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.
Have you ever wanted to go on a modern-day treasure hunt? Well, you'll want to join Will (SJC Parks & Rec) for Geocaching 101 to learn what Geocaching is and how you can get started. Date | Time: Saturday, April 1, 2023 | 10:00am-12:00pm Bring your Smart Phone and come to Canopy Shores Pavilion. Be [...]
Head to the Florida Agricultural Museum of Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 10:00am-4:00pm for the Family Farm Festival. There will be Agricultural Education * Interactive, Hands on Activities * Pioneer Farm Experience with farm animals, wagon rides, expert demonstrations, train rides, food trucks and more! Admission: Museum Members -- Free Adults -- $10.00 Advance | [...]
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 [...]
Do you have a new cellphone/smartphone? ... and, does it intimidate you? Would you like to learn to take better photos? Then join Will on Wednesdays, April 5-19, 2023 from 2:00pm-3:00pm at Canopy Shores Pavilion. Class is designed for owners of newer smartphones. Phones must be no older than 5 years and either Apple iPhone [...]
Join a SJC Park Naturalist at Mussallem Beachfront Park for a Jaws of the Sea Beach Walk. Dates | Times: Friday, March 10, 2023 -- 3:00pm-4:00pm Thursday, April 6, 2023 -- 2:00pm-3:00pm On this interactive, guided beach walk learn all about sharks - their biology, common sharks of our area, and local shark research as [...]
Join a Park Ranger at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park for the First Friday Garden Walk. Learn about the history of Washington Oaks while exploring the formal gardens. Meet in the Garden parking lot at 10:00am. Walk is approximately one hour. No registration required. Included with park entry fee. Park Admission Fee: $5.00 per vehicle [...]
Are you a new volunteer at GTM Research Reserve? Attend the GTM New Volunteer Orientation at the GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center, held the first Friday of the month. Time: 10:00am-11:30am Learn: the GTM NERR program overview | Volunteer Rules & Responsibilities | Next steps to volunteering. Please be sure to complete a volunteer application [...]
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: no event in January 2023. Visitors will get the chance to pull a seine net through Guana Lake. Collect species of fish, crabs and more, then learn about the animals and [...]
Come meet the birds on a Guided Bird Walk at Anastasia State Park. Observe a diverse variety of shore birds, seabirds, and wading birds. Proudly part of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. This fun and informative walk is open to participants of all birding levels. Dress for the weather. Bring binoculars, water, comfortable [...]
Join GTM Research Reserve and the National Park Service for a guided Matanzas Inlet Hike on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 -- 9:00am-11:00am. Explore the ever-changing shoreline, tidal flats, beaches, dunes, dune vegetation, birds and wildlife on this guided, interpretive hike. Meet at the Matanzas Inlet West Parking Lot. Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. Dress appropriately for [...]