Join us at the St. Johns Botanical Garden for a Veterans Day Weekend Event ... Sunday, November 10, 2024 from 10:00am-4:00pm.  Honoring and celebrating those who have served! Please bring a canned good .... we're having a Food Drive for the St. Johns Food Pantry! And, the bloodmobile will be on hand as well. Veterans [...]

Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife Event 2024 Come out to Vilano Beach November 7-10 for the Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife 2024 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 [...]

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 [...]

Calling any and all veterans who have served to the Military Veteran Kayaking trip on Thursday, November 14, 2024 from 10:00am-1:00pm.  Come explore the freshwater swamps of Deep Creek. Location: Deep Creek Soft Launch Click event website link to pre-register. Designed in partnership with the VA to provide an opportunity for military veterans to kayak [...]

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 as ongoing research programs at the Whitney Lab. The speakers are recognized experts in their field who welcome questions and discussion. The lectures are held in [...]

Homeschool Birding Calling all homeschoolers ... join SJC Parks & Rec and St. Johns Regional Audobon for an exciting new program all about birds!  Join them for a morning walk where students will get the opportunity to learn skills and techniques needed to start their birding journey. If you have binoculars ... don't forget to [...]

Join Serenity Yoga in the Radzinski Family Garden at the Lightner Museum for Yoga in the Garden.  Located at the rear of the museum. Date | Time:  3rd Saturday of the Month | 8:30am - 9:30am Participants...please bring water, your yoga mat or towel and props if needed. Cost: Donation based All levels.  No registration [...]

Bring your family and friends to the St. Johns County Fairgrounds for the Family Color Run 5K!  Experience a burst of color and fun!  Enjoy a morning of laughter, health, and vibrant colors. Perfect for all ages and fitness levels! When: Saturday, November 16, 2024 | 9:00am (Rescheduled from September 28, 2024 due to weather [...]

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 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 [...]