Second Saturdays Family Seining
2020-07-11 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States
On the second Saturdays of each month, the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) hosts a family seining class – an opportunity for the whole family to learn how to use seine nets to collect various fish and crab. All necessary gear for seining is supplied by the reserve. The program is free, but reservations are required.

Trout Creek Sunset Kayak Trips
2020-07-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2020-07-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Trout Creek Park, 6795 Collier Road, St. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
Join County naturalists for a beautiful guided trip of Palmo Cove and enjoy sunset on the water. To register, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904.209.0335. When setting up a reservation, please include a phone number, email, date of the trip you would like to attend, residency status, and if you will be using a county kayak.

SJC Resident Providing Own Boat: $20 per person
Non-resident Providing Own Boat: $30 per person
SJC Resident Using a County Boat: $40 per person
Non-resident Using a County Boat: $50 per person.

Dark of the Moon Tour
2020-07-11 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-07-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-07-17 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-07-18 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-07-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-07-24 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-07-25 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-07-26 19:30 - 21:30 and 3 more dates | St. Augustine Lighthouse, 81 Lighthouse Ave, St. Augustine
The Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour is the only tour that gets you into the Lighthouse at night. The Lighthouse offers two options for this experience, both of which include the option to rent EMF readers.
Ghost tour: This 1.5 to 2 hour tour includes a guided talk through the 1876 Keepers’ House and the 1874 St. Augustine Lighthouse tower. Your guide will share true tales from the history of our Light Station. Tours are offered year round on Friday, Saturday and Sundays and more days during peak times. Purchase a combo ticket with regular daytime admission and save on this tour. Expect larger groups during peak season and holidays.
Investigation Only: See for yourself why we are consistently ranked as one of the most haunted sites in St. Augustine! Investigation Only tours are offered on a more limited basis than the Ghost Tour, with fewer spaces available at each. Rent readers or bring your own equipment.
Space is limited! Purchase tickets online in advance to secure your spot.
On a Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour you not only hear spooky stories based on real history in the lighthouse at night, you also help the Lighthouse investigate our maritime past. Ghost Tours support both maritime archaeology and historic research discoveries at the Museum. Stepping up to shiver down your spine helps save our underwater heritage!

Wild Edibles and Medicinal Plants Guided Walk
2020-07-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Alpine Groves Park, 2060 State Road 13, Swtizerland, FL, 32259, United States
Join Park Naturalist AyoLane Halusky and learn about wild edibles and medicinal plants found in our parks. Bring your questions and journals to record your findings. This program is free and open to all ages. In accordance with CDC guidelines and State of Florida executive orders, you must register for a program. For more information, contact AyoLane Halusky at ahalusky@sjcfl.us or register for a walk here.

Wild Edibles and Medicinal Plants Guided Walks
2020-07-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Alpine Groves Park, 2060 State Road 13, Swtizerland, FL, 32259, United States
Join Park Naturalist AyoLane Halusky and learn about wild edibles and medicinal plants found in our parks. Bring your questions and journals to record your findings. This program is free and open to all ages. In accordance with CDC guidelines and State of Florida executive orders, you must register for a program. For more information, contact AyoLane Halusky at ahalusky@sjcfl.us or register for a walk here.
Available walks:
10 a.m.-12 p.m. on Friday, June 19 at Alpine Groves Park.
10 a.m.-12 p.m. on Thursday, July 2 at Canopy Shores Park.
6-8 p.m. on Friday, July 17 at Alpine Groves Park.

GTM Guided Beach Exploration
2020-07-18 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.

Tolomato Cemetery Guided Tour
2020-07-18 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.

Guy Harvey Outpost Angler Academy
2020-07-19 06:00 - 10:00 | Guy Harvey Outpost Resort St. Augustine Beach, 860 A1A Beach Boulevard, St Augustine Beach, FL, 32080, United States
Outpost fans, we will be hosting monthly surf fishing academies at St. Augustine Beach, with the master of the surf seas, Guy Harvey Resort Pro Noel Kuhn. Pack your sunscreen and sunglasses because it will be a full day of hands on learning of surf fishing. You will get to fish with Noel as he shows you how to read the surf, how to use baits, different ways to rig, and learning long-distance casting techniques to reach up to 600’. Fishing poles and tackle are included. This is limited to 10 anglers per class, so mark your calendars and we will see you there! Participants should bring a notepad, camera, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, cooler, and water. A fishing license is required and can be obtained here.
Participants will meet for each workshop at the beach in front of the Guy Harvey Resort. During the summer, the location of each class will change based on fishing bite patterns, but all locations will be near the hotel.

Coffee & Conversations
2020-07-23 10:00 | VIRTUAL
Julio Capó, Jr., Deputy Director of FIU’s Wolfsonian Public Humanities Lab will join Regina Gayle Phillips, Executive Director of the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center, to lead a discussion on museums and histories of anti-blackness. The public is welcome to join in on the conversation on racism and marginalization in the museum field, the roles and responsibilities of historical and cultural institutions, and much more. The virtual discussion takes at 10am. To join the discussion click here: https://fiu.zoom.us/j/94195812187#success
The conversation will also be posted to their Youtube page a few days after airing : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt4OL-nMiKlAlI61Z9WnSzw.
Featured image via Facebook.

Sunset Under the Sea
2020-07-24 19:30 - 20:30 | Beach Access at Vilano Beach, 2750 Anahma Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Join St. Johns County Naturalist Kelly Ussia on a fun and engaging walk to learn about the different wildlife found under the sea and enjoy a beautiful sunset on Vilano Beach. To comply with CDC guidelines and State of Florida executive orders, please register for a walk here. For more information, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904.209.0335.

Fossils of the Sea
2020-07-28 09:00 - 09:45, 2020-07-29 09:00 - 09:45 | Nease Beachfront Park, 2nd Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Join St Johns County Naturalist Kelly Ussia on a fun and engaging walk and learn how to find and identify the different fossils found on Vilano Beach. To comply with CDC guidelines and State of Florida executive orders, please register for a walk here. For more information, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904.209.0335.

Guided Exploration Hike at GTM Research Reserve
2020-08-01 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.

Virtual Florida Master Naturalist – Environmental Interpretation
2020-08-03 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-08-05 19:00 - 20:30 | VIRTUAL
Adults of all knowledge and skill levels are invited to join us to learn about environmental interpretation. Participants of this course will gain deeper insight into how exhibits are made, effective presentation crafting, and the components of a successful guided program. The course is entirely online and is comprised of twice a week classes and guided assignments to be completed on your own. To register or for more information, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904.209.0335.

Lightner Museum Curator’s Tour
2020-08-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
A Lightner Museum curator conducts monthly tours featuring unique and special treasures of the museum. The tours are the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. and offer guests an intimate encounter with a select few of the Lightner’s eclectic relics. Get an insider’s view of the museum’s secrets.
Tours are included in the price of admission and will begin in the front lobby of the museum. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for active duty military and college students, $8 for youth ages 12-17 and free for youth ages 11 and under. Reservations are required.

First Friday Garden Walk
2020-08-07 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.

Sunset Stroll
2020-08-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Vaill Point Park, 630 Vaill Point Road, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Join Park Naturalist AyoLane Halusky and learn about the different flora and fauna found in Vaill Point Park while enjoying the sunset. Bring your questions and journals to record your findings. This program is free and open to all ages. To comply with CDC guidelines and State of Florida executive orders, you must register here for this walk. For more information, contact AyoLane Halusky at ahalusky@sjcfl.us or 904.209.0348.
