Beach Exploration
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 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..
COURSE OVERVIEW Whether you're an experienced biologist or a curious naturalist, this two-day field certification blends assessment and deep learning in wildlife tracking. The CyberTracker Track & Sign Evaluation is an internationally recognized, professional-level certification system that hones..
An Introduction to Reading the Language of the Land Every time we step outside, we step into a world filled with stories—subtle signs of life that reveal the movement and behavior of wildlife all around us. One of..
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..
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..
Now it's time for the little ones to have their turn with ESTUSCARY Truck or Treat! This afternoon event is designed especially for 8-year-olds and under (or anyone who prefers a not-so-scary Halloween!) at Guana Tolomato Matanzas National..
Get ready for a spine-chilling adventure at Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve's (GTM Research Reserve) ESTUSCARY Haunted Trail filled with scares, surprises and fun (recommended for older children, teens and adults)! Dress in your favorite Halloween..
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..
Get ready for a spine-chilling adventure at Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve's (GTM Research Reserve) ESTUSCARY Haunted Trail filled with scares, surprises and fun (recommended for older children, teens and adults)! Dress in your favorite Halloween..
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..