See all St. Augustine, Florida has to offer. Visit the Nation’s Oldest City.
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 the Friends of Anastasia on their annual First Day Hike at Anastasia State Park. A park ranger will guide you on a 2-mile hike through Anastasia’s Marsh Trail along Salt Run and our Ancient Dunes Trail through our shaded maritime hammock. Discover the park’s natural communities while exploring these unique trails. When: January 1, [...]
Join the Friends of Anastasia on their annual First-Day Cleanup at Anastasia State Park on January 1, 2025 from 8:30am-10:30am. Help start the year off with a healthy beach and a clean park! Suggested items to bring are gloves, comfortable walking shoes, drinking water, bug spray and sunscreen. The park will have buckets and trash [...]
Start off the New Year with one of SJC Parks & Rec's First of the Year Hikes for 2025. From one of three locations. The guided hikes are 3 to 4 miles long and will take you through diverse habitats. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature while learning about the local wildlife, plants, and [...]
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 SJC Parks & Rec for their monthly Nature Book Club ... centered around celebrating our natural areas. Now at both Canopy Shores Park and Beluthahatchee Park. January's Book Club Information The book is The Making of an American Sea by Jack E Davis Wednesday, January 8, 2025 -- 9:30am-10:30am -- at Canopy Shores Wednesday, [...]
The monthly Military Veteran Kayaking program was designed in partnership with the VA to provide military veterans the opportunity to kayak the unique waterways in St. Johns County. On February 13, 2025 from 10:00am-1:00pm, explore the saltwater marsh of Moultrie Creek. Meet at the Moultrie Creek Boat Ramp. Free. However, please click the event website [...]
Attention all plant lovers .... head to the Plant Sale at Washington Oaks. Held the second Saturday of the month from 10:00am-1:00pm, the 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 among the selections [...]
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 [...]
Arbor Day Ceremony The City of St. Augustine's 42nd Annual Arbor Day Ceremony will take place on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:00am in the Plaza de la Constitución. Ceremony Information There will be remarks by Mayor Nancy Sikes-Kline and Street Tree Advisory Committee (STAC) Chair, Fremont Latimer, along with the planting of one large [...]
Calling all homeschoolers to the Homeschool Instant Photography Workshop at Canopy Shores Park. Join SJC Parks & Rec for some fun with nature photography using old-school Polaroid Instant Cameras. Students will learn the basics of instant photography using classic cameras to capture unique moments. Each participant gets to go home with 8 unique photos! When: [...]
Join Serenity Yoga in the Radzinski Family Garden on the Trefry Family Green for Yoga in the Garden. Located at the rear of the Lightner Museum. Date | Time: 3rd Saturday of the Month (usually) | 8:30am - 9:30am Participants...please bring water, your yoga mat or towel and props if needed. Cost: Donation based All [...]
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 [...]
SJC Parks & Rec has partnered with Kelly Tesiero of Nurture Nature to teach about native plants in a Native Landscaping Workshop. Learn Winter sowing techniques to easily grow wildflowers from seed that will attract songbirds to your yard. All participants will take home at least 4 different plants that can grow from seed. Where: [...]
Calling all bird lovers .... come meet the birds on a Guided Bird Walk at Anastasia State Park. Observe a diverse variety of shore birds, seabirds, and wading birds. Proudly part of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. This fun and informative walk is open to participants of all birding levels. Dates | Time [...]
A free Military Veteran Fishing class is being offered on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. The program is designed to provide military veterans of all abilities an opportunity to gain skills and knowledge about fishing. When: 9:00am-11:00am Where: Usina Boat Ramp Pavilion During "Knot Tying" you'll learn all about knot tying and all kinds of jargon [...]
Join SJC Parks & Rec at the Canopy Shores Pavilion for Parks & Crafts - Jackson Pollock-Style Art Program. Discover the freedom of abstract expression. Perfect for unleashing creativity and having fun! Designed for complete beginners. When: Friday, January 24, 2025 -- 10:00am-11:30am Pollock was an American painter - an abstract expressionist artist who was [...]
Trash Bash Beach Cleanup 2025 Make a resolution to keep St. Johns County beautiful! Open to everyone! Help remove litter & debris from our beaches and start the new year off right on Friday, January 24, 2025 from 1:00pm-4:00pm! St. Johns County is teaming up with St. Johns River State College for their Vikings Day [...]
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 [...]
Musicians of all skill levels are welcome to the Gamble Jam Session "Jam Out" at Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area. Musicians gather to play in remembrance of James Gamble Rogers IV. He was a renowned folk singer, entertainer and storyteller and the park was renamed after him. Bring a chair and instrument and join [...]
Ancient Dunes Trail Hike at Anastasia State Park Enjoy a guided hike through the Anastasia State Park's ancient dunes shaded by a maritime hammock. Discover the park’s natural communities while exploring this unique trail. Although only a mile long, this hike is more challenging than our other trails due to the natural sloping landscape. Date|Time: [...]