Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events Spring 2018 Feb-May | Page 4

Plant Sale Washington Oaks Gardens State Park hosts its monthly plant sale from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Regular park entrance fee applies, which ranges from $5-$2. 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast 386-446-6783 www.washingtonoaks.org Second and Fourth Saturdays Family Seining at the GTM Research Reserve Hosted by the GTM Research Reserve, you’re invited to join docents from 8:30-10:30 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 takes place in the Environmental Education Center. There is a $3 parking fee per vehicle. 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach 904-823-4500 www.gtmnerr.org Third Tuesdays GTM Research Reserve Marineland Lecture This free lecture series hosted by the GTM Research Reserve is held on the third Tuesday of the month from 10-11 a.m. at Marineland Dolphin Adventure. Tickets must be purchased online. 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. 9600 Oceanshore Blvd., Marineland 904-823-4500 www.gtmnerr.org Third Saturdays Beach Exploration at the GTM Research Reserve Join the GTM Research Reserve on the third Saturday each month for this family friendly beach walk at the Guana South Beach location from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Participants will learn about the animals that live at the beach as well as other interesting beach facts. Parking is $3 per vehicle. 1798 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach 904-823-4500 www.gtmnerr.org Nocatee Farmers Market Nocatee Farmers Market takes place from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. every third Saturday across from the Nocatee Welcome Center. This free, family friendly event has more than 70 local vendors selling produce, crafts, jewelry, herbs, unique foods and more. Free face painting is available for youth, along with a bounce house. 245 Nocatee Center Way, Ponte Vedra Beach 904-924-6850 www.nocatee.com Tolomato Cemetery Guided Tour Tour the oldest extant planned cemetery in Florida with burials from the First Spanish Period, 1565-1763. Admission is free, and donations are encouraged. Tours are from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 14 Cordova St., St. Augustine 904-257-3273 www.tolomatocemetery.com Last Thursdays Lightner After Hours Join the Lightner Museum at Lightner After Hours for an evening of enlightening conversation, exceptional music and exquisite cuisine from 6-8 p.m. in the museum’s lobby. This event is free and open to the public. Donations are requested for beverages. 75 King St., St. Augustine 904-824-2874 www.lightnermuseum.org