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.
Mark your calendars for the Lullaby of the Rivers Festival 2025 .... in a new location ... the St. Augustine Amphitheatre! And, moved to Sunday, February 23, 2025 ... 10:00am-8:00pm! The mission of the Lullaby of the Rivers Festival is to awaken and nurture connections to nature in gatherings of all ages by using music [...]
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 [...]
On the first Thursday of the month (except for January) from 10:00am-12:00pm, join nature journaling instructor Elaine Bergstrom for 'Nature Journaling at GTM Research Reserve'. 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 [...]
GTM New Volunteer Orientation 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: * GTM NERR program overview * [...]
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. [...]
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 Visitor Center where you will [...]
Be sure to mark you calendars for the EPIC Flower & Garden Expo 2025 -- March 15 & 16! It's the 29th annual event! Rain or shine at Sykes Family Farms! Date | Time: Saturday, March 15, 2025 -- 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday, March 16, 2025 -- 10:00am-3:00pm Looking to enhance or revitalize your yard? Then this [...]
Be sure to mark you calendars for the EPIC Flower & Garden Expo 2025 -- March 15 & 16! It's the 29th annual event! Rain or shine at Sykes Family Farms! Date | Time: Saturday, March 15, 2025 -- 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday, March 16, 2025 -- 10:00am-3:00pm Looking to enhance or revitalize your yard? Then this [...]
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 [...]
On the first Thursday of the month (except for January) from 10:00am-12:00pm, join nature journaling instructor Elaine Bergstrom for 'Nature Journaling at GTM Research Reserve'. 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 [...]
