Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events February - May 2023 | Page 4

Every Saturday The St . Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market From 8:30 a . m . -12:30 p . m . every Saturday morning , vendor-lined pathways of the St . Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market feature more than 100 tents loaded with local produce , flowers , baked goods , handmade arts and crafts and more . Admission into the market is free . 1340 A1A S ., St . Augustine . 904-315-9252 www . theamp . com / community / farmers-market
First Saturdays Militia Muster at Fort Mose State Park Experience free musket firing demonstrations from 9-11:30 a . m . at Fort Mose Historic State Park . Youth are welcome to participate in Junior Militia training using handmade wooden toy muskets . Visitor Center admission is $ 2 . 15 Fort Mose Trail , St . Augustine . 904-823-2232 www . floridastateparks . org / parks-and-trails / fort-mose-historic-state-park
Guided Exploration Hike of the GTM Research Reserve On the first Saturday of the 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 . Learn about the peninsula ’ s 5,000 years of human history , including how native peoples used estuarine resources , what European plantation life was like , and current efforts to learn about and save these resources . Meet at the GTM Research Reserve ’ s Trailhead Pavilion located west of the Guana Dam . Wear comfortable closed toe shoes . There is a $ 3 per vehicle parking fee . Reservations are required and space is limited . 505 Guana River Rd ., Ponte Vedra Beach . 904-380-8600 www . gtmnerr . org
Drum Runner Series Barrel Racing at St . Johns County Fairgrounds Saddle up and head over to the St . Johns County Fairgrounds for monthly barrel , pole and other timed speed horse events at 1 p . m . Admission is free for spectators . 5840 S . R . 207 , Elkton . 904-588-8017 www . sjchc . org
Second Saturdays Family Seining at the GTM Research Reserve Hosted by the GTM Research Reserve , join docents from 9-11 a . m . to learn how to pull a seine net to collect fish and crabs , and learn about their habitats and role in the environment . Waders and boots provided . The program is included with regular admission to the reserve and takes place in the Environmental Education Center . 505 Guana River Rd ., Ponte Vedra Beach . 904-380-8600 www . gtmnerr . org
Third Saturdays Beach Exploration at the GTM Research Reserve Join GTM Research Reserve docents from 9-11 a . m . for a beach walk where participants will learn about the animals that call the beach their home , as well as seashells and other interesting facts . This group will meet at the Visitor Center , then then walk across the street to the beach for this salty adventure . Parking for this event is located at the visitor center . There is no fee for this lot , but registration is required . 505 Guana River Rd ., Ponte Vedra Beach . 904-380-8600 www . gtmnerr . org
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