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 [...]

Sykes Family Farm Crop Maze 2024 Please Note:  Due to Hurricane Milton, the Crop Maze will be closed on Friday, October 11.  They will be open on Saturday, October 12.  Be sure to check the website for any updates.  Come check out the Sykes Family Farm Crop Maze 2024 -- Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October [...]

Join us at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park on Sunday, October 6, 2024 for Music in the Gardens ... 1:00pm-4:00pm!  Enjoy a Sunday afternoon listening to the music of Michelle Marie ... as seen on American Idol. Bring your blanket or chair to sit on.  Food Trucks and Kids' Zone. Entrance Fee:  $5.00 per vehicle. [...]

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.  Dress for the [...]

Birding by Boat at Fort Matanzas Looking for a unique way to view our feathered friends?!  Then you'll want to check out Birding by Boat at Fort Matanzas on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Please Note:  Starting on Monday, October 7, 2024 the Castillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas National Monuments will be closed. This [...]

Calling any and all veterans who have served to the Military Veteran Kayaking trip on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 10:00am-1:00pm.  Explore Trout Creek; enjoy being out in nature. Location: Palmo Boat Ramp Click event website link to pre-register.   Pre-registration is necessary, however, it does not guarantee space on the trip.  Space is allocated on [...]

Please Note:  Due to the impending weather from Hurricane Milton, the October 10 lecture has been cancelled.  We are hoping to reschedule for a later date. The 2024 Evenings at Whitney Public Lecture Series are free lectures presented at the UF Whitney Laboratory Lohman Auditorium. The series includes presentations on current science topics, as well [...]

If you've ever been curious about the history of Vilano Beach, then join SJC Parks Naturalist Will Pate for a Vilano Beach History Walk. When: Friday, October 11, 2024 -- 10:00am-11:00am Learn what Vilano Beach was like before the 21st Century. Walk back in time .... even though historical structures rarely last, the beach still has [...]

Sykes Family Farm Crop Maze 2024 Please Note:  Due to Hurricane Milton, the Crop Maze will be closed on Friday, October 11.  They will be open on Saturday, October 12.  Be sure to check the website for any updates.  Come check out the Sykes Family Farm Crop Maze 2024 -- Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October [...]

In the GTM Wildflowers Course, Richard Thomas will teach you everything you could ever want to know about wildflowers at the GTM Research Reserve (GTMNERR). Class Dates | Time: October 12, 19, & 26 and November 9 & 16 | 9:00am-10:30am Location: Classroom 2 at GTM Visitor Center Consisting of 5 sessions that will focus [...]

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 Note: Due to Hurricane Milton, GTM Research Reserve’s (GTM) Visitor Center and public use areas - Guana Dam, Guana Trails, and North, Middle and South Beach Access Parking Lots - will be [...]

Please Note: Due to the impending impact of Hurricane Milton, the part closed on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 and will remain closed. Please click the website link for updates.  Join the Friends of Washington Oaks for the Plant Sale at Washington Oaks from 10:00am to 1:00pm.  Held the second Saturday of the month. The plant [...]

Sykes Family Farm Crop Maze 2024 Please Note:  Due to Hurricane Milton, the Crop Maze will be closed on Friday, October 11.  They will be open on Saturday, October 12.  Be sure to check the website for any updates.  Come check out the Sykes Family Farm Crop Maze 2024 -- Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October [...]