THE CARAVACA CROSS HAS BEEN STOLEN!!! In 2002, during an archaeological investigation of the property of the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, a fascinating discovery was made…a 17th century caravaca cross. The caravaca cross was first produced to celebrate the end of the Black Death in Europe. Believed to be the only example of a caravaca cross […]
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, […]
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 […]
Krewe Kaptain tickets include reserved table seating with table service, parking and champagne/wine (only ages 21+ up) Jacksonville Children’s Chorus (JCC) partners with local businesses and music groups to host a Mardi Gras Party to benefit the JCC. The Mardi Gras Party will include a DJ, dancing, photo booth, prizes, Cajun-inspired food, desserts, and beverages. Silent […]
THE CARAVACA CROSS HAS BEEN STOLEN!!! In 2002, during an archaeological investigation of the property of the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, a fascinating discovery was made…a 17th century caravaca cross. The caravaca cross was first produced to celebrate the end of the Black Death in Europe. Believed to be the only example of a caravaca cross […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join St. Johns County Parks & Recreation for a hands-on, family fishing series from 4pm to 5:30pm every Wednesday in February. Each of the classes will cover different elements of learning to fish – Casting, Fish ID and Regulations, Proper Fish Handling, and Knot Tying. All children must be a minimum of 5 years old […]
Join Peggy Cook and Dave Wiinikainen, experts from the St. Johns Audubon Society, and be introduced to birding during a walk along the Pellicer Creek at Favor-Dykes State Park. Participants can expect to see songbirds, warblers, eagles, and falcons, as well as wading birds such as egrets, white ibis, and herons. The walk is free […]