Welcome to the GTM Research Reserve
The Friends of the 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 Research Reserve through volunteer initiatives, citizen involvement, and community partnerships.
Hours and Admission
Environmental Education Center
- 9am - 4pm 7 days a week
- Closed on State Holidays
- $2.00 for Adults
- $1.00 for Children 10 - 17
- FREE for Children 9 and younger
Trails and Beach Lots
- 8am - sunset 7 days a week
- $3.00 per vehicle up to 8 people
- $1.00 per pedestrian, bicyclist, & extra passengers in vehicle beyond 8
Guana Dam
- 4am - 11pm 7 days a week
- $3.00 per vehicle up to 8 people
- $1.00 per pedestrian, bicyclist, & extra passengers in vehicle beyond 8
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News and Events
Click here for a calendar of all events.
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2013 Photo Contest
Co-sponsored by Imagine Fine Art Printing with donations from: Ripple Effect Ecotours,Holiday Isle Oceanfront Resort St Augustine, Tropical Birding, George Lepp - Photographer LensFly Camera Gear on the Go!, MK Controls' Lightning Bug, Naturescapes, Imagine Fine Art Printing, the GTM Research Reserve, and Friends of GTM Research Reserve
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4th Annual 5K/10K Trail Run
Special thanks to our corporate sponsors who made this race possible! GWANDA Smart Network Solutions, Black Creek Outfitters, Ripple Effect Ecotours, The Fresh Market, Everything Bagels, Road ID, Flagler Organics, and Starbucks Ponte Vedra! Please support them as they have supported us! In the 5K run, Brett Smith came in first, followed by Ryan O'Rourke in second and Keneth Coley in third. The 10K race was won by Craig Layman, with Dred Flynn in second place and Bryan Cichon in third. Congratulations to our 1st and 2nd place female winners as well! 10K: Deanna Leschinski and Annika Goldman. 5K: Darien Andreu and LeAnna Hayward. For complete results and placing, click the PDF documents below to see where you or your friends ranked!
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 Saturdays 8:30am - 10:30am Join us as we head outside on our trails, beaches and waterways. Every Saturday we offer an outdoor activity that the whole family will enjoy!
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 Sea TurtlesEvery second Saturday 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 Join our experienced Docents as they lead you through the River to Sea Preserve or around the Matanzas Inlet. Discover the beautiful beaches or the quiet cool Maritime Hammock.
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NOW OPEN - Ponce de Leon 30 8' Exhibit
At noontime on April 2, 1513, Ponce de Leon’s navigator logged their ship’s position at 30 degrees 8 minutes just south of today’s Ponte Vedra Beach and a few miles north of St. Augustine. The following morning, Ponce came ashore to claim La Florida for Spain. GTM Research Reserve celebrates the 500th anniversary of this important event with a new statue of Ponce de Leon, signs at the new beach overlook and a historical marker at the North Beach Access. | |
