St. Johns Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve will be closed Christmas day. We will be open on Friday December 26th as scheduled. We hope everyone has a wonderful Holiday & we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will be open New Years Day as scheduled.
The Great Southeast Pollinator Census
Join us at the Garden on Saturday, August 23rd from 9 am to 1 pm to participate in this important and fun census.
The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a University of Georgia Project open to residents in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, and Alabama. We will provide everything you need.
Cost: Admission fee (Members free). Call at 904-540-3294 to register or for more information. Ice cream, lemonade and water are available for purchase.
This is a great learning opportunity for kids–and the entire family!
Birdwatching at SJBGNP: A Peaceful Escape into Nature
Botanical gardens are often celebrated for their stunning collections of plants, but they also serve as havens for a wide variety of birds. With abundant food sources, water features, and sheltered habitats, these green spaces attract both resident and migratory species, making them ideal for birdwatching.
Visitors can enjoy spotting colorful songbirds flitting among flowering trees, watch hummingbirds sipping nectar, or observe wading birds near the pond and wetlands. Early mornings and late afternoons are the best times for bird activity, as the gardens are quieter and the lighting is softer for photography.
Beyond the joy of observing wildlife, birdwatching at the St Johns Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve fosters a deeper appreciation for the interconnectedness of plants and animals. It’s a relaxing, eco-friendly pastime that connects people with nature while supporting conservation efforts.
So far we have documented over 110 species of birds, so next time you visit us, bring a pair of binoculars—you might discover a whole new world of feathered beauty hidden among the blooms.
NEW SUMMER HOURS!!!
Hello friends and visitors!
We have new, temporary Summer hours starting this week.
We are CLOSED Tuesday and Wednesday, and OPEN Thursday through Monday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
These hours will be in effect until September 1st.
Thanks for your patronage and we look forward to seeing you at the garden!
Latest SJBGNP Additions
Hello Everyone! Here’s some pictures of our newest additions! We now have a Butterfly garden and an area we call Kaitlyn’s corner! Inside Kaitlyn’s corner we have a sensory garden bed for children, a native pollinator/butterfly & wildflower bed, an edible and medicinal herb bed, and a vegetable bed along with a wonderful Teepee for kids with passion vine climbing up! The weather is beautiful today so please feel free to come out and enjoy the day with us! Pets are welcome on leashes! Thank you for all your support and remember without YOU, WE wouldn’t be possible! We are a 501c3 that runs entirely on admissions and donations.
Plant of the Month – Yellow bulbine
If you have that spot in your yard that is full sun all day, this is for you. It’s a succulent that blooms from mid spring to fall, drought tolerant and not picky about its soil as long as it drains well which makes care very simple. And get this, it can take cold down to 20 degrees. Are you in love yet? Deadheading is encouraged for more blooming but don’t worry. If you don’t have time for that, no worries, it’s still going to have plenty of blooms. It doesn’t mind being in a pot either. Come see it in the sunniest spot we have and enjoy the companion plants near it as well. See you there!
SJBGNP is now on YouTube!!!
We now have a YouTube channel where we will be posting videos every week!
These videos will include garden updates, upcoming events, volunteer projects, workshops, and so much more. Our first two videos will be posted today! Come follow our channel! We hope to see you there!
https://www.youtube.com/@sjbgnp