Guided Exploration Hike
Guests explore the flora and fauna of the Guana Peninsula.
The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) invites visitors to explore the natural beauty and biodiversity of the Guana Peninsula during a guided hike held on the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. This informative hike offers a deep dive into the peninsula’s 5,000 years of human history, including how native peoples utilized estuarine resources and the ongoing efforts to preserve these vital ecosystems.
Participants should meet at the GTM Research Reserve’s Trailhead Pavilion, located west of the Guana Dam. Hikers are advised to wear comfortable closed-toe shoes for the hike. The hike is a free event but a $3.00 per vehicle parking fee applies.
For more information please email Abigail Kuhn.
Admission: Free with a $3.00 per vehicle parking fee. Registration for this event is required, so register now to reserve your spot.
When: The first Saturday of every month, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Where: Meet at the GTM Research Reserve’s Trailhead Pavilion, located west of the Guana Dam at 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082.
About GTMNERR: The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve is a protected stretch of land consisting of wetlands and estuaries on Florida's East Coast that actively works to maintain and help preserve the natural landscape of Florida. The GTMNERR's volunteers and employees are dedicated to the preservation of an unspoiled and undeveloped natural treasure, supporting a vibrant ecosystem and subsystems.
