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 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 [...]
If You Can Name It, You Can Love It - A Course in Birding This five-week course in birding at the GTM is being led by Linda Burek, a certified Florida Master Naturalist. She was the lead compiler for the St. Augustine Christmas Bird Count 2018-2021. Linda has also participated in weekly counts of nesting [...]
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. 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 [...]
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 [...]
The 6th annual Game On! PV Beach Triathlon takes place on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Once again, it has been moved/diverted to Vilano Beach Oceanfront Park. The event includes an Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, and Triathlon Relay as well as the Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon and Triathlon Relay. Swim in the Atlantic Ocean! Bike North on [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
Once again it's time for a frighteningly fun Halloween event .... EstuSCARY Haunted Trail! Presented by Friends of the GTM Reserve, it's eerie adventure through the EstuSCARY Haunted Trail ... filled with scares, surprises, and spooky fun! When: Friday & Saturday, October 25 & 26, 2024 -- 7:00pm-9:30pm This year at a new location ... […]
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 […]
Once again it's time for a frighteningly fun Halloween event .... EstuSCARY Haunted Trail! Presented by Friends of the GTM Reserve, it's eerie adventure through the EstuSCARY Haunted Trail ... filled with scares, surprises, and spooky fun! When: Friday & Saturday, October 25 & 26, 2024 -- 7:00pm-9:30pm This year at a new location ... […]
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 […]
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 […]