• Guided Exploration Hike

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

    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..

  • State of the Reserve

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

    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..

  • Marineland River to Sea Preserve Trail Walk

    River to Sea Preserve 9805 N Ocean Shore Blvd,, Palm Coast, FL, United States

    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..

  • Fishing 101 Clinic

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

    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..

  • If You Can Name It, You Can Love It: A 5-Week Course in Birding

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

    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..

  • Valentine’s Day Beach Cleanup

    Guana Middle Beach Access Parking Lot

    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..

  • 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 other habitats. Learn about the animals and their..

  • Marineland River to Sea Preserve Trail Walk

    River to Sea Preserve 9805 N Ocean Shore Blvd,, Palm Coast, FL, United States

    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..

  • GTM 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 9:00 AM sharp. We provide bags and gloves, but you can reduce the trash we generate by bringing your own gloves and container. No signup is..

  • New Volunteer Orientation

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

    A new volunteer at GTM Research Reserve? Haven’t attended a New Volunteer Orientation? Then join us for a New Volunteer Orientation! Expect to learn: -GTM NERR program overview -Volunteer Rules and Responsibilities -Next steps to volunteering at GTM Please..

  • GTM 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 9:00 AM sharp. We provide bags and gloves, but you can reduce the trash we generate by bringing your own gloves and container. No signup is..

  • New Volunteer Orientation

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

    A new volunteer at GTM Research Reserve? Haven’t attended a New Volunteer Orientation? Then join us for a New Volunteer Orientation! Expect to learn: -GTM NERR program overview -Volunteer Rules and Responsibilities -Next steps to volunteering at GTM Please..