Meet at the Visitor Center for a brief orientation and instructions at 9:00 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..
Celebrate Earth Day 2025 at GTM Research Reserve! Receive a complimentary aquatic preserve refillable water bottle (one per household while supplies last) when you commit to #MakeTheSwitch to a reusable water bottle. When you do, you reduce waste..
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..
This three-day course is an ACA Level 1 & 2 skills overview. It is scheduled for March 22, 23 and April 5, 2025. The course will: Provide course overview, equipment review (kayaks, paddles, PFDs) and ethics/safety policies. Paddling..
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..
Instructor Richard Thomas will teach you how to identify and appreciate the diverse wildflowers of the GTM Research Reserve. In this 6-week course (March 12, 19, 26 & April 2, 9, 16), you will: Explore the habitats of..
Visitors learn about the Guana Peninsula's natural biodiversity, expansive cultural history, vital estuarine resources, and current efforts to protect these resources. Meet at the GTM Research Reserve’s Trailhead Pavilion located west of the Guana Dam. Wear comfortable closed-toe..
GTM Research Reserve will host its 15th State of the Reserve which features presentations on research and monitoring conducted by reserve scientists and visiting researchers from across the country. The 2025 science symposium will feature presentations on water..
Join instructor Donna Frantz for this six-week Fishing 101 Clinic starting Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, at GTM Research Reserve. Have fun learning the basics of fishing. Attend all six weeks for a chance to win a Rod and..
Linda Burek, a certified Florida Master Naturalist, will lead this five-week course in birding, "If You Can Name It, You Can Love It." She was the lead compiler for the St. Augustine Christmas Bird Count 2018-2021. She has..
Join GTM Research Reserve on Valentine's Day and show some love to our beaches! Spend as much or as little time as you like. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Participants will receive a complimentary Aquatic Preserves water..
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..
