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 us at GTM for the 6-week Wildflower Course. Instructor Richard Thomas will teach you how to identify and appreciate the diverse wildflowers of the GTM Research Reserve. Class Days: Wednesdays, March 12 through April 16, 2025 -- 10:00am-12:00pm Where: GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center What You Will Learn: * Explore the habitats of the [...]
On the first Thursday of the month (except for January) from 9:50am-12:00pm, join nature journaling instructor Elaine Bergstrom for 'Nature Journaling at GTM Research Reserve'. 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 Visitor [...]
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 [...]
GTM New Volunteer Orientation Are you a new volunteer at GTM Research Reserve? Have you been to the GTM New Volunteer Orientation at the? Not yet. Then be sure to check it out ... held the first Friday of the month. Where: GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center Time: 10:00am-11:30am Learn: * GTM NERR program overview [...]
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 Fishing class is being offered on Wednesday, April 9, 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 "Oyster Habits", enjoy hands-on activities as well as an opportunity to go fishing. [...]
Join us at GTM for the 6-week Wildflower Course. Instructor Richard Thomas will teach you how to identify and appreciate the diverse wildflowers of the GTM Research Reserve. Class Days: Wednesdays, March 12 through April 16, 2025 -- 10:00am-12:00pm Where: GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center What You Will Learn: * Explore the habitats of the [...]
Calling any and all veterans who have served to the Military Veteran Kayaking trip. Explore Trout Creek; enjoy being out in nature. When: Thursday, April 10, 2025 from 10:00am-1:00pm Location: Trout Creek Park Boat Ramp Click the event website link to register. Designed in partnership with the VA to provide an opportunity for military veterans [...]
St Johns County Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale Join us for our Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale! We'll have landscape plants, houseplants, and vegetable seedlings available. We’ll also have garden art made by Master Gardeners for sale. And, we'll offer tours of the Demonstration Gardens on property. When: Friday and Saturday, April 11 & 12, [...]
Join St. Johns County for the Mussallem Beachfront Park Ribbon Cutting ... celebrating the official opening of the newly renovated park. It's a beautiful space for visitors and locals to enjoy the oceanfront! When: Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:30am Come check out the renovation and expansion!
Gamble Rogers Folk Festival 2025 Be sure to join us for the 30th annual Gamble Rogers Folk Festival -- April 11-13, 2025 at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds! Honoring "modern troubadour" James Gamble Rogers. The music festival features wonderful music and dancing, workshops and jam sessions, camping on site, food trucks, local artisans and craft vendors, [...]
St Johns County Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale Join us for our Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale! We'll have landscape plants, houseplants, and vegetable seedlings available. We’ll also have garden art made by Master Gardeners for sale. And, we'll offer tours of the Demonstration Gardens on property. When: Friday and Saturday, April 11 & 12, [...]
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 [...]
Gamble Rogers Folk Festival 2025 Be sure to join us for the 30th annual Gamble Rogers Folk Festival -- April 11-13, 2025 at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds! Honoring "modern troubadour" James Gamble Rogers. The music festival features wonderful music and dancing, workshops and jam sessions, camping on site, food trucks, local artisans and craft vendors, [...]
Gamble Rogers Folk Festival 2025 Be sure to join us for the 30th annual Gamble Rogers Folk Festival -- April 11-13, 2025 at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds! Honoring "modern troubadour" James Gamble Rogers. The music festival features wonderful music and dancing, workshops and jam sessions, camping on site, food trucks, local artisans and craft vendors, [...]
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 [...]
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 us at GTM for the 6-week Wildflower Course. Instructor Richard Thomas will teach you how to identify and appreciate the diverse wildflowers of the GTM Research Reserve. Class Days: Wednesdays, March 12 through April 16, 2025 -- 10:00am-12:00pm Where: GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center What You Will Learn: * Explore the habitats of the [...]
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 Beaches Go Green for the Earth Day Community Cleanup! Do your part in cleaning up the beach ... everyone is welcome! When: Saturday, April 19, 2025 -- 9:30am-11:30am Where: Mickler Beach Access & St. Augustine Beach Pier Look for the tent to sign in and get your supplies. No need to register in advance. [...]
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 [...]
Easter Sunrise Services St. Augustine 2025 - April 20 For your convenience, information is noted below for local Easter Sunday Sunrise Services in St. Augustine. Crescent Beach 7:00am at SR 206 Crescent Beach Ramp -- Crescent Beach Baptist Church Those planning on attending should bring chairs, blankets, or towels to sit on as these services [...]
Be sure to sign up for the GTM Illuminated Wild: Capturing Light, Life and Motion Photography Workshop. This immersive, hands-on workshop is with renowned photographers Lisa Langell, Dan Walters, and Mason Mullally. You'll explore the artistic potential of light, motion, and storytelling in bird and nature photography. When: Monday, April 21, 2025 -- 8:30am-4:00pm Where: [...]
Join the City of St. Augustine for one or several of the free Earth Week Community Events they are offering. Event Schedule | Information * Tuesday, April 22, 2025 -- 10:00am-12:00pm -- Fish Island Walking Tour. Learn about the history of the property and about the plants and animals living there. 15 Participants Max ... [...]
Earth Day Community Cleanup & Yoga Session Mark your calendars for the Earth Day Community Cleanup & Yoga Session. In celebration of Earth Day 2025! Join Matanzas Riverkeeper for a community beach cleanup, then relax and enjoy a yoga session on the beach with Now & Zen Studio. When: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 -- 5:30pm-7:30pm 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 [...]
2025 St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out Artists and art lovers ... mark your calendars for the 2025 St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out in historic St. Augustine is April 23-27. Celebrate St. Augustine's Old-World charm as well as its' architectural and coastal beauty through painting en plein air (outdoors). Be inspired! Observers can watch [...]
Mark your calendars .... Florida's Birding & Photo Fest 2025 is scheduled for April 23-27 at Celebration Hall - St. Anastasia. Nearly 100 photography and birding events ... seminars and field workshops led by renown photography leaders for beginning to advanced photographers. There will be ... * Workshops covering photographing birds of prey, birds in [...]
2025 St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out Artists and art lovers ... mark your calendars for the 2025 St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out in historic St. Augustine is April 23-27. Celebrate St. Augustine's Old-World charm as well as its' architectural and coastal beauty through painting en plein air (outdoors). Be inspired! Observers can watch [...]
Join the City of St. Augustine for one or several of the free Earth Week Community Events they are offering. Event Schedule | Information * Tuesday, April 22, 2025 -- 10:00am-12:00pm -- Fish Island Walking Tour. Learn about the history of the property and about the plants and animals living there. 15 Participants Max ... [...]
Mark your calendars .... Florida's Birding & Photo Fest 2025 is scheduled for April 23-27 at Celebration Hall - St. Anastasia. Nearly 100 photography and birding events ... seminars and field workshops led by renown photography leaders for beginning to advanced photographers. There will be ... * Workshops covering photographing birds of prey, birds in [...]
2025 St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out Artists and art lovers ... mark your calendars for the 2025 St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out in historic St. Augustine is April 23-27. Celebrate St. Augustine's Old-World charm as well as its' architectural and coastal beauty through painting en plein air (outdoors). Be inspired! Observers can watch [...]
The City of St. Augustine is offering a Community Recycling & Shredding Event. It's just one of the Earth Week Community Events that the City of offering. Free to City of St. Augustine and St. Johns County residents! When: Friday, April 25, 2025 | 9:00am-1:00pm Where: Solid Waste Facility Document Shredding * 5 box limit [...]
Join the City of St. Augustine Beach for their annual Arbor Day Event! When: Friday, April 25, 2025 -- 5:30pm-7:00pm Where: St. Augustine Beach City Hall Parking Lot Featuring a Tree Give-Away sponsored by SEPAC (Sustainability & Environmental Planning Advisory Committee). This year the trees are Beautyberry, Simpson Stopper, Southern Magnolia, and Chickisaw Plum.
2025 St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out Artists and art lovers ... mark your calendars for the 2025 St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out in historic St. Augustine is April 23-27. Celebrate St. Augustine's Old-World charm as well as its' architectural and coastal beauty through painting en plein air (outdoors). Be inspired! Observers can watch [...]
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 [...]
Trails and Tails Guided Hike This program with the SJC Pet Center will take you on a fun, educational hike alongside an adorable, adoptable dog. You'll discover cool facts about plants, animals, and the great outdoors! It's a perfect way to get fresh air, exercise, and connect to nature! Plus, spend time with some cute [...]
2025 St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out Artists and art lovers ... mark your calendars for the 2025 St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out in historic St. Augustine is April 23-27. Celebrate St. Augustine's Old-World charm as well as its' architectural and coastal beauty through painting en plein air (outdoors). Be inspired! Observers can watch [...]
Mark your calendars .... Florida's Birding & Photo Fest 2025 is scheduled for April 23-27 at Celebration Hall - St. Anastasia. Nearly 100 photography and birding events ... seminars and field workshops led by renown photography leaders for beginning to advanced photographers. There will be ... * Workshops covering photographing birds of prey, birds in [...]
On the first Thursday of the month (except for January) from 9:50am-12:00pm, join nature journaling instructor Elaine Bergstrom for 'Nature Journaling at GTM Research Reserve'. 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 Visitor [...]
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 [...]
GTM New Volunteer Orientation Are you a new volunteer at GTM Research Reserve? Have you been to the GTM New Volunteer Orientation at the? Not yet. Then be sure to check it out ... held the first Friday of the month. Where: GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center Time: 10:00am-11:30am Learn: * GTM NERR program overview [...]
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 [...]