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.
Kids will enjoy a fun-filled, single day Zoo Camp at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park. The camp will teach them about wildlife, introduce them to zoological conservation, and help them make new friends. Dates | Time: Monday, October 16 & Friday, November 10, 2023 | 9:00am-4:00pm Open to students ages 6 to 10. [...]
SJC Parks & Rec has partnered with the Matanzas Riverkeeper and SOL Margin Fishing and Conservation Foundation for a Waterway Cleanup. Help keep our waterways clean! Date | Time Tuesday, October 17, 2023 -- 10:00am-1:00pm Cleanup can be from the shoreline, from a kayak or your own personal boat. Locations: Doug Crane Boat Ramp, 1039 [...]
Join GTM Research Reserve for the Marineland River to Sea Preserve Trail Walk from 9:00am-11:00am. Meet an interpretive guide at the River to Sea Pavilion; then follow the wooded trail to the Matanzas River at the River-to-Sea Preserve. Learn about Florida's moss-laden trees, seasonal flowering shrubs and Native American customs. That includes how they used various [...]
A free, Military Veteran Fishing class is being offered on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 to all military veterans to gain skills and knowledge about fishing. Time|Location: 9:00am-11:00am | Butler East South Pavilion In the "Surf Fishing" class learn about all surf fishing. Class consists of hands-on activities as well as an opportunity to go fishing. [...]
Want to get into biking? Interested in history? Then join Will for a leisurely bike ride tour and learn the history of Hastings and Armstrong. Meet at FCT Cora C. Harrison Preserve in Hastings. From there, participants will bike to Armstrong and back on a paved bike path. Date | Time: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 [...]
Military Veteran Art Class is a free monthly art class for our military veterans providing the opportunity to explore a new art medium or technique in our local parks and libraries. The Friday, October 27, 2023 class is from 10:00am-11:30am at the Alpine Groves Riverfront Field and is titled "Pumpkin Painting". The Free program is [...]
Join SJC Parks & Rec for a Guided Hike at Vaill Point Park on Thursday, November 2, 2023 ... 10:00am-11:00am. The weather is getting cooler ... nice enough to hike in comfort. So, let's get started. Park Naturalist Will to go over the types of packs and gear needed for everyday hiking in North Florida. [...]
Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife 2023 Come out to Vilano Beach November 2-5, 2023 for the Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife event. Raising funds and awareness for Vilano Beach Main Street and the GTM Research Reserve. W3 is a culinary weekend like no other blending food & drink lovers with the surrounding beauty of nature! Enjoy beverage tastings [...]
Join us on Friday, November 3, 2023 for the St. Johns County Fall Farm Tour. This half-day farm tour from 9:00am-12:30pm includes a 55-passenger bus ride throughout the county to explore our local agriculture and to meet some farmers. Agriculture is a big part of our community and economy! While many might be familiar with [...]
Homeschoolers .... join St. Johns County Parks & Recreation and St. Johns Regional Audubon for a morning walk at Alpine Groves on Friday, November 3, 2023 from 10:00am-12:00pm. In this exciting new program all about birds, students will get the chance to learn the skills and techniques needed to start their birding journey. Please feel [...]
