Freshwater Fishing 101
2020-01-29 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-02-05 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Alpine Groves Park, 2060 State Road 13, Swtizerland, FL, 32259, United States
If you’ve ever wanted to learn the ins and outs of Freshwater Fishing, then this event is for you! Learn about all aspects of Freshwater Fishing at these weekly events including what to keep in your tackle box, how to use nets and traps, must-know fishing regulations and much more!

Each week will cover a new Freshwater Fishing topic, view the schedule below:

January 8: Rules and Registration
January 15: Live Bait
January 22: Lures
January 29: Tackle Box Necessities
February 5: Nets and Traps

Admission
This event is free and open to the public, you can choose to participate in individual classes or the entire series. Participants must have a Freshwater Fishing License, to obtain a license, click here.

For more info, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0335.

Let’s Talk Turtle
2020-01-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, 32080
Head to Anastasia State Park to learn all the fantastic facts about our beloved sea turtles. Rangers will teach guests about how to identify turtles, how they nest and hatch, and how we can help them survive the many dangers they encounter in our oceans. This program is family friendly and will take place at the Sea Turtle Pavilion near the Island Beach Grill. The lecture is free with regular park admission.

904 Naturalist Series: Life of Mammals
2020-01-29 15:00 - 18:00 | Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Learn all about the six different mammals indigenous to Northeast Florida in this educational event! Hosted by St. Johns County Parks and Recreation, participants will learn about various mammals and will even write, draw, envision, and possibly track an animal of your choice throughout this series.
This event takes place every Wednesday throughout the month of January beginning on January 8 and ending on January 29 with a field trip to be announced at a later date.
Admission
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register for this event, click here.
For more info, contact AyoLane Halusky at ahalusky@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0348.

Moultrie Creek Kayak Trip
2020-01-30 11:00 - 14:00, 2020-02-01 12:30 - 15:30 | Moultrie Creek Boat Ramp, 4805 Shore Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
Join the St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department for a beautiful paddle of the marsh along Moultrie Creek. During the paddle, participants will learn about the marsh ecosystem, the animals that call it home, and the history of the area. This program is free, but you must register on Eventbrite to attend. For more info, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0335.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping: Right Plant, Right Place
2020-01-31 09:30 - 11:00 | The Players Community Center, 175 Landrum Lane, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082, United States
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation has partnered with UF/IFAS Extension to host a lecture on Florida-Friendly Landscaping! You’ll learn all about what it means to landscape “Florida-Friendly” with low-maintenance plants and eco-friendly practices that are good for our environment! Learn how to save time, energy and money with these sustainable planting practices.
Admission
This program is free and open to the public but registration is required. To register for this event, click here.
For more information, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0335.

Living with Snakes and Gators
2020-01-31 15:00 - 16:00 | Ponte Vedra Library, 101 Library Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082, United States
This family-friendly event will teach you all you need to know about the various snakes and gators that can be found throughout the state of Florida and maybe even the ones living in your backyard! Hosted by St. Johns County Parks and Recreation, you’ll learn all about these creatures from Park Naturalist, Kelly Ussia.
Admission
This event is free and open to the public, seating is first-come, first-served.
For more info, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0335.

Guided Exploration Hike at GTM Research Reserve
2020-02-01 09:00 - 11:00 | GTM Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra
On the first Saturday of every month, from 9-11am, the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) hosts a Guided Exploration Hike, where attendees can learn about the cultural history of the Guana Peninsula, as well as the natural ecosystem of the Reserve.
A GTM naturalist will lead the hike and teach about the peninsula’s 5,000 years of human history, including how native peoples made use of the estuarine resources, what European plantation life was like, and current efforts to save those resources.
The hike is free, but there is a $3 per vehicle parking fee at the reserve.
Please call (904) 823-4500 or visit here to reserve a spot on the tour.

Matanzas Inlet Guided Hike
2020-02-02 09:30 - 11:30, 2020-02-17 09:30 - 11:30 | Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States
Join GTM Research Reserve partnered with the National Parks Service on this guided interpretive walk around the Matanzas Inlet. Your guide will explain the inlet dynamics and movement of the sand as the sea constantly rearranges the shore. Hikers will explore the incredibly rich and diverse communities of plants and animals throughout the ecosystem and witness how hurricanes have affected the inlet. This event meets at the Matanzas Inlet west parking lot at 9:15. The hike begins promptly at 9:30.
The event is free, but reservations are required. You can register at the link below.

Mindfulness Meditation and a Cup of Tea
2020-02-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Washington Oaks Garden State Park, 6400 N Oceanshore Blvd.,, FL
Learn to settle both your mind and body through a practice of mindfulness meditation led by Ranger Joe Woodbury. The practice will be followed by a beautiful and peaceful walk through the formal gardens of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park.
Space is limited, so please call (386) 446-6783 and leave a message with your name and number of participants. The event is free with park admission. Admission is $5 per vehicle with up to 8 people, $4 for vehicle with one occupant, and $2 for pedestrians/bicyclists.

A Walk on the Wild Side
2020-02-03 09:30, 2020-02-19 10:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, 32080
Explore and learn about the estuarine habitat of Salt Run and the maritime hammocks as well as the amazing array of wildlife and plants that are indigenous to the various ecosystems of Anastasia State Park as you wander the stunning local shoreline. The two-hour walks starts at the shoreline, heads up through the dunes, on the boardwalk over the salt marsh, and finishes along Salt Run. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring binoculars, a camera, drinking water, bug spray, and sunscreen.
The event is free with park admission.

Bird Walk at Anastasia State Park
2020-02-04 08:00 - 10:00, 2020-02-16 08:00 - 10:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, 32080
Calling amateur bird lovers and birding experts alike! Led by a park volunteer and naturalist, the walk leads guests along the beaches, boardwalk, and nature trails of the state park. Anastasia Park boasts a diverse variety of shore birds, marsh birds, and hammock birds, as well as migratory birds in the winter months that cannot be seen any other time of the year. Guests are encouraged to dress for the weather and bring binoculars, water, and walking shoes. The walk will meet at the Island Beach Shop & Grill Pavilion.
The walk is free with park admission. This event is weather permitting and subject to cancellation.

Improv Basics: a 6-week class for grown-ups
2020-02-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2020-02-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2020-02-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine, 32084
Throughout this 6-week introduction class, students will explore the basic concepts of improvisation in a warm, safe and supportive environment. The class is designed to build self-confidence and explore creativity using the fundamentals of improvisation. Designed for both actors and non-actors, it will expose students to:
* Being – and reacting – in the moment.
* Accepting and building on gifts from other classmates.
* Embracing – and using – failure.
* Co-creating with others (listening, communicating, giving & taking focus).
* Thriving in an unscripted environment.
Students leaving this course will have a working understanding of the basic fundamentals of improvisational theater as well as an increased appreciation, and comfort, with being on stage without a script.
Start Date: Tuesday, January 21
End Date: Tuesday, February 25
All classes are 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. at Limelight Theatre
Early Bird Registration available through January 14: $155
Regular Registration available January 15 – 20: $175
Got questions? Call 904-825-1164 or email hello@adventure-project.com.
For more information about improv events, clases and shows in St. Augustine, please visit The Adventure Project.

Flight to Freedom
2020-02-06 10:00 - 15:00, 2020-02-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2020-02-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Fort Mose State Park, 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine
Presented by Fort Mose Historic State Park, The Fort Mose Historical Society, Florida Living History and The Florida Humanities Council, Flight to Freedom recreates the experience of slaves who traveled the Underground Railroad. This event invites participants to come and learn about Spanish, African and Native American culture throughout historical demonstrations and guided walking tours along the Fort’s Freedom Trail. This event is free and open to the public.

First Friday Garden Walk
2020-02-07 10:00 | Washington Oaks Garden State Park, 6400 N Oceanshore Blvd.,, FL
On the first Friday of each month, Washington Oaks Gardens State Park hosts a Garden Walk beginning at 10 a.m. The 45-minute walk is led by a park ranger and will educate guests on the history and variety of the beautiful formal gardens nestled within the maritime hammock of the park.
Fees for the event are listed below:
$5 per vehicle with up to eight people, $4 for a single-occupant vehicle, and $2 for pedestrians/bicyclists.

“Secrets of Spanish Florida” Documentary Screening
2020-02-12 19:00 | Colonial Oak Music Park, At the north end of St. George Street. 27 St. George Street, St. Augustine, 32084
Come out and enjoy this documentary screening of “Secrets of Spanish Florida” which showcases the expedition of St. Augustine’s founder, Pedro Menendez. In conjunction with the city’s Festival de San Agustin, this screening will uncover depths of history that are not covered in textbooks. Be sure to tune into this screening for an inside-look at the true history of St. Augustine’s founding. There will also be reenactors on site to answer any question you may have. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.

FREE Introductory Pole Walking Clinic
2020-02-13 10:45 - 11:45 | Eddie Vickers Park, 399 Riberia Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
You’re invited to a FREE Introductory Pole Walking Clinic where you will learn the history and the many amazing benefits of Fitness Pole Walking! After a brief demonstration of proper technique, you will have the opportunity to Pole Walk with a pair of the provided KeenFit Poles. Fitness Pole Walking is easy and fun for all ages and capabilities and will turn even a simple walk around the block into an effective efficient aerobic total body workout. CLINIC PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Multidisciplinary Approach to Quantify Behavior: From Fish Locomotion to Stroke Recovery
2020-02-13 19:00 | UF Whitney Laboratory Lohman Auditorium, 9505 Ocean Shore Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
The next Evenings at Whitney Lecture Series hosted by the University of Florida Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience will be February 13, 2020, at 7 p.m. with the program titled “The Human Cell Atlas Project – Mapping the Human Body Cell by Cell”. Gary Bader, Ph.D., Professor at The Donnelly Centre at the University of Toronto, will be the speaker. This free lecture will be presented at the UF Whitney Laboratory Lohman Auditorium, 9505 Ocean Shore Boulevard, in St. Augustine.
The human body is made up of trillions of cells of thousands of different types. New technology has opened a new window of discovery on this cellular world. Dr. Bader will share The Human Cell Atlas Project, a large international scientific effort to create comprehensive reference maps of all human cells – the fundamental units of life – as a basis for both understanding human health and diagnosing, monitoring, and treating disease.
Gary Bader is a Professor at The Donnelly Centre at the University of Toronto and an international leader in the field of Computational Biology, an interdisciplinary research area that combines biology and computer science. Dr. Bader’s research team is trying to understand how cells within the healthy human body work and what goes wrong in diseases such as cancer, with the hope that this information can be used to design new treatments. This research, for instance, helped identify a histone methylation inhibitor as the first therapeutic drug candidate for pediatric ependymoma, a devastating childhood brain cancer.

GTM Guided Beach Exploration
2020-02-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States
On the third Saturday of every month, the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve hosts a guided walking tour at Guana South Beach from 9 to 11 am. This walking tour is a two-hour long hike and participants will learn about the various species of life that call the area home.
After the tour, guests can return to the visitor center, continue to hike the nearby trails or go to the beach.
Admission is free, but parking is $3
Please note, you must register for a spot in the tour on their website.

School of the 16th Century
2020-02-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Colonial Quarter, 33 St. George St, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
In conjunction with St. Augustine’s Festival de San Augustin, the School of the 16th Century is an educational and entertaining way to learn about the history of our city. This annual event will include historical reenactors that will recreate life as it was 450 years ago. Guests are included to be entertained as they browse various historical pieces such as jewelry, textiles, blacksmithing, and even live sword fighting. This event is free and open to the public.

Tolomato Cemetery Guided Tour
2020-02-15 11:00 - 15:00 | Tolomato Cemetery, 14 Cordova Street, Saint Augustine, 32084, United States
The historic Tolomato Cemetery hosts guided tours of the grounds on the third Saturday of every month from 11 am to 3 pm. The grounds were in use as a cemetery from the 18th century until 1864 and is the final resting place to some 1,000 St. Augustinians.
This guided tour encourages attendees to come and learn about the rich history of the cemetery, and those from an array of cultures who rest there. Some including Spanish, Cuban, Greek, Minorcan, African, Irish, and Haitian. This event is an opportunity to learn about the true stories of the people, as well as the tales of our oldest city.
Admission is free.

Island Prep Queen Of Hearts Gala Fundraiser
2020-02-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Embassy Suites St. Augustine Beach, 300 A1A Beach Blvd, Saitn Augustine, 32080
Dinner, Drinks and Music at this wonderful fundraiser for a local community school. Doors open at 7pm! Cocktail attire (bonus points if you wear black white or red to this ball!). Cash bar. All proceeds from the Gala will be used for growing this wonderful community school expansion to serve and ever increasing need for educational options to the families of St. Augustine. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please email islandprepPTO@gmail.com for more sponsorship info. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/island-prep-pto-queen-of-hearts-gala-tickets-81551423503?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Island Prep Elementary is a private education environment for children and families who value a whole child education, community leadership and responsibility, service to others and a respect and duty to the environment. Its education environment is one which adapts to the needs of each child by incorporating different teaching strategies and a hands on approach to learning. Please visit www.islandprep.com for more info on this amazing school.
Please note that Embassy Suites is valet only. Parking for the event is $15 or $28 for overnight.
