Learn about mosquitoes and ticks
Anastasia Mosquito and The Homeless Coalition of St Johns County are co-hosting a public education event: “Mosquitoes and Ticks Oh No!” from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at Anastasia Mosquito Control, 120 EOC Drive, St. Augustine.
Oakes to speak at AAUW meeting
The American Association of University Women, St. Augustine Branch, welcomes all new, returning and prospective members to a “Meet n Greet,” at the meeting room in the Main Branch Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15. The guest speaker will be St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes, who will discuss current and upcoming elections. Contact Cathie Altman, cathie.altman@gmail.com, for further information.
Agricultural land conservation easement explained
St. Johns County will host a free educational workshop on agricultural land conservation easements from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, at The Venue, 301 N. Main St. in Hastings. The workshop will provide agricultural landowners and farming families with information about voluntary state and federal conservation programs available to help protect their land and preserve their legacy.
In collaboration with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the workshop will explain available conservation easement options, the steps involved in the process and how St. Johns County can support landowners interested in participating. Workshop partners include the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department, Florida Farm Bureau, 1000 Friends of Florida and North Florida Land Trust.
The workshop is free and open to agricultural landowners, farming families, residents and anyone interested in learning more about agricultural land conservation. RSVPs are requested.
For more information and to RSVP, go to the event page on the county website:
sjcfl.us/event/educational-workshop-agricultural-land-conservation-easements-aug-2026
Palm Valley Market open every Tuesday
The Palm Valley Market is open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
It offers local, pesticide- and herbicide-free produce; pasture-raised chicken, eggs and pork; grass-fed and grass-finished beef; A2/A2 raw milk; bone broth; seafood; local honey; whole grain, sourdough, and gluten- and dairy-free breads; an array of baked goods; all-natural plant- and tallow-based skincare; fresh bouquets and planters; and more. This charming venue located in the heart of Palm Valley affords customers both an indoor and an open-air shopping experience.
Palm Valley Market—Palm Valley Community Center, 148 Canal Blvd. For more information, email info@PalmValleyFarmersMarket.com
Farmers market open every Friday
The Ponte Vedra Friday Farmers Market takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday at Palm Valley Outdoors, 377 S. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, offering fresh produce, local farm goods and a welcoming space to connect with neighbors and small businesses.
This farmers market features fresh, organically grown produce; Florida grass-fed beef and pork; real local honey; pasture-raised chicken and eggs; wholegrain breads; gluten-free sourdough bread; natural botanical skincare; creations by local artisans and more in a family-friendly atmosphere.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
