Meet at the Visitor Center for a brief orientation and instructions at 9 a.m. where gloves and trash bags will be provided. You will be directed to a specific beach for cleanup. Hat, insect repellent, water and sunscreen..
The GTM Research Reserve offers you an opportunity to follow the wooded trail to the Matanzas River at the River-to-Sea Preserve. An interpretive guide will tell you about old Florida’s moss-laden trees, seasonal flowering shrubs and Native American..
Join GTM Research Reserve docents for a beach walk. Learn about the animals that call the beach their home, plus discover seashells and other interesting facts. This is a “Beaches 101” experience the entire family will enjoy. The..
Join GTM Research Reserve on the second Saturday of each month for a guided family seining activity. Pull a seine net through Guana Lake, collecting species of fish, crabs, and other habitats. Learn about the animals and their..
On the first Thursday of every month (except July), join nature journaling instructor Elaine Bergstrom at GTM Research Reserve to explore the wonders at the reserve. Each month focuses on a different topic using words, pictures, and numbers..
Experience the GTM Trails after dark! Enjoy exclusive after-hours access for a peaceful, self-guided Moonlight Hike from 8-10 p.m. Normally closed by sunset, the trails will be open for a self-paced moonlight hike, providing a peaceful chance to..
Whether you’re new to fishing or looking to brush up on the basics, this five-week hands-on clinic is the perfect place to start! Led by local angler and instructor Donna Frantz, the Fishing 101 Clinic introduces participants to..
Take your camera out of auto mode and into your creative control! This five-session course introduces you to the fundamentals of exposure and manual camera control. Through a mix of in-class demonstrations, guided practice and take-home assignments, you..
Celebrate I ❤️ Estuaries Week with an unforgettable Friday evening of food, fun and estuary love! Shuck Yeah! is an oyster roast and country boil held right here at the GTM Research Reserve as the sun sets over..
Experience the beauty and science of native Florida wildflowers in this five-week immersive course. Led by seasoned naturalist and educator Richard Thomas, this course blends classroom instruction with real-world fieldwork to give participants the tools to identify, understand..
To kick off National Estuaries Week (Sept. 20-27), GTM Research Reserve is partnering with the Ocean Conservancy for their International Coastal Cleanup, in hopes of compiling debris data and joining hands to think globally by acting locally. Meet..
Join GTM Research Reserve on the second Saturday of each month for a guided family seining activity. Pull a seine net through Guana Lake, collecting species of fish, crabs, and other habitats. Learn about the animals and their..