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.
St. Johns County is hosting their Annual free Christmas "Treecycling" Program for residents wishing to recycle their Christmas trees after the holiday. Help reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills during the holidays. Trees will be recycled and used as mulch in St. Johns County Parks. Artificial trees are not accepted. Please […]
St. Johns County is hosting their Annual free Christmas "Treecycling" Program for residents wishing to recycle their Christmas trees after the holiday. Help reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills during the holidays. Trees will be recycled and used as mulch in St. Johns County Parks. Artificial trees are not accepted. Please […]
St. Johns County is hosting their Annual free Christmas "Treecycling" Program for residents wishing to recycle their Christmas trees after the holiday. Help reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills during the holidays. Trees will be recycled and used as mulch in St. Johns County Parks. Artificial trees are not accepted. Please […]
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 [...]
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, [...]
St. Johns County is hosting their Annual free Christmas "Treecycling" Program for residents wishing to recycle their Christmas trees after the holiday. Help reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills during the holidays. Trees will be recycled and used as mulch in St. Johns County Parks. Artificial trees are not accepted. Please [...]
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 [...]
St. Johns County is hosting their Annual free Christmas "Treecycling" Program for residents wishing to recycle their Christmas trees after the holiday. Help reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills during the holidays. Trees will be recycled and used as mulch in St. Johns County Parks. Artificial trees are not accepted. Please [...]
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 SJC Parks & Rec for The Last Cast Fishing Program ... an unforgettable fishing experience where you can reel in the "big one"! Whether you're a seasoned angler or new to the sport, this is your chance to fish in the serene beauty of the setting sun. When: Friday, January 3, 2025 -- 3:30pm-5:30pm [...]
St. Johns County is hosting their Annual free Christmas "Treecycling" Program for residents wishing to recycle their Christmas trees after the holiday. Help reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills during the holidays. Trees will be recycled and used as mulch in St. Johns County Parks. Artificial trees are not accepted. Please [...]
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 […]
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 […]
St. Johns County is hosting their Annual free Christmas "Treecycling" Program for residents wishing to recycle their Christmas trees after the holiday. Help reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills during the holidays. Trees will be recycled and used as mulch in St. Johns County Parks. Artificial trees are not accepted. Please […]
St. Johns County is hosting their Annual free Christmas "Treecycling" Program for residents wishing to recycle their Christmas trees after the holiday. Help reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills during the holidays. Trees will be recycled and used as mulch in St. Johns County Parks. Artificial trees are not accepted. Please […]
St. Johns County is hosting their Annual free Christmas "Treecycling" Program for residents wishing to recycle their Christmas trees after the holiday. Help reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills during the holidays. Trees will be recycled and used as mulch in St. Johns County Parks. Artificial trees are not accepted. Please […]
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 January 9, 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 […]
Join SJC Parks Naturalist Will Pate on Friday, January 10, 2025 from 1:30pm-3:30pm for Weed Wrangle. Take part in a statewide volunteer effort to help rescue our public parks and green spaces from invasive species! Hands-on removal of harmful trees, vines and flowering shrubs. Meet at the Vilano Beach Pavilion. All necessary supplies will be […]
Join Will from SJC Parks & Rec for a leisurely Bike Ride Tour and learn the history of Hastings and Armstrong. Meet at the Cora C. Harrison Preserve in Hastings. From there, participants will bike to Armstrong and back on a paved bike path. Date | Time: Friday, December 20, 2024 | 9:30am-12:30pm -- All […]
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 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 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 […]
Join Parks & Rec for Auggie's Storytime ... geared towards toddler age kids and their families. Auggie is a wise and friendly gopher tortoise who loves to share fascinating stories about the world around him. That includes the secret lives of his animal friends to the wonders of nature that he's discovered during his long […]
Join SJC County Parks & Rec on a Nocatee Kayak Trip. Adventure up the Tolomato River with a park naturalists who will teach you about the diverse wildlife of our marshes. When: Thursday and Saturday, January 16 & 18, 2025 -- 10:00am-1:00pm Fee Schedule: $20.00 -- SJC Resident Providing Own Boat $30.00 -- Non SJC […]
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 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: […]
Join SJC County Parks & Rec on a Nocatee Kayak Trip. Adventure up the Tolomato River with a park naturalists who will teach you about the diverse wildlife of our marshes. When: Thursday and Saturday, January 16 & 18, 2025 -- 10:00am-1:00pm Fee Schedule: $20.00 -- SJC Resident Providing Own Boat $30.00 -- Non SJC […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]