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.
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 [...]
On the fourth Saturday of the month, help remove marine debris and microplastics off the beach during GTM Beach Cleanup -- 9:00am-11:00am. Enjoy the beautiful view and being out in nature while helping clean up the beach! Meet at the Visitor Center. That's where you'll pick up gloves and trash bags that are provided. Then [...]
Back by popular demand ... Game On! St. Augustine Triathlon takes place on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Vilano Beach Oceanfront Park. The event includes an Olympic & Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquabike. The swim takes place in the Atlantic Ocean; a scenic bike course takes you North on A1A through the Guana Tolomato Matanzas [...]
Join nature journaling instructor Elaine Bergstrom for 'Nature Journaling at GTM Research Reserve' on the first Thursday of the month from 10:00am-12:00pm. Explore the wonders at the reserve! Each month will focus on a different topic using words, pictures, and numbers to learn more about what we observe. Meet at the Trailhead Pavilion picnic tables. [...]
Are you a new volunteer at GTM Research Reserve? Have you been to the GTM New Volunteer Orientation at the GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center? Not yet. Then be sure to check it out ... held the first Friday of the month. Time: 10:00am-11:30am Learn: the GTM NERR program overview | Volunteer Rules & Responsibilities [...]
Join us at the Guana Trailhead on the first Saturday of the month from 9:00am-11:00am for a GTM Guided Exploration Hike. Learn about the cultural history of the Guana Peninsula as well as the natural biodiversity of the reserve. Find out about the peninsula's 5,000 years of human history, including how native peoples used estuarine [...]
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. Visitors will get the chance to pull a seine net through Guana Lake. Collect species of fish, crabs and other marine life. Learn about the animals and their roles in Guana Lake. All [...]
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 [...]
On the fourth Saturday of the month, help remove marine debris and microplastics off the beach during GTM Beach Cleanup -- 9:00am-11:00am. Enjoy the beautiful view and being out in nature while helping clean up the beach! Meet at the Visitor Center. That's where you'll pick up gloves and trash bags that are provided. Then [...]
Join nature journaling instructor Elaine Bergstrom for 'Nature Journaling at GTM Research Reserve' on the first Thursday of the month from 10:00am-12:00pm. Explore the wonders at the reserve! Each month will focus on a different topic using words, pictures, and numbers to learn more about what we observe. Meet at the Trailhead Pavilion picnic tables. [...]
