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NOVEMBER
Second Saturday of Each Month:
GTM Reserve Guided Trail Hike
Join GTM Research Reserve volunteers from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
for a 1.5 mile guided walk through the Guana Trail. After the walk,
visit the GTM Research Reserve Environmental Education Center
(EEC). There is a $3 parking fee. 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte
Vedra Beach. 904-823-4500 www.gtmnerr.org
City Walks Pet Friendly Tours
Bring Fido to join City Walks for a free Pet Friendly Tour of St. Augustine’s
Historic District. The tour departs at 10 a.m. from Tour Saint Augustine.
Pets must be leashed, reservations are required. 4 Granada St.,
St. Augustine. 904-540-3476 www.staugustinecitywalks.com
Third Tuesday of Each Month:
GTM Research Reserve Marineland Lecture
This lecture series is held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from
10 - 11 a.m. at the GTM Research Reserve Marineland Field
Office. The series is designed to inform the public about their
coastal natural world. The lectures are free so space is limited
and reservations are requested. 9741 N. Oceanshore Blvd.,
Marineland. 904-823-4500 www.gtmnerr.org
Third Saturday of Each Month:
Guided Beach Exploration Guana South Beach
Join GTM Research Reserve Docents from 8:30 - 10 a.m. for a
beach walk at the Guana South beach location on A1A, South
Ponte Vedra Beach. Learn about the animals that call the beach
home as well as seashells and other interesting facts. This is a
“Beaches 101” experience that the entire family will enjoy. There
is a $3/per vehicle parking fee. 1768 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Ponte
Vedra Beach. 904-823-4500 www.gtmnerr.org
Nocatee Farmer’s Market
Nocatee Farmer’s Market takes place from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. every
third Saturday. This free family-friendly event has over 80 local
vendors selling everything from produce, crafts, jewelry, herbs,
unique foods and more. Free face painting will be available for
the little ones, along with bounce house. 245 Little River Rd.,
Ponte Vedra. www.nocatee.com
Fourth Saturday of Each Month:
Family Seining at the GTM Research Reserve
Join GTM Research Reserve docents from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. to
learn how to pull a seine net collecting species of fish, crabs and
more. Learn about the animals and their roles in the habitat.
Waders and boots will be 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. 904-823-4500 www.gtmnerr.org
Last Saturday of Each Month: Uptown Saturday Night
From 5 – 9 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month, experience
live music, refreshments, new exhibits, book signings and much
more at the galleries, antique stores and unique shops on
St. Augustine’s San Marco Ave., between Ripley’s Museum and
the Mission Nombre de Dios. The Mission Nombre de Dios
provides free parking. 904-823-9263
Last Sunday of Each Month: Music in the Box
On the last Sunday of the month, enjoy live acoustic music by
some of the area’s best up-and-coming bands and musicians from
6 - 9 p.m. on stage at the Limelight Theatre. Admission is $5.
Refreshments available for purchase. 11 Old Mission Ave.,
St. Augustine. 904-825-1164 www.Limelight-Theatre.org
NOVEMBER 2015
November 1
Spoonbills & Sprockets Cycling Tour
Experience the beautiful A1A Scenic By Way by bike! The tour
consists of cycling routes taking riders from historic Marineland
through the plaza in downtown St. Augustine and back. 36, 72
or 100 mile routes are mapped out. Registration is $60.
6900 N. Oceanshore Blvd., St. Augustine. www.scenica1a.org
Tolomato Cemetery Guided Tour
Tour the oldest extant planned cemetery in Florida with burials
starting during the First Spanish Period (1565-1763). Admission is
free, but donations are encouraged. Tours are from 11 a.m. 3 p.m. 16 Cordova St., St. Augustine. www.tolomatocemetery.com
November 1
31st Annual Great St. Augustine Chowder Debate
More than 30 area restaurants compete for top honors in this tasty
fundraiser for Shriners Children’s Hospitals. Tastes are $1 each
and winners will be selected in New England, Minorcan, conch and/
or seafood categories. Sponsored by and held at The Conch House
Marina Resort from 12:30 – 4 p.m. 57 Comares Ave., St. Augustine.
904-829-8646 www.conch-house.com
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