Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events Nights of LIghts Nov 2022- January 2023 | Page 4

First Saturday Guided Exploration Hike of the GTM Research Reserve From 9-11 a . m ., learn about the cultural history of the Guana Peninsula as well as the natural biodiversity during a guided hike . Meet at the GTM Research Reserve ’ s Trailhead Pavilion , 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 . www . gtmnerr . org
Militia Muster at Fort Mose State Park Experience a 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 . This program is free . Visitor Center admission is $ 2 . 15 Fort Mose Trl ., St . Augustine . 904-823-2232 www . floridastateparks . org / parks-andtrails / fort-mose-historic-state-park
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 Join GTM Research Reserve docents from 9-11 a . m . to learn how to pull a seine net . Participants will collect fish and crabs as well as learn about their habitats and role in the environment . Waders and boots provided . The program is free . Parking at the GTM Dam is $ 3 per vehicle . The tour starts from the Environmental Education Center , 505 Guana River Rd ., Ponte Vedra Beach . 904-823-4500 www . gtmnerr . org
Third Saturdays Nocatee Farmers Market Enjoy the Nocatee Farmers Market that is full of activities , shows , and demonstrations for the entire family . The market offers a wide variety of selections including the freshest locally grown produce and homemade jams , jellies , home-baked goods , hand-stitched quilts , plants , art , and pottery items . 10 a . m . -1 p . m . at Nocatee Station Field , 400 Nocatee Center Way , Ponte Vedra . www . facebook . com / NocateeLiving
Beach Exploration at the GTM Research Reserve Join GTM Research Reserve docents from 9-11 a . m . for a beach walk to learn about the animals that call the beach their home , as well as seashells and other interesting facts . This is a “ Beaches 101 ” experience that the entire family will enjoy . The hike will begin at the visitor center where you will learn about the different habitats on our beautiful seashore . Parking for this event is located in front of the visitor center . There is no fee for this event , but registration is required . 505 Guana River Rd ., Ponte Vedra Beach . 904-823-4500 www . gtmnerr . org
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