The GTM Research Reserve will host a Family Seining on the second Saturday of each month from 9-11 a.m. Join GTM Research Reserve volunteers and/or staff for a guided family seining activity. Visitors will get the chance to pull a seine net through Guana Lake, collecting a variety of species (including fish, crabs, and shrimp), learning about the animals and their habitat interactions during the activity. All necessary gear, including waders and boots, will be provided.

On the first Saturday of every month from 9-11 a.m., visitors can learn about the cultural history of the Guana Peninsula as well as the natural biodiversity, during a guided hike. Find out about the peninsula’s 5,000 years of human history, including how native peoples used estuarine resources, European plantation, and current efforts to conserve natural and cultural resources. Meet at the GTM Research Reserve’s Trailhead Pavilion located west of the Guana Dam. Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.

On the third Saturday of every month from 9-11 a.m., join GTM Research Reserve volunteers for a beach walk. Learn about the animals that call the beach their home, seashells and other interesting facts. This is a “Beaches 101” experience the entire family will enjoy. The hike will begin with a presentation at the Visitor Center. Then, walk across the street to the beach. 

Every fourth Saturday of the month, GTM’s Stewardship Beach Cleanup takes place from 9-11 a.m. At 9 a.m., pick up supplies from GTM’s Visitor Center front desk. You can choose which beach location you would like to clean up and work for as long as you want. This event does not require registration. Just show up!

Join GTM Research Reserve, on this seasonal guided interpretive walk around the Matanzas Inlet. Your guide will explain the inlet dynamics and movement of the sand. Hikers will explore the incredibly rich and diverse communities of plants and animals throughout the ecosystem and witness how hurricanes have affected the inlet. Participants will meet at the Matanzas Inlet west parking lot at 9:15 a.m. The hike begins promptly at 9:30. The event is free, but online registration is required. Call 904-380-8600 for up-to-date scheduled hikes and registration details.

Join us from 9-11 a.m., for this seasonal guided trail walk at the River-to-Sea Preserve. Step into the ancient Florida coastal woodlands along the preserve trail and learn how Native Americans once thrived there on natural resources. Your guide will point out indigenous plants along the trail that lead to the Matanzas River. Meet your guide at the GTM Marineland Office, 9741 Ocean Shore Blvd., St. Augustine, FL 32080. Turn at the “Research Reserve” event sign. Designated parking is located in front of the office building.