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 Friends of GTMNERR
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Welcome to The Friends Of The GTM Reserve Website The Friends of GTM Reserve is a private
non-profit citizen organization established to
support and enhance environmental education, stewardship of natural
and cultural resources, and scientific research of the GTM NERR
through volunteer initiatives, citizen involvement, and community
partnerships.
Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * This Month at the Environmental Education Center Events At A Glance (PDF Calendar)
Shop for Books, Art and Gifts at the Nature Store
Art Contest for High School Students * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Deputy Secretary for Land and Recreation Bob Ballard, Congressman John L. Mica, and Laurie McGilvray, Chief of the Estuarine Reserves Division of NOAA, opened the new 21,000 square-foot Environmental Education Center at Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve on Saturday September 24th, 2005. The $6.2 million project includes interpretive exhibits, aquariums, classrooms, teaching and working laboratories, an auditorium and an outdoor amphitheater overlooking the Guana River Aquatic Preserve. Programs are offered to school teachers, students, adults and environmental professionals. The Environmental Education Center is open daily 9am - 4pm with the exception of State holidays. Admission to the Environmental Education Center is $2 for adults, $1 for children aged ten to 17 and free for children under ten. (GTM Reserve annual pass holders get in free!) In the Center we have a variety of exhibits for you to view and a scavenger hunts for the kids (and adults) to complete. There is also a 15 minute intro video that plays in our AV room all day. Please check our Events Calendar for a list of when special events and guided walks are offered. Ongoing Events at the GTM Reserve All events are held at the Environmental Education Center in Ponte Vedra Beach unless otherwise noted! Please call 904-823-4500 for more information or to register for an event! First
Fridays - Brown Bag Lunch Series:
Noon-1pm Third
Wednesdays - Family Fun Hour:
2:30 - 3:30 pm Weekend
Nature Walks Weekend
Movies: See movie listing on Events Page . Topics
vary by month. Star Parties -
Bring your own scope or borrow ours for the
evening! A brief (15-20 minute) discussion helps orientate beginners
before we step outside to view the night sky. Specific times and
dates are determined monthly. Please call for information on
the next upcoming party! Space is limited for these events & reservations
are required. $10 each or $5.00 for Friends members.
EDUCATION CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION:
9AM-4PM 7 Days A Week Closed on State Holidays
See List Of Movie Showtimes on Events Page
...for more information please call GTMNERR (904) 823-4500.
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