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 […]
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 […]
Join us every Saturday morning under the oaks out front for a gathering of St. Augustine’s finest growers, artisans and artists. For 20 years this community event has brought together the region’s finest fresh food, prepared goods and fine art. Shop for groceries and gifts, grab a bite to eat or drink, mingle with friends and stay […]
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 […]
Hosted by Jacksonville Business Connections, the Morning Market offers farm fresh produce, homemade, and handmade goods of all kinds. They will also feature food trucks, kid-friendly fun and local vendors. Free reusable shopping bags will be given to the first 100 people who stop by the Jacksonville Business Connections table. The market is held on […]
With food trucks, live music, and local artisans as well as all the fresh produce and goods that you’d expect, the STA City Market is so much more than just a farmers market. So grab your bags and basket, make your way to the park, and plan to spend the day.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Every Wednesday, artisans and growers gather their goods at the St. Augustine Beach Pier. The market is a destination, a place that serves as a setting for the community and visitors to the area to gather and learn something new from a farmer, grower, producer or local artist. To build a community where we work […]