Join us at one of two locations—the GTM Reserve Visitor Center in Ponte Vedra Beach or the GTM Reserve Marineland Office in St. Augustine—to help keep our coastline beautiful. Choose the location that works best for you: GTM..
What changes as land meets the sea? Join us for an immersive walk from the Atlantic Ocean to the Matanzas River estuary, crossing dunes, maritime forest and mangroves. EXPLORE COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS Dunes & Beach — How do sea..
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..
If you are new to nature journaling, you will be guided through this introductory class by instructor Elaine Bergstrom, using watercolors. Each month focuses on a different topic with words, pictures and numbers to learn more about what..
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..
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..
On the first Thursday of every month, 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 to learn..
Join us for a six-week journey into the world of North Atlantic Right Whales and Bottlenose Dolphins along Northeast Florida’s coast. Through expert presentations, film, discussion, and a guided sunset beach walk, you'll explore the science, conservation, and..
Experience the GTM Research Reserve under the glow of the full moon! Enjoy exclusive after-hours access for a peaceful, self-guided Moonlight Hike. Normally closed at sunset, the trails will open under the full moon for a unique opportunity..
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..
What changes as land meets the sea? Join us for an immersive walk from the Atlantic Ocean to the Matanzas River estuary, crossing dunes, maritime forest and mangroves. EXPLORE COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS Dunes & Beach — How do sea..
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..
