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 GTM Research Reserve and the National Park Service for a guided Matanzas Inlet Hike on Thursday, January 4, 2024 -- 9:30am-11:30am. Explore the ever-changing shoreline, tidal flats, beaches, dunes, dune vegetation, birds and wildlife on this guided, interpretive hike. Meet at the Matanzas Inlet West Parking Lot. Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. Dress appropriately for [...]
Join St. Johns County Naturalists for a guided Deep Creek Kayak Trip. Paddle the creek and learn about the unique history and diverse wildlife of the area. Enjoy the scenery of this conservation land. Date | Time: 10:00am-1:00pm | Thursday and Friday - January 4 & 5, 2024 Fee Schedule: $20.00 -- SJC Resident Providing [...]
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. Meet in the Garden parking lot at 10:00am. Walk is approximately one hour. No registration required. Included with park entry fee. [...]
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: the GTM NERR program overview | Volunteer Rules & Responsibilities [...]
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 [...]
Coquina Rock Beach Walks at Washington Oaks Join park volunteer Jim Gleason on this beach walk exploring the second largest outcropping of coquina rock on the Atlantic Coast. On this "up close" encounter, discover the inhabitants of the rock as well as the geological makeup. Explore the rock itself; gain a better understanding of the [...]
Join Parks Naturalist Kelly Ussia on Friday, January 12, 2024 for Treasures of the Beach, an engaging walk/talk about the amazing treasures you can find at the beach. Where | When: Mussallem Beachfront Park / Beach Walkover | 2:00pm-3:00pm Our beaches are constantly changing and bringing new items up for us to see. Shells, sea [...]
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. Visitors will get the chance to pull a seine net through Guana Lake. Collect species of fish, crabs and other marine life. Learn about the animals and their roles in Guana Lake. All [...]
Join the Friends of Washington Oaks for the Plant Sale at Washington Oaks from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Held the second Saturday of the month. The plant 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 [...]
Join SJC Parks & Rec for Parks & Crafts at Canopy Shores ... Friday, January 19, 2024 and/or Saturday, February 3, 2024 - 10:00am-11:30am. Leaf Print Painting is for everyone .... from those who are amazing artists already to those of us who struggle to even color within the lines. Enjoy a fun morning of [...]
