The Lightner Museum offers special Curator Tours on the first Wednesday of every month. Led by Curator Barry Myers, the tours feature a behind-the-scenes look at some of the unique treasures in the Lightner Museum’s eclectic collection. The tour is included with regular admission. $10 for adults, $6 for active-duty military, $5 for college students and […]
The Guana Tolomato Matanzas Research Reserve is partnering with St. Johns County Parks and Recreation to bring the local community into the conservation conversation. This family-friendly program will focus on whales and dolphins — a variety of species of which can be found in Florida. This is your chance to learn more about these incredible […]
On the first Friday of every month, take a peaceful and pleasant walk through Washington Oaks State Park. The 45-minute walk is led by a park ranger and introduces guests to the history and variety of the beautiful formal gardens nestled within the maritime hammock at this unique state park. Regular park entrance fees apply of […]
On the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) hosts classes for the whole family to learn how to use seine nets to collect various fish and crab species. Visitors will get the chance to pull a seine net through Guana Lake, collecting species of fish, […]
Immerse yourself in centuries of history at the Castillo de San Marcos by lantern light. Guests can experience the Castillo after dark and meet a variety of historic military personnel portrayed by park rangers and volunteers. These reenactors bring to life the soldiers, sailors, marines, and civilians who have served within the Castillo walls throughout […]
Introducing a new level of collaboration between Ripple Effect Ecotours and Marineland Dolphin Adventure. This unique combination of kayak and walking tours will introduce visitors to the complete “Dolphin Conservation Experience”. The day will start at Marineland Dolphin Adventure, where guests will be immersed in the history and legacy of conservation at this amazing facility. […]
The festive celebration of Makers of all kinds will offer a wide variety of fun, hands-on activities at designated Makers Stations, where participants of all ages may tap into their own creative spirit and create something unique and beautiful of their own. The event will also showcase one-of-a-kind gifts, art, unique apparel, jewelry, home décor […]
Are you interested in experimenting with watercolors? This workshop is open to everyone, whether you have experience with watercolors, or the last time you let your creative side free was art class in school. We’ll be painting a wreath and you have the choice of making it festive for the holidays, or keeping it more […]
Do you have your 2019 Resolutions decided yet? Taking charge of your results in your life starts with setting goals for what you want to achieve! Yet only 8% of people who make New Year’s Resolutions actually achieve them. That’s a 92% failure rate! Similar statistics hold true for setting goals. These failures could be […]
Join us for a special holiday presentation from the Ancient City Astronomy Club! Vice-President of the club, Rod Paul, will give a historical and astronomical perspective about the Christmas Star based on clues found in the Bible. He will discuss who the Three Wise Men were and the star they followed. He will also talk […]
