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 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 [...]
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: [...]
Join SJC County Parks & Rec on a Nocatee Kayak Trip. Adventure up the Tolomato River with a park naturalists who will teach you about the diverse wildlife of our marshes. When: Thursday and Saturday, January 16 & 18, 2025 -- 10:00am-1:00pm Fee Schedule: $20.00 -- SJC Resident Providing Own Boat $30.00 -- Non SJC [...]
Join SJC Parks & Rec for their monthly Nature Book Club ... centered around celebrating our natural areas. Now at both Canopy Shores Park and Beluthahatchee Park. January's Book Club Information The book is The Making of an American Sea by Jack E Davis Wednesday, January 8, 2025 -- 9:30am-10:30am -- at Canopy Shores Wednesday, [...]
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 [...]
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 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 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 [...]
