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.
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: [...]
Join Parks Naturalist Will Pate for a Butler Beach History Walk on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 -- 9:00am-10:00am. St. Johns County coastal areas have lots of stories to tell and Butler Beach's is historically significant. Walk back in time and learn about the rich African-American history here at our doorsteps. Explore the rich past of [...]
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. [...]
Join a Park Ranger at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park on the First Friday of the month for a Garden Walk. Learn about the history of Washington Oaks while exploring the beautiful formal gardens. There's something new to see each month. Meet in the Garden parking lot at 10:00am. Walk is approximately one hour. No [...]
Fish Island Preserve Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Join the City of St. Augustine on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 11:00am when they hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Fish Island Preserve. The event is to recognize the completed acquisition of the Fish Island Preserve in-holding property and offer tours to attendees following the event. The public is invited [...]
Kick off Super Bowl Weekend by joining SJC Parks & Rec at Treaty Park for Movie in the Park. Enjoy the heartwarming sports comedy ... The Game Plan. Perfect for all ages! Bring your blankets and chairs. Wear your favorite football attire. Oh, and don't forget the snacks! When: Friday, February 7, 2025 -- 6:00pm-9:00pm [...]
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. [...]
Join us at The Lightner Museum for Jazz in the Garden. Enjoy listening to live music in the Radzinski Family Garden from The House Cats ... St. Augustine's longest running Jazz Ensemble. They've been grooving for nearly three decades with a collection of 1930s and 1940s jazz, swing, and jump blues. Date | Time: Thursday, [...]
Come out to the Valentine's Day Beach Cleanup - Friday, February 14, 2025 from 10:00am-1:00pm. Join the GTM Research Reserve and show some "Love" for the Beach. Meet at the Middle Beach Parking Lot between 10:00am-11:00am. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Participants will receive a complimentary water bottle. Spend as much or as [...]
Join SJC Parks & Rec for a romantic Trout Creek Valentine's Kayak Trip at sunset. Celebrate love and nature surrounded by lush scenery and a beautiful sky. Enjoy the tranquility in this beautiful location. A perfect blend of romance and adventure. When: Friday, February 14, 2025 | 4:00pm-6:30pm Meet at the Trout Creek Boat Ramp. [...]
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 [...]
If You Can Name It, You Can Love It - A Course in Birding This five-week course in birding at the GTM is being led by Linda Burek, a certified Florida Master Naturalist. She was the lead compiler for the St. Augustine Christmas Bird Count 2018-2021. Linda has also participated in weekly counts of nesting [...]
Join SJC Parks & Rec for their monthly Nature Book Club ... centered around celebrating our natural areas. Come share your love for nature and literature! Now at Canopy Shores Park Pavilion the 3rd Wednesday and Beluthahatchee Park Hart House the 4th Wednesday -- 9:30am-10:30am. February, March, and April Book Club Information February The Serviceberry [...]
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 [...]
Be sure to sign up for the GTM Research Reserve 6-week Fishing 101 Clinic with instructor Donna Frantz! Have fun learning the basics of fishing. When: February 20 - March 1, 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2025 | 9:00am-11:00am You'll learn: * Fish identification * Fishing rules and regulations * Knot tying * Rig making [...]
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 [...]
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, February 26, 2025 -- 9:00am-11:00am Location: Frank Butler Park [...]
Join SJC Parks & Rec for their monthly Nature Book Club ... centered around celebrating our natural areas. Come share your love for nature and literature! Now at Canopy Shores Park Pavilion the 3rd Wednesday and Beluthahatchee Park Hart House the 4th Wednesday -- 9:30am-10:30am. February and March Book Club Information February The Serviceberry by [...]
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: [...]
Homeschool Birding Calling all homeschoolers ... join SJC Parks & Rec and St. Johns Regional Audobon for an exciting program all about birds! Join them for a morning walk where students will get the opportunity to learn birding skills and techniques. Discover the fascinating world of local birds. If you have binoculars, be sure [...]
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: Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 9:00am-11:00am Where: Vilano Beach Pavilion All necessary supplies will be provided. We recommend you [...]