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.
Free Sustainable Recycling Event The City of St. Augustine has teamed with St. Johns County Utilities to offer the community a Free Sustainable Recycling Event. Where: * Francis Field -- 25 W Castillo Drive * Anastasia Island -- 840 West 16th Street (behind Parks & Rec office) -- Used Cooking Oil Only ** When: Wednesday, [...]
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. [...]
GTM Marineland River to Sea Preserve Trail Walk Join GTM National Estuarine Research Reserve for the Marineland River to Sea Preserve Trail Walk. Follow the wooded trail to the Matanzas River at the River-to-Sea Preserve. You'll learn about Florida's moss-laden trees, seasonal flowering shrubs and Native American customs. That includes how they used various plants [...]
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 [...]
Help remove marine debris and microplastics off the beach during GTM Beach Cleanup. Enjoy the beautiful view and being out in nature while helping clean up the beach! When: 4th Saturday of month | 9:00am-11:00am Meet at the Visitor Center for a brief orientation and instructions. That's where you'll pick up gloves and trash bags [...]
Treasures of the Beach Walk Join SJC Parks & Rec Parks Naturalist Kelly Ussia for this engaging walk on the beach. The beaches are constantly changing and bringing up new items to see. Learn how to identify these items. There could be shells, sea beans, sharks teeth, marine debris and more. When: Thursday, January 29, [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]