November is Florida Paddle-Sports Month so come check out what our waters have to offer! Whether you're gliding across the Atlantic Ocean or the Guana River in a canoe or kayak, GTM Research Reserve has it all. Getting on the water can be a peaceful respite from a busy life, and a great way to encounter the unique [...]
We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving filled with kind acts toward others and the community! The staff at GTM Research Reserve is thankful for our dedicated volunteers! The Friends of the GTM Reserve is celebrating #GivingTuesday on November 29, 2016, with an oyster shell bagging event at GTM Research Reserve. This day of giving is fueled by the power [...]
November Is Manatee Awareness Month! Celebrate Florida's affable herbivores by learning and sharing information that can help protect these gentle creatures. As the West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus) searches for warmer waters, keep an eye out for increased sightings. Seasonal protection laws went into place November 15, 2016, so please remember to keep your distance and go slow. [...]
Flagler College students, who are part of the GTM Research Reserve’s T.O.T.E. (Teachers on the Estuary) program, led and organized a marine debris cleanup at the St. Augustine Municipal Marina. The T.O.T.E. program is a teacher training initiative of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System that strives to incorporate estuary and watershed education into local [...]
GTM UPDATE: Cleanup is underway at the GTM Research Reserve, Ponte Vedra Beach and also Marineland office. The River-to-Sea trail walk in Marineland scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 12 has been canceled! The good news is that Guana Dam has now been re-opened! However, the Middle Beach and South Beach access parking lots remain closed indefinitely until the boardwalks [...]
Due to the effects of Hurricane Matthew, there are several closures at GTM Research Reserve until further notice - Middle Beach Access Parking Lot, South Beach Access Parking Lot and Guana Dam. GTM staff is working to repair all areas as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience. For more information, please call 904-823-4500.
The Family Seining event scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 8 at the GTM Research Reserve is cancelled due to the threat of inclement weather. On the second and fourth Saturday of every month, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. we lead a guided family seining activity. Visitors will get the chance to pull a seine net through Guana Lake, collecting [...]
The fall edition of our newsletter is here! "The Estuary Examiner" is filled with articles, a few videos, and information about GTM Research Reserve's education, research and stewardship programs and events. Click here to check out the fall 2016 issue. Enjoy!
Overall Microplastic (GTM Research Reserve) Create bar charts The GTM Research Reserve joined the Florida Microplastics Awareness Project in 2015! Since joining, our researchers and volunteers have collected monthly water samples from 14 locations, filtered the samples, and collected data on the different types and amounts of microplastics within our waters. Our researchers and volunteers [...]
OceanWise and sustainable seafood dishes make a winning combination for an enjoyable evening at GTM Research Reserve's Environmental Education Center in Ponte Vedra Beach on Saturday, Sept. 24. This event takes place on the shores of the Guana River where guests will enjoy food, beverages, music, a silent auction and a breathtaking sunset! Friends of the GTM Reserve [...]
