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.
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: [...]
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 [...]
A free Military Veteran Fishing class is being offered on Wednesday, January 22, 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 "Knot Tying" you'll learn all about knot tying and all kinds of jargon [...]
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 [...]
Musicians of all skill levels are welcome to the Gamble Jam Session "Jam Out" at Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area. Musicians gather to play in remembrance of James Gamble Rogers IV. He was a renowned folk singer, entertainer and storyteller and the park was renamed after him. Bring a chair and instrument and join [...]
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. [...]