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.
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 [...]
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. Please meet at the Guana Dam Recreational Area 15 minutes prior. Visitors will get the chance to pull a seine net through Guana Lake collecting species of fish, crabs and other marine life. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
