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 [...]

Join Parks & Rec for Auggie's Storytime ... geared towards toddler age kids and their families.  Auggie is a wise and friendly gopher tortoise who loves to share fascinating stories about the world around him. That includes the secret lives of his animal friends to the wonders of nature that he's discovered during his long [...]

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 [...]

Arbor Day Ceremony The City of St. Augustine's 42nd Annual Arbor Day Ceremony will take place on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:00am in the Plaza de la Constitución. Ceremony Information There will be remarks by Mayor Nancy Sikes-Kline and Street Tree Advisory Committee (STAC) Chair, Fremont Latimer, along with the planting of one large [...]

Calling all homeschoolers to the Homeschool Instant Photography Workshop at Canopy Shores Park.  Join SJC Parks & Rec for some fun with nature photography using old-school Polaroid Instant Cameras. Students will learn the basics of instant photography using classic cameras to capture unique moments. Each participant gets to go home with 8 unique photos! When: [...]

Join Serenity Yoga in the Radzinski Family Garden on the Trefry Family Green for Yoga in the Garden.  Located at the rear of the Lightner 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.  [...]

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 [...]