Upcoming Nature Programing ,Parks & Recreation ,St. Johns County

**MOONLIGHT BEACH WALKS AT VILANO: JUNE 1ST, JUNE 15TH & JUNE 29TH**

Come explore the beach environment by the light of the moon! St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department and Environmental Division have teamed up to bring you a new guided beach walk. Those who attend will get a chance to experience the beach at night and learn about the unique animals that utilize the beach after the sun goes down. Grab the family and a flashlight (Red film for flashlights will be provided so we dont disturb sea turtles) and join us on one of our next moonlight walks! Moonlight Beach Walks will be held at Vilano Beach, 2750 Anahma Dr., Vilano, FL 32084 at 8:00pm on Wednesday June 1st, June 15th, and June 29th. Space is limited so RSVP for the next Moonlight Beach Walk today, to make a reservation or for more information contact Kelly Ussia at 904-209-0335 or [email protected].

**MOONLIGHT BEACH WALKS AT THE ST. AUGUSTINE PIER: JUNE 9TH & JUNE 23RD**

Come explore the beach environment by the light of the moon! St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department and Environmental Division have teamed up to bring you a new guided beach walk. Those who attend will get a chance to experience the beach at night and learn about the unique animals that utilize the beach after the sun goes down. Grab the family and a flashlight (Red film for flashlights will be provided so we dont disturb sea turtles) and join us on one of our next moonlight walks! Moonlight Beach Walks will be held at the St. Augustine Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32080 at 8:00pm on Thursday June 9th and June 23rd. Space is limited so RSVP for the next Moonlight Beach Walk today, to make a reservation or for more information contact Kelly Ussia at 904-209-0335 or [email protected].

**NEASE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION DAYS: JUNE 15TH & JULY 13TH.**

St. Johns County Parks and Recreation and the St. Johns County Environmental Division will host a series of Environmental Education Days from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Nease Beachfront Park, 3171 Coastal Highway, on June 15th and July 13th.This event is free and family friendly. Throughout the park and the historic Nease House, County staff will provide information and interactive activities on a variety of topics including native plant identification, right whale and sea turtle conservation, animal tracking, dune habitats, as well as wetland and coastal marsh habitats. For more information, please call Nathan at 904.209.0323.

**KAYAK TRIPS: JUNE 23RD, JUNE 25TH & JUNE 26TH**

The St. Johns County Parks and Recreation is hosting a 2-3 hour guided kayak tour of Guana Tolomato Matanzas Waterway at 10am on Thursday June 23rd, Saturday June 25th, and Sunday June 26th. The trip will launch from Six Mile Boat Ramp, which is located six miles north of the Guana Dam off A1A, GPS coordinates are: 30 ° 06’36.13″ N 81 ° 20’42.74″ W. Participants will have the opportunity to explore a unique water shed along our coast, learn about the local history, and discover the plants and animals of the Gauna Tolomato Matanzas Waterway. The fee for this guided trip is $20 per person for participants brining their own kayak, and $40 per person for participants using a county kayak. Spots are limited. To RSVP for a seat, or for additional information, please call 904.209.0335 or e-mail Kelly Ussia at [email protected]. When setting up a reservation please include a phone number, e-mail address, date of the trip you would like to attend, and if you would like to use a county kayak.

**Thank you so much for helping us get the word out about these awesome programs. If you need anything from me please let me know.**

***Hope you have a beautiful day and take the time to get outside and explore!***

**Kelly Ussia**

Kelly Ussia

Environmental Education Instructor

St. Johns County Parks and Recreation

Office: 904-209-0335

Cell: 904-669-6109

Nease Beachfront Park

3171 Coastal Highway

St. Augustine, FL 32084