St. Johns Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve

Invasive Plant Removal Day
2025-05-31 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | St. Johns Botanical Garden, 8310 CR 13 S, Hastings, FL, 32145, United States
We are looking for volunteers to help us eradicate this species and other invasive plants on Saturday, May 31, at 9:00 a.m.
Researcher and Biologist, Nicholas Rust of Rusty Exotics, will be here to teach you how to identify and remove these plants. Come prepared by wearing long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and proper footwear. Also, bring with you water, gloves, small shovel and rake.
Lunch and beverages will be provided.

Daddy and Me Craft Workshop
2025-06-15 11:00 - 13:00 | St. Johns Botanical Garden, 8310 CR 13 S, Hastings, FL, 32145, United States
Hey everyone! Come join us for Daddy & Me Day! We know school is normally out for Father’s Day and dad’s want crafts too! Come have fun and make perfect keepsakes to take home! We will also have sprinklers out for kids to play in so bring LVa towel and a picnic if you would like! Thank you! Hope to see you there!

4th of July
2025-07-04 09:00 - 14:00 | St. Johns Botanical Garden, 8310 CR 13 S, Hastings, FL, 32145, United States

Dog Days of Summer
2025-08-09 09:00 - 14:00 | St. Johns Botanical Garden, 8310 CR 13 S, Hastings, FL, 32145, United States

The Great Southeast Pollinator Census
2025-08-23 09:00 - 13:00
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!

Library Card Sign Up Month
2025-09-01 08:00 - 2025-09-30 17:00
We’re excited to partner with St. Johns County Public Library System for Library Card Sign Up Month for their Community Connections initiative! All September long, when you visit St. Johns Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve and show your library card, you’ll get $2 off your admission fee! Don’t have a card yet? Visit www.sjcpls.org to learn how you can get a library card!

Labor Day
2025-09-01 09:00 - 17:00
Labor Day honors the contributions and achievements of the the American workers. It marks a national tribute to the strength, propsperity and well being that labor has brought to out country.
Come celebrate with us on this glorious day. Bring the family for a picnic and a walk through the garden, taking in all the beuty and wonder of nature! Bring your pet as well to join in the fun!

A Day of Gardening with the Green Thumbs
2025-10-18 10:30 - 15:00

2nd Anniversary Celebration
2025-11-01 09:00 - 17:00 | St. Johns Botanical Garden, 8310 CR 13 S, Hastings, FL, 32145, United States
Join us to celebrate the continued success and growth of our garden!
Bring a chair and spend the day — enjoy food, music and entertainment!

Veterans Day Celebration
2025-11-09 10:00 - 16:00
SJBGNP IS PLEASED TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THOSE WHO SERVED TO KEEP US FREE!
On NOVEMBER 9 from 10 AM TO 4 PM, All Veterans (active duty and retired) are admitted free with valid military proof.

Thanksgiving Greeting
2025-11-26 10:00 - 2025-11-27 17:00
Thanksgiving Greetings

Toy Drive
2025-11-26 10:00 - 2025-12-12 17:00
Toy Drive – November-December 2025

Invasive Plant Removal Day
2025-11-29 09:00 - 16:00
We are looking for volunteers to help us eradicate this species and other invasive plants.
Researcher and Biologist, Nicholas Rust of Rusty Exotics is returning to head up our second invasive plant removal day. He will teach you how to identify and remove these plants.
Come prepared by wearing long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and proper footwear. Also bring with you water, gloves, small shovel, rake, water/beverage and lunch.
For more information, call 904-540-3294. To volunteer, click on the link below to register by November 26.
Volunteer (type in the Subject “Invasive” and add your name and phone number)

Holiday Craft Workshop
2025-12-13 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for a special holiday craft workshop designed to spark joy, inspire creativity, and get you in the festive spirit. You will be making a sparkly Christmas candle and a Stovetop potpourri bag. This workshop is appropriate for ages 8 through adult. Bring a bag lunch and after the workshop stroll through the garden to continue your day with the beauty of nature and peacefulness. Reserve your spot at the link provided below.
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/rtrw9u3/lp/fa8affaa-e947-4636-a9dc-3a69f4672139

January Tours
2026-01-10 10:30 - 14:30
The St. Johns Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve is having two
different tours on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The Nature Preserve Tour
will be a walk through the nature preserve to learn about the
importance of growing natives. The Bromeliad Tour will be a walk along
Tropical Trail to learn about growing bromeliads in your landscape.
Both tours will be from 10:30 am – 11:30 am and will be repeated from
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm. There will be a break, so plan on bringing lunch and
picnic at the garden’s picnic areas. Please click the link below to register. For more information contact Kaitlyn at (904) 540-3294.

Website – January 10 2026 Tours (1)

Rose Day
2026-02-07 10:30 - 12:30
Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/hakzf3d

Lovers Day Picnic
2026-02-14 10:00 - 17:00
Join us Saturday February 14th for a day of nature with the person you love most. We invite you to Bring a picnic and enjoy one of our many beautiful picnic areas in the garden. Every admission gets you an entry into our raffle for SJBGNP swag!

Spring Fling & Plant Sale
2026-03-21 10:30 - 16:00
Join us for a beautiful day of spring celebration at St. Johns Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve!

Peter Rabbit Day Cancelled
2026-04-11 10:00 - 17:00
Hello Everyone!
Peter Rabbit Day is currently Cancelled but we are planning another child friendly event in the near future. Please sign up for our newsletter or check here or social media for updates. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your understanding.

Let's Talk Trees
2026-04-18 10:30 - 12:30
Learn Everything from proper pruning techniques & planting practices to selecting the right tree for your specific site!

First Annual Palm Show & Sale
2026-05-02 09:00 - 17:00
You’re Invited to the CFPACS First Annual Palm Show & Sale! Come see & buy rare palms from around the world! You can replace any plants you lost in the recent freeze, try something new & exciting for your yard, & tour the Botanical Garden & learn what survives & thrives here! We will have fantastic vendors coming from around Florida including:
Steve Farnsworth – Farnsworth Farms
Clay Porch – Urban Oasis Palms
Jeff Searle – The Rainforest Collection
Alex Stege – Tropic Shape Nursery
& More!
There will also be a food vendor on site!
Admission is as follows: Free to Garden & CFPACS Members
$10 for Seniors $15 for Adults $8 for Children 8-17 Children Under 8 Are FREE!

Orchid Basics & Then Some
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:30
Join us for an engaging & informative class all about Orchids! Learn the essentials of Orchid care and take your knowledge a step further.
*potting mixes
*Fertilizing
*Disease Prevention
*Repotting
*Mounting techniques
Cost: $10 + Garden Admission

2026-06-20 10:30 - 12:00 | St. Johns Botanical Garden, 8310 CR 13 S, Hastings, FL, 32145, United States
Talk by Connie Gladding. Daylilies will be available for sale before and after the presentation.

BOTANICAL BLISS: MOVE, MELT, & MEDITATE
2026-07-18 10:30 - 11:30
Join Danny & Carla from Bova Yoga &
Wellness for a gentle guided stretch to help
you unwind and settle into stillness before
melting into a soothing sound bath.
Overlooking the lagoon and surrounded by
the beauty of St. John’s Botanical Garden,
this experience is an invitation to slow down,
reconnect, and rest in nature’s embrace.
Price = SJBG Admissions Fee + $15 Event Fee
To RSVP Please Call: (904)540-3294 or fill out this form:
