Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events Nights of Lights Nov 2016-Jan 2017 | Page 5

ONGOING Second and Fourth Saturday - 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 Third Tuesday - GTM Research Reserve Marineland Lecture This lecture series is held on the third 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. Tickets must be purchased online. Please bring ticket to the Marineland gift shop on the day of the scheduled presentation to gain entry. Please arrive by 9:45 a.m. at the gift shop to be escorted to the classroom. 9741 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Marineland 904-823-4500 www.gtmnerr.org Third Friday - VIP Gallery Art Stroll & Tasting Tour Enjoy St. Augustine’s art and history with a professional tour guide on this intimate, entertaining VIP walking tour through the ancient streets of St Augustine’s historic district. During this 2.5-hour experience, you will learn how St. Augustine’s art, architecture and culture create one of the most unique old world cities in the United States today. You’ll also enjoy culinary tasting stops for wine and light tapas that will be relevant to St Augustine’s art scene. The tour departs at 4:30 p.m. from Tour Saint Augustine. Tickets are $25 per person. Advance reservations required. 4 Granada St., St. Augustine 904-825-0087 www.vipartwalk.com Third Saturday - Photography Challenge Event Photographers, from beginners to professionals, compete to take the best photo at three designated locations within Washington Oaks Gardens State Park. Maps to the featured locations can be obtained from the Ranger Station or from volunteers in the main parking lot. Each month, park volunteers will select the winning photo, which will then be displayed at the Visitors Information Center kiosk and the park’s gift shop. There is no cost to compete. Park admission is $5 per vehicle; $2 per pedestrian/bicyclist. The park is open from 8 a.m.-sunset. 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast 609-247-8146 www.floridastateparks.org/park/washington-oaks 5