Multi day hikes on FNST along the Suwannee River. Basecamp at Spirit of the Suwannee Campground.
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Join Bea on her 25th annual New Year's day hike! Varying routes 2 to 11 miles.
Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Cassia Trailhead on Brantley Branch Rd in Eustis. There is a $3.00 entrance fee per car (up to 6 people). Each person should have 2 liters of water & snacks. Bug spray and sunscreen recommended.
Baird Tract of the Withlacoochee Forest Hike and picnic lunch. We will do a 3 to 4 mile leisurely walk thru an oak hammock, pine forest and past Revels Pond. One section might be brushy. When completed we will drive a short distance to the Fish Hatchery picnic tables for our lunch. Afterwards we can visit the hatchery and take a short walk on the grounds. Bring lunch, water and a chair .
If you keep up with Paul you will do a little over 3 miles in an hour... or you can stroll at your leisure but be back at the parking lot at 8:30 to head to TooJay's for breakfast!
Hike a segment of the Florida National Scenic Trail from Walker Bridge to Lost Dog Rapids. Contact James Kimbrel (850) 524-0773, james.kimbrel@hotmail.com
Workday removing invasive plants.
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Winter is here, but it can still be hot! You can still start off your day with a hike, just be prepared. Bring two liters of water to keep hydrated. You may be turned away if you do not have the requisite water. The hike will be anywhere from 7-12 miles long. The trail taken will be decided upon by the activity leader on the day of the hike. Lunch afterwards at Dune Dog. We leave on time, so if you are late you may miss us.
Lop, mow, blaze and clear the Florida National Scenic Trail in the western section of the Apalachicola National Forest. Bring lunch, snacks, insect repellent, rainwear, sun protection, first aid kit and plenty of water. Tools and safety equipment provided. Meet at the Florida Forest Service office (Tallahassee Forestry Center, 865 Geddie Rd., Tallahassee) at 8 AM and carpool from there. Expect to work until approx. 1:00 PM LIMIT 10 PEOPLE. YOU MUST CALL OR EMAIL TO SIGN UP; if you don’t co
Trail magic for the thru hikers at MM63 rest area-South side. Meet the hikers as they emerge from the swamp.
Meet the hikers as they emerge from the swamp. Provide trail magic.
Social starts at 7:00 and the program and chapter business follows at 7:30. This months presenter will be Sara Ayers-Rigsby, Regional Director for Florida Public Archealogoy Network. She specializes in cultural resources management and historic preservation. The program will start at 7:30.
Ellinor Klapp-Phipps Park @ Meridian Youth Sports Complex - 4488 N. Meridian Rd. Enjoy a shaded walk in the woods. Starting at Meridian Youth Sports Complex (park to the left), walking both the Coon Bottom and Swamp Forest trails (5 - 6 miles).
Chapter Meeting. Program and business meeting. Everyone welcome. Refreshments served.
Camping, hiking and biking around Long Pine Key, Everglades National Park.
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Hike the Perimeter/ Outer Loop of the park (5 - 6 miles) Enjoy one of Tallahassee's hidden treasures with other hikers. Possibility of group lunch at a nearby restaurant afterward. Bring water, wear good hiking shoes. Note: Many exposed roots across trail.
Camping, hiking and biking around Long Pine Key, Everglades National Park.
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This beginner's backpacking filled immediately but you can contact Ryan and get put on a waitlist if someone drops out.
Join a volunteer work party (formerly known as trail maintenance) to clear up some of our trails!!
Camping, hiking and biking around Long Pine Key, Everglades National Park.
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This beginner's backpacking filled immediately but you can contact Ryan and get put on a waitlist if someone drops out.
Join Paul for a birding walk on the boardwalk
This is a planning meeting for all current and future Activity Leaders. Let’s Plan some amazing activities for the months of April-June. Considering becoming an Activity Leader? Come to the meeting to find out more. Contact Ray Cade (850) 508-7593, raycade@hotmail.com
Meet before 9:00 AM in the parking lot on the west side of Hwy 19 that is 2 1/2 miles north of the turn off to Alexander Springs (Hwy 445). Please be on time as we will be shuttling to another area to work. If you have further questions call or email bobbiszoo@yahoo.com 787-8654. Bring hat, gloves, sunscreen, bug repellent, lunch, and lots of water (must carry 2 qts water). 29.073833 -81.629374
CHAPTER PROGRAM: APALACHICOLA RIVER CHALLENGES, SUCCESSES AND FUTURE. Georgia Ackerman, Riverkeeper-Executive Director for Apalachicola Riverkeeper will share the ongoing struggle of water wars and involving the Apalachicola River between states and her role as the Riverkeeper. Success stories for the river from the efforts of the association's riverkeeper. The foreseeable future of Apalachicola River and surrounding habitat and economic impacts.
6:30-7:00 PM - Refreshments
7:0
Tuesday, January 14th
7-9 PM
Tropical Audubon - Doc Thomas House
5530 Sunset Drive, South Miami
Leadership Team Meeting will be held from 6-7PM
FTA Big Cypress meetings are open to the public. Please join us to learn about our upcoming 2020 activities.
Our speaker will be Xavier Cortada, Pinecrest Gardens Artist in Residence and will be speaking on his participatory eco-art project, Plan
A 6 mile hike. 3/4 mile on forest road, mostly sun. Trail is mostly shade. Trail is dry and level. Hog damage in spots. Bring water and insect repellent.
No fees. Porta johns just beyond parking area. Pit toilet at halfway river primitive campground
Celebrating Our 8th Year of “Trails and Tall Tales!” Come at 4:15 PM and be ready to hike a 3.5+/- mile loop at 4:30 PM sharp. Bring snacks if needed, water and dress in layers. Come hydrated. We will attempt to maintain a pace of 3.0 - 3.5 mph. Afterwards, plan to grab some dinner and listen to some tall hiking tales! Hey, you earned it! ***YOU MUST SIGN UP ON THIS ACTIVITY’S PAGE ON MEETUP.COM FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, DIRECTIONS, AND UPDATES. Contact: Dawn Griffin (850) 509-
11 AM or before. We will eat about 12 noon. We need Chili in Crock Pots, a few salads, bread or crackers and desserts. We will have hot beverages. Bring a lawn chair. It is a great place to relax & visit. Trimble Park is located in the Tangerine Area off Hwy 441, south of Mt Dora. The park is between Lake Beauclair and Lake Carlton. We will be in Pavilion #1 which is near the wooden docks. No pets.
We meet at the Leesburg Public Library 100 East Main Street in the meeting rooms at the front of the library. Meeting starts at 5:00 PM. Please bring your aluminum cans to recycle in non-dripping plastic bags and a snack to share.
Day hiking exploring new trails along the Suwannee River. Plan to stay two nights and enjoy day hiking several spectacular area trails. Leave Tallahassee Friday morning driving to Advent Christian Village (Dowling Park) located 20 miles east of Live Oak FL and return Sunday afternoon. FTA Members Only. Great lodging options - make your own tent/camper/lodging reservations at Advent Christian Village (386-658-5200.) More details provided closer to event. Contact: Dawn Griffin
Day hiking exploring new trails along the Suwannee River. Plan to stay two nights and enjoy day hiking several spectacular area trails. Leave Tallahassee Friday morning driving to Advent Christian Village (Dowling Park) located 20 miles east of Live Oak FL and return Sunday afternoon. FTA Members Only. Great lodging options - make your own tent/camper/lodging reservations at Advent Christian Village (386-658-5200.) More details provided closer to event. Contact: Dawn Griffin
Overnight backpacking approximately 10 miles per day through Dinner Island Ranch and OK slough.
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This advanced 3 night backpacking trip filled immediately! But you can contact Ryan and get on a waitlist in case some drop out.
Come check out the new parking lot access and trails in the Loxahatchee Slough. There is a .25 mile ADA paved trail to a covered viewing platform... then further on a 25 foot tower at the OTLHT. We'll walk the OTLHT and on the way back visit the new fishing pier! The hike will be about 5 miles so bring plenty to drink.
Meet before 9 AM at Clearwater Lake Recreation Area off Hwy 42 near Paisley. Please be on time as we will be shuttling to another area to work. Please let us know if you plan to attend so that we can plan teams and equipment. Bring water, insect spray, hats, lunch, etc.
Leisurely walk on boardwalk to see nesting Woodstorks, Egrets, Anhinga, etc.
5647 Cypress Circle, Tallahassee, FL 32303 - Learn to build an alcohol camping stove, bring two aluminum can of the same size along with a sturdy pair of scissors, a shape marker & a penny (made before 1983). Limit 10 people. Leader Contact: Mike Tucker (850) 545-3489, tuckems@hotmail.com
Day hiking exploring new trails along the Suwannee River. Plan to stay two nights and enjoy day hiking several spectacular area trails. Leave Tallahassee Friday morning driving to Advent Christian Village (Dowling Park) located 20 miles east of Live Oak FL and return Sunday afternoon. FTA Members Only. Great lodging options - make your own tent/camper/lodging reservations at Advent Christian Village (386-658-5200.) More details provided closer to event. Contact: Dawn Griffin
Overnight backpacking approximately 10 miles per day through Dinner Island Ranch and OK slough.
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This advanced 3 night backpacking trip filled immediately! But you can contact Ryan and get on a waitlist in case some drop out.
Join Alan on this walk in a beautiful south county natural area and then join the group for breakfast!
Hike 6.5 miles. Meeting time is 8:15 a.m. at the REST STOP where we will sign in and then drive to the trailhead (2 minutes away) to begin our hike. Please sign up only if you intend to attend. This hike will be at a moderate pace, 2.5 mph. with great scenery and gators if we look carefully. Bring water or equivalent (at least one quart) and a snack. The group will take a snack break at Carpenter Campsite where we will have the luxury of a picnic table carried and installed by our trail maintenance comm
Canoe/Kayak 10 miles on Halfway Creek.
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Overnight backpacking approximately 10 miles per day through Dinner Island Ranch and OK slough.
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This advanced 3 night backpacking trip filled immediately! But you can contact Ryan and get on a waitlist in case some drop out.
This advanced 3 night backpacking trip filled immediately! But you can contact Ryan and get on a waitlist in case some drop out.
Seven mile round trip hike on the Florida National Scenic Trail in the Apalachicola National Forest East between Oak Park Bridge and FR 321. Limit 15 people. A surprisingly interesting and easily accessed segment of the Florida Trail, within a maze of forest roads in pine flatwoods. Meet to carpool at the Park-n-Ride on South Monroe St., at 9:30 AM. NO PETS PLEASE and WEAR HUNTER ORANGE VEST OR SHIRT. Must RSVP on Meetup or contact Dawn Griffin (850) 509-6103 griffindd@aol.com &nb
Celebrating Our 8th Year of “Trails and Tall Tales!” Come at 4:15 PM and be ready to hike a 3.5+/- mile loop at 4:30 PM sharp. Bring snacks if needed, water and dress in layers. Come hydrated. We will attempt to maintain a pace of 3.0 - 3.5 mph. Afterwards, plan to grab some dinner and listen to some tall hiking tales! Hey, you earned it! ***YOU MUST SIGN UP ON THIS ACTIVITY’S PAGE ON MEETUP.COM FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, DIRECTIONS, AND UPDATES. Contact: Dawn Griffin (850) 509-
Car camping for ladies ONLY. 2 night camping. Enjoy a nightly campfire and a day hike. What happens at the Ladies Camping trip stays at the Ladies Camping trip. Members choice first.
Contact leader for details.
Car camping for ladies ONLY. 2 night camping. Enjoy a nightly campfire and a day hike. What happens at the Ladies Camping trip stays at the Ladies Camping trip. Members choice first.
Contact leader for details.
JOIN THE FLORIDA TRAIL ASSOCIATION ON A BACKPACKING TRIP TO CARPENTER
CAMP – BLUE TRAIL OFF FLORIDA NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL
BIG CYPRESS NATIONAL PRESERVE
JANUARY 25 – 26, 2020. MEET AT 8:30 AM AT I-75 MILE MARKER 63/PARKING ON NORTH
EAST SIDE OF HIGHWAY.
We will meet at the parking lot at 8:30 am (please arrive BEFORE 8:30 to use the restroom
facilities on the north west end of the exit/rest area, then drive to the east end to m
Join Amy on a 9-12 mile hike in Arthur R. Marshall Refuge, a 147,392 acre wildlife sanctuary.
Car camping for ladies ONLY. 2 night camping. Enjoy a nightly campfire and a day hike. What happens at the Ladies Camping trip stays at the Ladies Camping trip. Members choice first.
Contact leader for details.
JOIN THE FLORIDA TRAIL ASSOCIATION ON A BACKPACKING TRIP TO CARPENTER
CAMP – BLUE TRAIL OFF FLORIDA NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL
BIG CYPRESS NATIONAL PRESERVE
JANUARY 25 – 26, 2020. MEET AT 8:30 AM AT I-75 MILE MARKER 63/PARKING ON NORTH
EAST SIDE OF HIGHWAY.
We will meet at the parking lot at 8:30 am (please arrive BEFORE 8:30 to use the restroom
facilities on the north west end of the exit/rest area, then drive to the east end to m
Join Paul for about a 4 mile walk in this beautiful park and then for breakfast afterwards at Pete's Place.
Celebrating Our 8th Year of “Trails and Tall Tales!” Come at 4:15 PM and be ready to hike a 3.5+/- mile loop at 4:30 PM sharp. Bring snacks if needed, water and dress in layers. Come hydrated. We will attempt to maintain a pace of 3.0 - 3.5 mph. Afterwards, plan to grab some dinner and listen to some tall hiking tales! Hey, you earned it! ***YOU MUST SIGN UP ON THIS ACTIVITY’S PAGE ON MEETUP.COM FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, DIRECTIONS, AND UPDATES. Contact: Dawn Griffin (850) 509-
Backpack 3 days at Carlton Reserve in Venice Florida.
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