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  • Family Seining

    Guana Dam 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States

    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..

  • Moonlight Hike

    GTM Research Reserve 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States

    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..

  • Beach Exploration

    GTM Research Reserve 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States

    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..

  • Monthly Beach Cleanup

    GTM Research Reserve 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States

    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..

  • Nature Journaling

    GTM Research Reserve 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States

    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..

  • Guided Exploration Hike

    Guana Trailhead 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States

    On the first Saturday of every month, visitors learn about the Guana Peninsula’s natural biodiversity, extensive cultural history, vital estuarine resources, and current efforts to protect these resources. Meet at..

  • Family Seining

    Guana Dam 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States

    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..

  • International Coastal Cleanup

    GTM Research Reserve 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States

    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..

  • Nature’s Palette: Wildflower Course

    GTM Research Reserve 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States

    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..

  • Estuaries

    Shuck Yeah! I ❤️ Estuaries!

    GTM Research Reserve 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States

    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..

  • Estuary Fest

    GTM Research Reserve 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States

    GTM Research Reserve's (GTMNERR) Guana River serves as a backdrop for Estuary Fest 2025. Friends of GTM Research Reserve will host this event celebrating National Estuaries Week. This free, family-friendly..

  • Unboxed: Taking Control of Your Camera

    GTM Research Reserve 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States

    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..