sticks are a festival favorite, cut to size and ready to personalize while learning how to use them. Vendors offer an array of their own nature-inspired wares and provide favorite festival foods and beverages.
Stick around afterwards for the premier of Ancient City Limits Concert, a ticketed event in the Limelight’s Black Box.

Military Veteran Fishing Class - John Boats
2025-11-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Trout Creek Park, 6795 Collier Road, St. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
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 Boat Ramp
Join us out on the water in John Boats … in search of some freshwater “monsters”. Class consists of hands-on activities as well as an opportunity to go fishing. Bring your own equipment if possible. If necessary, gear can be provided.
Participants must possess a valid shoreline saltwater fishing license or fall under the exempt criteria determined by FWC. Click for Saltwater Shoreline Fishing Information.
Click event website link to register. Questions? Call 904-209-0335.

Weed Wrangle
2025-12-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Vilano Beach Pavilion, 2752 Anahma Dr., Vilano Beach, FL, 32084, United States
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 bring water, wear sunscreen and long pants, and closed-toed shoes for safety.
Please click the event website link to register.
Questions? Call 904-209-0331.

Evenings at Whitney Public Lecture Series
2025-12-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Lohman Auditorium at Whitney Lab, 9505 Ocean Shore Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
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.
December’s lecture is titled Locomoting in a Turbulent World and features Dr. Mimi Koehl. She’s Professor of the Graduate School, Department of Integrative Biology, University of California Berkeley.
When: 2nd Thursday of Month — 6:00pm-7:00pm || Fall — September-December / Summer — January-May
The lectures are free as well as parking. No reservations are necessary … just show up.
Online options are also available.
Click on the event website link for all additional details.
