Environmental

E.g., January 25, 2020

Saturday, January 25, 2020

Annual River Blessing

Saturday, January 25, 2020 | 9 - 11 a.m.
Alpine Groves Park
(904) 209-0348
Free Event

Guests can participate in this annual "river blessing" ceremony on the beautiful St. Johns River.

A Historical Look Into the Old Spanish Quarries

Select Saturdays in January, February, and March 2020 | 10 – 11 a.m.
(904) 461-2033

Participants can learn all about the coquina that was quarried here and how it influenced the architecture and history of St. Augustine.

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Florida Freshwater Fishing 101

Wednesdays January 8 – February 5, 2020 | 9 – 11 a.m.
Alpine Groves Park
(904) 209-0355
Free Event

Join just one or all five of this series of free fishing clinics to learn the basics of Florida freshwater fishing.

Let's Talk Turtle

January 18 & 29 and February 26, 2020 | 10 – 11 a.m.
Anastasia State Park
(904) 461-2035

Guests can learn all about sea turtles, from species specifics and behavior to the dangers they encounter in our oceans, at this presentation at Anastasia State Park.

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Moultrie Creek Kayak Trips

Thurs., Jan. 30, and Sat., Feb. 1, 2020 | See below for times
(904) 209-0335
4805 Shore Drive
Free Event

The St. Johns County Parks Department offers two free guided kayak tours on Moultrie Creek.

Saturday, February 1, 2020

Guided Exploration Hike at GTM Research Reserve

First Saturday of the month, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Guana Tolomato Matanzas NERR
(904) 823-4500
Free Event

Visitors are welcome to participate in this scenic walk through the Guana Peninsula in Ponte Vedra Beach.

Moultrie Creek Kayak Trips

Thurs., Jan. 30, and Sat., Feb. 1, 2020 | See below for times
(904) 209-0335
4805 Shore Drive
Free Event

The St. Johns County Parks Department offers two free guided kayak tours on Moultrie Creek.

Monday, February 3, 2020

A Walk on the Wild Side

Select dates January – April 2020 | See below for dates and times
(904) 461-2035

Discover more about the shoreline, maritime hammocks, and other diverse ecosystems throughout Anastasia State Park.

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Bird Walk at Anastasia State Park

Select dates in January, February, & March 2020 | 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Anastasia State Park
(904) 461-2035

Bird watchers and nature lovers are invited to join this guided bird walk at Anastasia State Park.

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Florida Freshwater Fishing 101

Wednesdays January 8 – February 5, 2020 | 9 – 11 a.m.
Alpine Groves Park
(904) 209-0355
Free Event

Join just one or all five of this series of free fishing clinics to learn the basics of Florida freshwater fishing.

Family Fishing Clinic

4 Wednesdays in February 2020 | 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Vaill Point Park
(904) 823-4500
Free Event

This free fishing clinic is four weekly sessions on successive Wednesdays in February for kids ages 5 to 15 along with their parents.

Friday, February 7, 2020

First Friday Garden Walk

First Friday of every month, 10 a.m.
(386) 446-6783

Take a guided walk through beautiful Washington Oaks and learn about the history of the park's formal gardens.

Owl and Sunset Symphony

Friday, January 17 and February 7, 2020 | See times below.
Beluthahatchee Park
(904) 209-0348
Free Event

Enjoy nature's symphony at sunset along the St. Johns River at Beluthahatchee Park.

Saturday, February 8, 2020

Second Saturdays Family Seining

9 – 11 a.m. on the 2nd Saturday of each month
Guana Tolomato Matanzas NERR
(904) 823-4500
Free Event

Families can learn how to cast a seine net to collect various fish and crab species.

Second Saturday Plant Sale

Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
(386) 302-5590

Guests can visit the magnificent gardens, browse rare and beautiful plants for sale, and attend a cultivation workshop.

Sunday, February 9, 2020

Bird Walk at Fort Mose

Select dates in January, February, and March 2020 | 8 – 10 a.m.
(904) 823-2232
Free Event

Enjoy a guided birdwalk through the hammocks and marshes of Fort Mose State Park.

Anastasia Marsh Discovery Walk

Jan. 7, Feb. 9, and March 3, 2020 | See below for times
(904) 461-2033

Discover more about the maritime hammocks and estuarine ecosystem along the Anastasia Marsh Trail.

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Family Fishing Clinic

4 Wednesdays in February 2020 | 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Vaill Point Park
(904) 823-4500
Free Event

This free fishing clinic is four weekly sessions on successive Wednesdays in February for kids ages 5 to 15 along with their parents.

Thursday, February 13, 2020

Ancient Dunes Trail Hike

Select dates in January, February, and March 2020 | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
(904) 461-2033

This guided hike explores the dunes and maritime hammocks of Anastasia State Park.

Sunset Kayak Tours

Thursday and Friday, February 13 and 14, 2020 | 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
(904) 209-0335
6795 Collier Rd

Experience Trout Creek at sunset on one of these kayak tours led by county naturalists.

Friday, February 14, 2020

Sunset Kayak Tours

Thursday and Friday, February 13 and 14, 2020 | 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
(904) 209-0335
6795 Collier Rd

Experience Trout Creek at sunset on one of these kayak tours led by county naturalists.

Sunday, February 16, 2020

Bird Walk at Anastasia State Park

Select dates in January, February, & March 2020 | 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Anastasia State Park
(904) 461-2035

Bird watchers and nature lovers are invited to join this guided bird walk at Anastasia State Park.

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

A Walk on the Wild Side

Select dates January – April 2020 | See below for dates and times
(904) 461-2035

Discover more about the shoreline, maritime hammocks, and other diverse ecosystems throughout Anastasia State Park.

Family Fishing Clinic

4 Wednesdays in February 2020 | 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Vaill Point Park
(904) 823-4500
Free Event

This free fishing clinic is four weekly sessions on successive Wednesdays in February for kids ages 5 to 15 along with their parents.

Thursday, February 20, 2020

Nature Photography

Thursdays, February 20, 27, and March 5, 2020 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Alpine Groves Park
(904) 209-0335
Free Event

John local photographer Nicholle Goodnight in this three-class workshop to learn how to capture stunning nature shots with your digital camera.

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