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.
Have you ever wanted to go on a modern-day treasure hunt? Well, you'll want to join Will (SJC Parks & Rec) for Geocaching 101 to learn what Geocaching is and how you can get started. Help SJC Parks & Rec celebrate Parks and Rec month with this Geocaching Passport Kickoff! Date | Time: Saturday, June [...]
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. [...]
Join us on Friday, July 5, 2024 for Night Under the Stars. St. Johns County Parks & Rec has partnered with Ancient City Astronomy Club (ACAC) for an educational evening that is out of this world! Bring your friends and family to learn more about the night sky.... the constellations, star names, and more. 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 [...]
A free, Military Veteran Paddleboarding program is being offered on Saturday, July 6, 2024 from 6:30pm-9:00pm. For any and all veterans who have served. Designed in partnership with the VA to provide the opportunity to explore the unique waterways of St. Johns County. This trip explores the waters of Palmo Cove in the evening. And, [...]
Summer is here and what better time to get outside and to head to Fort Matanzas for the Bird Walks and Classes being offered. Free of charge! Enjoy bird walks through the nature trails - you'll meet a variety of birds that call Fort Matanzas home. And, you can also learn to bird by ear. [...]
Join nature journaling instructor Elaine Bergstrom for 'Nature Journaling at GTM Research Reserve' on the first Thursday of the month from 10:00am-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. Meet at the Trailhead Pavilion picnic tables. [...]
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, except for the month of July. Time: 10:00am-11:30am Learn: the GTM NERR program [...]
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 [...]
