Explore St. Johns County
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St. Johns County Programs
Explore the outdoors in beautiful St. Johns County with the Explore SJC team! Connect with nature and learn new skills with County-led nature programs, workshops, and much more!
Explore Programs
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Fishing
Whether you are looking to shape your skills or just beginning, we offer fishing programs for you. We look forward to helping you catch the big one and teaching you how to tell great fish stories.
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Paddlesports
Explore our various waterway via kayak or paddleboard with our certified staff. No equipment? No problem, all equipment is included with registration free.
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Veteran Programs
Our SJC Exploration team is dedicated to giving back to those who have served. Sign up today to join our awesome veteran community and get outside.
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Guided Tours
SJC is rich with diverse ecosystems and history. Join our staff to learn about the natural areas around us.
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Photography
Looking to learn how to capture that perfect photo on your phone or DSLR camera? Join our highly skilled staff to hone your technique.
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Camps
Want a camp that that your child will rave about and want to return year after year? Look no further than our exploration team’s specialty camps. Camp are jam packed with activities and learning opportunities. Limited spots available, sign up today.
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All Abilities Welcome
Do you have unique challenges to getting outside? Our team strives to make the outdoors accessible for all. Contact us today to see how we can help get you involved.
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More to Explore
We offer too many things for one webpage! Check out our complete list of current programs.
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Geocaching
The Explore SJC team manages all caches in our county parks. If you are looking to learn about geocaching be sure to check out our next Geocaching 101 program. If you are looking to place a cache in a county park, please submit a permit application.
Contact
Kelly Ussia Supervisor of Outdoor Recreation
Office Phone: 904-209-0335
Will Pate Park Naturalist
Office Phone: 904-209-0348
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