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 the GTM Research Reserve for Estuary Fest 2024! Help celebrate National Estuaries Week at this free, family-friendly event! When: Saturday, September 28, 2024 | 10:00am-2:00pm It's a great opportunity for everyone to learn more about our estuary and enjoy a day out. There will be: Food * Music* Education * Entertainment
Join a St. Johns County Naturalist for a guided kayak trip from Moultrie Creek across the intracoastal to East Creek. Learn about the marsh ecosystem and the animals that call it home as well as the history of the area. Date | Time: Thursday and Friday - October 3 & 4, 2024 | 9:30am-21:30pm Fee [...]
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. [...]
Join a St. Johns County Naturalist for a guided kayak trip from Moultrie Creek across the intracoastal to East Creek. Learn about the marsh ecosystem and the animals that call it home as well as the history of the area. Date | Time: Thursday and Friday - October 3 & 4, 2024 | 9:30am-21:30pm Fee [...]
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 [...]
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 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, October 5, 2024 from 10:00am-1:00pm. 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 Salt Run and offers an opportunity [...]
Join us at Princess Place Preserve for the 19th annual Creekside Music & Arts Festival, Saturday and Sunday, October 5 & 6, 2024. Gather under the majestic oaks for this local tradition that celebrates the natural beauty of Northeast Florida. New this year is Puppy Pals Live ... an action-packed comedy act featuring a variety [...]
