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GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center

Address
505 Guana River Road
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 United States Get Directions
Phone 904-380-8600
Website http://www.gtmnerr.org/
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  • image of young adults, male & female, and couple of women all wearing shorts, picking up debris on beach during GTM Beach Cleanup
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    GTM Beach Cleanup

    GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States

    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 for a brief orientation and instructions.  That's where you'll pick up gloves and [...]

    Free
  • GTM Beach Exploration
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    GTM Beach Exploration

    GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States

    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 GTM Visitor Center where you [...]

    Free
  • Introduction to Nature Journaling

    Introduction to Nature Journaling

    GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States

    Introduction to Nature Journaling New to nature journaling?  Then the Introduction to Nature Journaling class just might be for you!  By sketching and recording observations and curiosities, instructor Elaine Bergstrom will be reconnecting you with nature. When: March 27, 2025 -- 10:00am-12:00pm Where: Meet at the GTM Visitor Center Learn nature journaling with some easy [...]

    Free
  • GTM State of the Reserve

    GTM 2025 State of the Reserve

    GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States

    The GTM Research Reserve annual Science Symposium - 2025 State of the Reserve is on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Conserving natural biodiversity and cultural resources using science. The State of the Reserve has highlighted research projects and monitoring efforts conducted within the GTM Research Reserve since 2010. These projects are conducted by Reserve staff, volunteers, [...]

  • Course in Birding at GTM
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    Course in Birding at GTM

    GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States

    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 [...]

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  • GTM Beach Exploration
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    GTM Beach Exploration

    GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States

    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 GTM Visitor Center where you [...]

    Free
  • image of young adults, male & female, and couple of women all wearing shorts, picking up debris on beach during GTM Beach Cleanup
    Featured Recurring

    GTM Beach Cleanup

    GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States

    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 for a brief orientation and instructions.  That's where you'll pick up gloves and [...]

    Free
  • GTM Beach Exploration

    GTM Beach Exploration

    GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States

    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 [...]

    Free
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