Freshwater Fishing 101
2020-01-22 09:00 - 11:00, 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.

904 Naturalist Series: Life of Mammals
2020-01-22 15:00 - 18:00, 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.

Toddler Story Time at the Main Library
2020-01-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-01-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-02-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Let your littles explore the library and be captivated by creative storytelling. Toddler storytime is held in the large meeting room at Main Library. Join Mr. Andy and Mrs. Marcia for singing, dancing and great stories. Toddler storytime is aimed at children ages 1-3, but all are welcome to come and join in the fun. Free.
Every Thursday, 11am, 11:30am

Hair Restoration Event
2020-01-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Anh Vu M.D., 301 Health Park Blvd Suite 109, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
If you’ve been considering hair restoration but aren’t quite sure where to begin, then this event is for you! Local St. Augustine practitioner, Dr. Vu, is hosting a free event to answer any questions you may have and become comfortable with the procedure. You’ll learn all about the newest techniques and technologies regarding this procedure and attendees will also get a free consultation with Dr. Vu as well as a gift, and special price-packaging. Don’t miss out on this event, mingle and enjoy brunch amongst Dr. Vu and his staff and get all of your questions answered!
This event is free and all are welcome.

Celebration of Heroes
2020-01-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Elks Lodge, 1420 A1a S, Saint Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
We are hosting a Heroes Celebration Event to honor St. John’s County Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, and Emergency Medical Personnel. We need your help getting the word out and inviting any of those local heroes that you know. We are excited for this celebration and want to honor as many men and women as possible. Please see below and pass along the details to those Heroes you know!
JANUARY 24
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
What could be better than honoring our heroes with a night of food and fun? Join us to support a great cause AND have a great time!
ELKS LODGE OF ST AUGUSTINE
1420 A1A S.
St. Augustine, FL 32080
HAPPY HOUR: 6:00 – 7:00 pm
DINNER: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Catered by County Road
Provisions – Texas Style BBQ
DANCING AND GAMES: 8:00 – 9:00 pm
ATTIRE: Dressy Casual
WIN A CASH PRIZE FOR YOUR BEST PHOTO
Memories are important to the team at Heroes First Home Loans. That’s why we’re rewarding the best photo submissions with cash prizes live at the Heroes Celebration. Upload your Best Rookie Photo and/or your Best First Date Photo at
www.HeroesFirstHomeLoans.com/St.-Augustine-Heroes-Gala.

Annual River Blessing
2020-01-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Alpine Groves Park, 2060 State Road 13, Swtizerland, FL, 32259, United States
Join us for a morning of music, and ceremony at this year’s Annual River Blessing. Enjoy lectures from the St. Johns and Matanzas Riverkeepers as well as a silent, ceremonial passing of the water bowl to the beat of the drums. Attendees are invited to bring their own drums and participate in this beautiful, non-denominational event. After the blessing, guests are invited to stay and tour Beluthahatchee Park.

Admission

This event is free and open to the public. For more info, contact AyoLane Halusky at ahalusky@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0348.

Sustainable Livinge
2020-01-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Anastasia Island Library Branch, 124 Sea Grove Main St., St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Hosted by St. Johns County Parks and Recreation, join Park Naturalist, Kelly Ussia for a presentation on how to live your life more sustainably! You’ll learn all the ins and outs on how to make a larger impact on the environment and do your part for eco-friendly living. So pack up your reusable water bottles and bags, it’s time to get sustainable!

Admission
This program is free and open to the public, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more info, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0335.

Wednesday Market at the Pier
2020-01-29 08:00 - 12:00, 2020-02-05 08:00 - 12:00 | St Johns County Ocean Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach
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 and live. We support local economy, increase market opportunities for farmers and small businesses, and provides access to an assortment of local and regional sourced products.

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.

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.

Lightner After Hours
2020-01-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Guests are invited to enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres, and wine, while they browse the fine art on display at this supremely elegant museum. This free monthly social event is open to the public. Donations are appreciated. Visitors may enter the beautiful and unique historic Lightner Museum at the Granada Street entrance (with blue and white awnings, located across from the Corazon Cinema).

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.

Farmers Market at The Amp
2020-02-01 08:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
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 for awhile to enjoy some old-time music from the Free Rangers on the Front Porch!
Monthly Events at the Farmers Market:

2nd and 4th Saturday of each month – The St. Johns County Public Library Bookmobile
1st Saturday of each month at 9am – Yoga at the Market

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.

Morning Market at the St. Augustine Outlets
2020-02-01 10:00 - 13:00 | St Augustine Outlets, 500 Outlet Mall Blvd, St. Augustine, 32084
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 the first Saturday of each month.

STA City Market
2020-02-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Eddie Vickers Park, 399 Riberia Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
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.

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 | 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.

Flight to Freedom
2020-02-06 10:00 - 15:00, 2020-02-07 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.

Midnight in the Garden of Indigo Batik Exhibit
2020-02-07 11:00 - 17:00, 2020-02-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine FL, 32084
Cindy Wilson’s indigo batiks are featured in February at Butterfield Garage Gallery
Friday February 7, 2020, at 6:00pm Cindy will present an artist talk explaining her process, and experiences of working with indigo.
The show, titled Midnight in the Garden of Indigo results from Cindy’s focus in 2019 learning to use indigo dye for batiks. The infinite shades of blue, and the extreme lightfastness of indigo intrigued her, and indigo research and dye vats soon took over her studio. Dying with indigo requires both science and art. The results are batiks that have an other worldly feel, a haunting stillness, and though the images are beautiful, they reveal an incomplete visual story. These monochromatic images will encourage the viewer to see the familiar in a new light as well.
Cindy’s batiks are known for the high level of detail and painterly quality she is able to express with the medium. A long background of drawing has guided her work. Cindy uses a tjanting tool from Indonesia to apply hot wax much in the same way as an artist uses a quill to lay down ink. Layer by layer the liquid wax seals the color she wants to preserve, before the next dye is applied. Her process of building colors directly on the fabric is unique, and creates the depth of color seen in her batiks. “Balancing the technical process while keeping a feel of spontaneity is my overall focus as I work on a piece” Cindy explains.
During the past five years, Cindy’s work has caught the attention of both jurists and collectors. She has been included in numerous regional shows and her batiks grace the homes of many collectors around the country. She teaches her technique in classes at The Bascom Center for the Arts in Highlands NC, as well as locally.
A short history of indigo and its role in St. Augustines past, plus A hands on demonstration of batik and the indigo dying process will be presented Saturday Feb 22, at Butterfield Gallery.
