Camp in the Osceola National Forest, Day hike various sections of the Florida Trail
Start your year off right with on Bea's Annual New Year's Day hike. This will be an out and back so Bea will point out turn arounds for 2 and 4 miles hikes. Or if you wish continue on with Co-leader Scott for about a 11 mile hike out past Cypress Creek bridge. Bring plenty to drink and you might get your feet wet! Wear sturdy footwear, a hat and hiking stick is always a good idea.
MEET AT BARRON PARK AT 8:30AM OR AT HICKEY CREEK AT 9:00AM
Located on SR 80, 16 miles east of LaBelle. Wear closed toed shoes. Bring camera, water,snacks, sunscreen and insect repellent. Easy walk, approximately 4.0 miles.
Hike is 5 mi. along an old levee with the Ocklawaha River on one side and a marsh on the other. At the turnaround is a viewing platform built on the riverbank. Wear a hat, comfortable shoes, rain gear and bring plenty of water. Spray for chiggers in case the grass is long. Bring binoculars to look for birds and the occasional alligator along the way. There is a portapotti at the trailhead, but no other restroom facilities during the hike and really few trees or brush along the entire hike.&nb
You are welcome to join Greg and Don on Jan 3/4 for a hike from Juniper Springs to Hidden Pond, camp overnight and return. Hike is 5 ½ -6 mi one way. Will need to bring tent, camping stuff, food and water filter system. The is a beautiful spring at Hidden pond, but still suggest purifying the water. That is easier the carrying all your water. Forecast looks good, but will check weather
You are welcome to join Greg and Don on Jan 3/4 for a hike from Juniper Springs to Hidden Pond, camp overnight and return. Hike is 5 ½ -6 mi one way. Will need to bring tent, camping stuff, food and water filter system. The is a beautiful spring at Hidden pond, but still suggest purifying the water. That is easier the carrying all your water. Forecast looks good, but will check weather
A spirited one-hour walk will start your day off right! If you keep up with Paul you will cover a little over 3 miles in just under an hour... but if you are not up for that you can slow your pace and shorten the distance (loops). But you need to be back at the parking lot at 8:30 to head for breakfast!
Meet before 9 AM. 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 insect spray, hats, lunch, etc. and lots of water (must carry 2 qts water).
Bob Mason Waterfront Park (not the boat ramp next to the bait shop)
turn west at the traffic light at Bridge Street at (29) and 78 on the north side of the Caloosahatchee River. Follow 78 to Bob Mason Park at the 2nd curve. Bring covered dish to share and folding chair. Enjoy paddling, fishing, or visiting with friends. Bring kayak, canoe, or fishing gear.
Meet at the gate and don't be late or you might get left behind! Mary moves the hike around every month. Bring plenty to drink and a snack. Join in for lunch at Dune Dogs afterward.
Day hike 4 miles in Fern Forest
Social with refreshments begins at 7 with the program and chapter business to follow at 7:30. This months program is a presentation on Fish Eating Creek by Archeologist Sara Ayers Rigsby. Some of us have dinner at before the meeting, 5:15-30. Give Scott Lunsford a call, 561-441-1251, if you are interested in joining us.
Leah Harman recently completed solo thru-hikes along the Colorado Trail, across New Zealand and the Pacific Crest Trail. Leah will share some photos of her experiences as well as discussing the her ultra-light hiking equipment that she will bring and set up.
Car Pool from behind Cody’s Restaurant, Brownwood Square, Depart from Car Pool Location: 8:00. $2 or $3 for driver. 3 mi. on hard-packed unused forest road and Pine/Oak forest, yellow-blazed. Level. Pond with overlook platform. Bring water, insect spray, ground sit-upon. Do not bring pets, firearms. There are picnic tables, no toilets. Easy walking, clear path, blazed, dry, 1/2 sun, 1/2 shaded. Possibility of a .75 Mile, 40 minute round trip to an oxbow on the Withlacoochee River, time and e
Chapter meeting. Public Welcome. Monthly speakers. Refreshments provided.
Come join us.
Join Debbie Levi as she again leads this Part 1 - historical walk along the Miami River beginning at the Miami Circle, crossing over the bridge at 12th Avenue and culminating with lunch at Garcia's Restaurant.
Save the Date - Part 2 will be on Saturday, February 9th, assembling at 7:00 AM at the Jurors' Parking lot for Miami-Dade Criminal Court and setting out at 7:30 AM.
Work day at Fern Forest to "pay" for our use of the Nature Center for our meetings. Usually pulling invasive plants in the woods. Wear old clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting wet and dirty. Bring minimum 2 bottles of water, snack. Tools are provided. If you prefer you may bring your own gloves.
View the birds as you take a walk on the boardwalk! Breakfast afterward.
Canoe/Kayak 9 miles on Halfway Creek, Barron River to Everglades National Park
Meet at the Brantley Branch Road entrance before 9 AM. 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 insect spray, hats, lunch, etc. and lots of water (must carry 2 qts water).
Highlanders Chapter General Meeting: NOTE: We are meeting the 3rd Thursday. 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. Come earlier for social time. Please bring your aluminum cans to recycle in non-dripping plastic bags and a snack to share. Open to the Public. 28.811093 -81.874858
Reservation for one campsite for six people at Istokpoga Canal Campsite for Friday and Saturday night. If any one is bringing a RV or trailer, they will need to reserve their own site at Fish and Wildlife site. Contact number is 800-432-2045 x3333.
Day hike to Hickory Hammock on Saturday leaving camp area at 9 a.m.
Day hike at Micco Landing on Sunday after breaking camp around 9 a.m. Bring the usual for day hikes.
There is a boat dock if anyone wants to pa
Hello,
I have one campsite for six people at Istokpoga Canal Campsite for Friday January 18 (after 3pm) and Saturday 19tj night.
If anyone is bringing a RV or trailer, they will need to reserve their own site at Fish and Wildlife site. Contact number is 800-432-2045 x3333.
Day hike to Hickory Hammock on Saturday leaving camp area at 9 a.m.
Day hike at Micco Landing on Sunday aft
Be on time as we will shuttle to other work areas. Bring all the normal maintenance equipment and lunch, water, etc.
Join Paul on a tour of this historic cemetery. Many of Palm Beach's earliest pioneers rest here as well as the mass grave for 96 victims of the 1928 Okeechobee Hurricane. Contact Paul as he has to reserve space and will neen an accurate attendee count.
Reservation for one campsite for six people at Istokpoga Canal Campsite for Friday and Saturday night. If any one is bringing a RV or trailer, they will need to reserve their own site at Fish and Wildlife site. Contact number is 800-432-2045 x3333.
Day hike to Hickory Hammock on Saturday leaving camp area at 9 a.m.
Day hike at Micco Landing on Sunday after breaking camp around 9 a.m. Bring the usual for day hikes.
There is a boat dock if anyone wants to pa
Hello,
I have one campsite for six people at Istokpoga Canal Campsite for Friday January 18 (after 3pm) and Saturday 19tj night.
If anyone is bringing a RV or trailer, they will need to reserve their own site at Fish and Wildlife site. Contact number is 800-432-2045 x3333.
Day hike to Hickory Hammock on Saturday leaving camp area at 9 a.m.
Day hike at Micco Landing on Sunday aft
Begin at Dinner Island Ranch, hike 11 mile loop hike, camp. Next day move to OK Slough and hike and camp there. 3rd day explore trails in Spirit of the Wild.
Join Bruce for this beautiful walk in one of P. B. Counties largest parks... and of course, breakfast afterwards at Pete's Place.
Meeting of chapter leaders.
Reservation for one campsite for six people at Istokpoga Canal Campsite for Friday and Saturday night. If any one is bringing a RV or trailer, they will need to reserve their own site at Fish and Wildlife site. Contact number is 800-432-2045 x3333.
Day hike to Hickory Hammock on Saturday leaving camp area at 9 a.m.
Day hike at Micco Landing on Sunday after breaking camp around 9 a.m. Bring the usual for day hikes.
There is a boat dock if anyone wants to pa
Hello,
I have one campsite for six people at Istokpoga Canal Campsite for Friday January 18 (after 3pm) and Saturday 19tj night.
If anyone is bringing a RV or trailer, they will need to reserve their own site at Fish and Wildlife site. Contact number is 800-432-2045 x3333.
Day hike to Hickory Hammock on Saturday leaving camp area at 9 a.m.
Day hike at Micco Landing on Sunday aft
Begin at Dinner Island Ranch, hike 11 mile loop hike, camp. Next day move to OK Slough and hike and camp there. 3rd day explore trails in Spirit of the Wild.
Take a nice stroll in this beautiful natural area and then join in for breakfast!
Begin at Dinner Island Ranch, hike 11 mile loop hike, camp. Next day move to OK Slough and hike and camp there. 3rd day explore trails in Spirit of the Wild.
Be on time as we will shuttle to other work areas. Bring all the normal maintenance equipment and lunch, water, etc.
Hike at Withlacoochee State Forest, Citrus Tract, Holder Mine Recreation Area. The hiking trails are dry, and wind through a variety of plant communities such as sandhill scrub, oak thickets and longleaf pine timber stands. An in & out Hike, for 6.5 miles. Bring 2 quarts water, hat, bug spray, snack and wear brightly colored clothing. Carpool from Brownwood behind Barnstorm Theater and Mulberry near postal hut, 7:30 am at Brownwood, 7:15 am at Mulberry (please arrive 15 minutes early). Please reply
Please join us for our monthly chapter meeting. Program to be determined, We will discuss upcoming events and enjoy fellowship with the group. If you have a program or adventure that you would like to share with the group please let us know.
Annual Ladies camping trip. Car camp at group campsite. Day hike, activities, great fun and camaraderie.
Be on time as we will shuttle to other work areas. Bring all the normal maintenance equipment and lunch, water, etc.
Annual Ladies camping trip. Car camp at group campsite. Day hike, activities, great fun and camaraderie.
This Natural Area is 772 acres of mesic flatwoods, wet flatwoods, hydric hammock, wet prairie, depression marsh and dome swamp!!! So it sounds like a fun place and one where you can still get your feet wet! Joe likes to start walking at 8. Bring plenty to drink and a light snack as Joe will still get in about 9 miles. Parking is limited, carpool if possible.
Here is a trip to some lesser visited interesting waters,the oxbows of the Kissimmee River. Meet at 8 AM at Barron Park in LaBelle to car pool and convoy a little over an hour to a commercial launch site just off the Kissimmee River. Small launch fee.. We will paddle for a couple of hours or more if all feel like it. Bring the usual personal floatation and personal protection gear. If you would rather drive direct to the launch site,call Add Austin at 863 674 0647 for directions or any other quest
This meeting is open to all FTA members in good standing.
Annual Ladies camping trip. Car camp at group campsite. Day hike, activities, great fun and camaraderie.
Join Jeff for a 5 mile, mildly strenuous, hike along Fisheating Creek highlighting the archaeological sites along the way. Sara Ayers-Rigsby of Florida Public Archaeology Network, will be accompanying us and give us a commentary on the primitive Florida cultures that inhabited the area.
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 insect spray, hats, lunch, etc. and lots of water (must carry 2 qts water). 28.890749 -81.461616
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