Crooked River Preserve This is a must go to place. The hike will be about 3 miles. I think this will be a way to explore some of Florida's magic spots. Carpool location, Walmart Leesburg just off 27 and MLK Rd. Bring water, hat, bug spray, snack. I don’t think there is a fee. The picture shows some sort of building on the site, may be facilities. Please compensate the carpool driver approx $3. Please reply to donvalcheff99@gmail.com with your name and if

Social and refreshments at 7 with the program and business to follow at 7:30. The program is to be determined.

We will start at the Baseline Trailhead and hike East on the Florida National Scenic Trail.  The first stretch is in a restored area where the state planted Long Leaf Pines.  Then we will enter a thick hardwood forest, after 1 1/2 hours of hiking we will double back to the Baseline Parking lot.  The hike is less then three hours.  Make sure you have 2 Quarts of water, hat and snack. Facilities at the Trailhead. Please reply to donvalcheff99@gmai

I will lead a hike starting at Shangri-La Trailhead on the Blue trail which connects to the FNScenic Orange trail.  At that intersection we will hike either East or West on the Orange trail, you decide! Estimate total hike will be 5+ mi. Will adjust length of hike based on heat index and desires of the group. This trail is mostly in the shade and is part of the Cross Florida Greenway. CAR POOL Walmart (on CR466 in Oxford) look for my gold BMW. Southwest corner of parking lot. Re

Pot Luck - 5 PM at Lake Griffin State Park.  Pavillion near the children's playground.  Admission charge $5 to enter the state park.  Bring a cold dish to share and your own drink.  We will meet at about 5 PM & eat at 6 PM.  The chapter will provide plates & utensils.   If you have a kayak, you can launch near the parking area.  Or you might be able to rent a kayak from the state park office.  Hiking available, be sure to bring bug repellent.