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 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 [...]
Luminous Nights ... an Evening for the Estuary Save the date! Friends of the GTM Reserve invite you to Luminous Nights ... an Evening for the Estuary on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 6:00pm - 10:00pm. The theme this year, Luminous Nights, highlights the magical bioluminescent life that calls the estuary home. Enjoy a relaxing [...]
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 [...]
Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife 2023 Come out to Vilano Beach November 2-5, 2023 for the Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife event. Raising funds and awareness for Vilano Beach Main Street and the GTM Research Reserve. W3 is a culinary weekend like no other blending food & drink lovers with the surrounding beauty of nature! Enjoy beverage tastings [...]
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 [...]