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 volunteers from around the globe for International Coastal Cleanup 2023 on Saturday, September 16 from 8:00am-11:00am! This day is dedicated to cleaning up our beaches and waterways! Bring your family, friends and neighbors. Don't forget those church or civic groups! What better way to help spruce up our beaches! Rain or Shine Event! There [...]
SJC Parks & Rec has partnered with Kelly Tesiero of Nurture Nature to teach about native plants in the Native Landscaping Workshop. Easy care tips and techniques to attain a native, Florida-friendly landscape. Promote pollinators, invite birds into your yard, and enjoy wildflowers with less work. Learn which natives to plant and which to avoid. [...]
Use your favorite camera or smartphone to participate in the Saint Augustine Camera Club's "GTM Through the Lens Challenge". No professional expertise is needed. September 17 @ 12:01am through October 16 @ 11:59pm. The 'challenge' is a citizen science opportunity to document the flora and fauna within the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve [...]
SJC Parks & Rec has partnered with the Matanzas Riverkeeper and SOL Margin Fishing and Conservation Foundation for a Waterway Cleanup. Help keep our waterways clean! Date | Time Tuesday, October 17, 2023 -- 10:00am-1:00pm Cleanup can be from the shoreline, from a kayak or your own personal boat. Locations: Doug Crane Boat Ramp, 1039 [...]
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 [...]
It's time to head to the St. Johns County Pier for another CleanSweep STA Beach Cleanup 2023 ... Friday, October 20, 2023 from 4:00pm-6:30pm. Grab your family and friends and help keep our beaches clean! All supplies are provided. There are even prizes at the completion of the Cleanup! Please register everyone in your party [...]
Join us on Friday, November 3, 2023 for the St. Johns County Fall Farm Tour. This half-day farm tour from 9:00am-12:30pm includes a 55-passenger bus ride throughout the county to explore our local agriculture and to meet some farmers. Agriculture is a big part of our community and economy! While many might be familiar with [...]
The University of Florida Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience is offering the Evenings at Whitney Public Lecture Series. 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. Free, the lectures are held in [...]
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 [...]
The City of St. Augustine is offering a Community Recycling & Shredding Event. Free to City of St. Augustine and St. Johns County residents! Where: Solid Waste Facility When: Friday, November 17, 2023 | 9:00am-1:00pm Document Shredding * 5 box limit per resident. Watch as we shred your documents! Please remove binder clips prior to [...]