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The Florida Trail Association & Apalachee Chapter Presents:
IDIDAHIKE 2022, an outdoor event to benefit the Florida Trail Association and the Florida National Scenic Trail

Event Registration is NOW OPEN!

Event T-shirts deadline February 14.
Event day volunteers needed.
MORE INFORMATION

At February’s meeting, Mr Bill Snow, an FTA Member and award-winning Sierra Club Outings Leader will talk about the history of Nokuse Plantation and provide a pictorial tour of a hike on the Florida Trail/FNST from Pinelog through Nokuse Plantation.

FEBRUARY 2022 ACTIVITIES

Please read the GUIDELINES FOR OUTING PARTICIPANTS before signing up for an activity. This will make for a better outing experience.IMPORTANT: New COVID guidelines from our state office require that in order to participate in any Florida Trail Association activity or event, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a negative COVID-19 test result no more than 72 hours prior to attending the event. Individuals who wish to participate in an FTA event will be asked to sign an Assumption of Risk form on the day of the event attesting to their compliance with these requirements. COVID Resources.

ACTIVITY SIGN-UP/DETAILS: https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/calendar/

WED FEB 2 9:15 AM - Heart and Sole Urban Walk - Miccosukee Greenway, Crump Road Trailhead - More Info and SignUp Link: https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/282993190/

WED FEB 2 7:00 PM - IDIDAHIKE Virtual Planning Meeting - More Info and SignUp Link: https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/282880805/

WED FEB 9 9:15 AM - Heart and Sole Urban Walk - Miccosukee Greenway, Crump Road Trailhead - More Info and SignUp Link: https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/283008098/

WED FEB 9 3:45 PM - BLAST FROM THE PAST! TRAILS, GRUB AND TALL TALES - J.R. Alford Greenway, Pedrick Road Parking Area - More Info and SignUp Link: https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/282757601/

WED FEB 16 9:15 AM - Heart and Sole Urban Walk - Miccosukee Greenway, Crump Road Trailhead - More Info and SignUp Link: https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/283008104/

TUE FEB 8 7:00 PM - Virtual Chapter Meeting/Program - "Hiking the FNST on Pinelog State Forest, the Choctawhatchee River Section, and Nokuse Plantation" - Bill Snow, an FTA Member and award-winning Sierra Club Outings Leader will talk about the history of Nokuse Plantation and provide a pictorial tour of a hike on the Florida Trail/FNST from Pinelog through Nokuse Plantation.

WED FEB 16 7:00 PM - IDIDAHIKE Virtual Planning Meeting - More Info and SignUp Link: https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/282880811/

THUR FEB 17 9:30 AM - Trail Maintenance (Florida National Scenic Trail) - More Info and SignUp Link: https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/282993167/

WED FEB 23 9:15 AM - Heart and Sole Urban Walk - Miccosukee Greenway, Crump Road Trailhead - More Info and SignUp Link: https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/283008108/

SUN FEB 20 - Newsletter/email blast submission(s) due.

SAT FEB 26 9:00 AM - IDIDAHIKE 2022 - St. Marks, FL - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! - More Info and SignUp Link: https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/282343471/
https://apalachee.floridatrail.org/ididahike/

WED MAR 2 9:15 AM - Heart and Sole Urban Walk - Miccosukee Greenway, Crump Road Trailhead More Info and SignUp Link: https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/283264914/

FRI MAR 4 12:00 PM - Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park - More Info and SignUp Link: https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/283264850/

WED MAR 9 at 9:15 AM - Heart and Sole Urban Walk - Miccosukee Greenway, Crump Road Trailhead More Info and SignUp Link: https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/283280824/

SUN MAR 13 1:00 PM - Birdsong Nature Center Hike - FTA Members Only - More Info and SignUp Link: https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/282993064/

WED MAR 23 9:15 AM - Heart and Sole Urban Walk - Miccosukee Greenway, Crump Road Trailhead - More Info and SignUp Link: https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/283280865/

WED MAR 16 9:15 AM - Heart and Sole Urban Walk - Miccosukee Greenway, Crump Road Trailhead - More Info and SignUp Link: https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/283280868/

SUN MAR 20 - Newsletter/email blast submission(s) due.

THUR MAR 24 9:45 AM - Enjoy a walk in the woods at Phipps Park - More Info and SignUp Link: https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/282922185/

WED MAR 30 9:15 AM - Heart and Sole Urban Walk - Miccosukee Greenway, Crump Road Trailhead - More Info and SignUp Link: https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/283280873/

SUN MAY 18-23 9:15 AM - Backpacking Great Smoky Mountains National Park - More Info and SignUp Link: https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/283265030/

ACTIVITY SIGN-UP/INFORMATION: https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/calendar/

CHAPTER OFFICERS

CHAIR: Elwood McElhaney
VICE-CHAIR:   Dawn Griffin
TREASURER: James Kimbrel
ACTIVITIES: Shellie Johnson
MEMBERSHIP: Debbie Grant
NEWSLETTER/WEBSITE:  April Edmonds
PROGRAMS: Howard Pardue
PUBLICITY/SOCIAL MEDIA:  Ron Harrison
TRAILS: Kent Wimmer
VOLUNTEER HOURS:  Dawn Brown

TRAIL SECTION LEADERS

FNST: ANF WEST -  Al Ingle (850) 509-1162
FNST: ANF EAST -  Richard Graham (850) 878-3616
FNST: ST. MARKS - Dale Allen (850) 656-8050
FNST: AUCILLA - Need Volunteer(s)
FT. BRADEN TRACT -   Howard Pardue (850) 386-1494
ELINOR KLAPP-PHIPPS PARK - Dawn Brown (850) 668-0091
TORREYA STATE PARK - Need Volunteer(s)

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Our Mission: The Florida Trail Association builds, maintains, protects, and promotes the unique Florida National Scenic Trail (Florida Trail), along with a network of hiking trails throughout the state of Florida. Together with our partners, the Association provides opportunities for the public to contribute to meaningful volunteer work, engage in outdoor recreation, and participate in environmental education. Serving Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty and Wakulla Counties.

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