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 [...]

GTM New Volunteer Orientation Are you a new volunteer at GTM Research Reserve?  Have you been to the GTM New Volunteer Orientation at the?  Not yet.  Then be sure to check it out ... held the first Friday of the month. Where:  GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center Time: 10:00am-11:30am Learn: * GTM NERR program overview [...]

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 meet at the Guana Dam Recreational Area 15 minutes prior. Visitors will get the chance to pull a seine net through Guana Lake collecting species of fish, crabs and other marine life.  [...]

Attention all plant lovers .... head to the Plant Sale at Washington Oaks.  Held the second Saturday of the month from 10:00am-1:00pm, the sale features a selection of flowers, plants, and bushes for your home, patio, or garden. Each month, a few new plants will be showcased.  You might even find Florida Natives among the selections [...]