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APR 2 SAT 7:45 AM - Challenge Hike: Torreya State Park!  - Join us for a Challenge Hike at Torreya State Park. Enjoy the toughest challenge this area has to offer. Join me for a 9 and 1/2-mile challenge hike with steep inclines and declines at Torreya State Park. Contact: Courtnay Micots (850) 300-0399, or courtnaymicots@gmail.com. https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/284698623/ 

APR 3 SUN 8:00 AM - ANF Trail Maintenance - Western Apalachicola National Forest - We will be maintaining the Florida Trail in the western section, usually between the Ocholocknee River and the Apalachicola River. All tools and safety equipment will be provided, however if you have special tools of your own, feel free to bring them. Wear sturdy shoes and clothes and prepare to work in water at times. Bring lunch, snacks, bug repellent and sunscreen and plenty of water. All skill levels are welcome. Work involves blaze painting, lopping and mowing. We usually work 4 to 5 hours, depending on weather conditions. Should return to town early afternoon. Contact: Mike Tucker, (mailto:tuckems@hotmail.com), 850-545-3489 YOU MUST CONTACT THE TRIP LEADER FOR MEETING PLACE AND TIME.  https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/284832131/ 

APR 4 MON 5:15 PM - A Walk in the Woods: Lafayette Heritage Trail Park (Piney Z)  - A Walk in the Woods is beneficial to one's mental and physical health. Join us in a moderate to strenuous walk through the woods at your length (3.5 miles+ at 3-4 miles/hour is common). Contact: Courtnay Micots (850) 300-0399.  https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/284698200/ 

APR 6 WED 9:15 AM - Heart and Sole Urban Walk - Come at 9:15 am and be ready to hike a 4 – 6 mile loop (2 -3 miles in and back) at 9:30 AM sharp. Bring snack if needed, water and hat and wear comfortable clothes and appropriate shoes. Come hydrated. Bring a chair/beverage for post hike cool down and visitation. We will attempt to maintain a pace of 3.0 - 3.5 mph. Location: Miccosukee Greenway, Crump Road Trailhead (4996 Crump Rd, Tallahassee) YOU MUST SIGN UP ON THIS ACTIVITY’S PAGE ON MEETUP.COM TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, DIRECTIONS, AND UPDATES. Contact: Dawn Griffin (850) 509-6103, dawngriffinfta@gmail.com  Tallahassee, FL  32309  https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/284573135/ 

APR 7 THUR 5:15 PM - A Walk in the Woods: Miccosukee Greenway, Thornton Trailhead  - A Walk in the Woods is beneficial to one's mental and physical health. Join us in a moderate to strenuous walk through the woods at your length, however, I will be hiking **6-8 miles**. Contact: Courtnay Micots (850) 300-0399.  Tallahassee, FL  32308 -  https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/284698318/ 

APR 11 MON 5:15 PM - A Walk in the Woods: Lafayette Heritage Trail Park (Piney Z)  - A Walk in the Woods is beneficial to one's mental and physical health. Join us in a moderate to strenuous walk through the woods at your length (3.5 miles+ at 3-4 miles/hour is common). Contact: Courtnay Micots (850) 300-0399.  https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/284698210/ 

APR 12 TUES 7:00 PM - Chapter Program/Meeting: Wings Over Florida Program - Have you ever heard of Wings Over Florida but you don't really know what it is? Or do you wish there was a way to commemorate your birding or butterfly viewing achievements? Join us for a short and informative Presentation about Florida Fish and Wildlife's Wings Over Florida program. You will learn about the program, what is offered, and how to apply. We will also review ways technology can make you a better wildlife observer. Presenter: Travis Blunden, Wildlife Viewing Program Specialist, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Travis works for the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission as the coordinator for Wings Over Florida. He received his master’s degree in Wildlife Ecology from UF. He interned with the Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and worked for the Florida State Parks. Joining the FWC as a conservation biologist, he has worked with a good variety of species. An experienced Naturalist, he enjoys being outside and sharing the natural world with others, especially his wife and daughter.  https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/284787373/ 

APR 13 WED 9:15 AM - Heart and Sole Urban Walk - Come at 9:15 am and be ready to hike a 4 – 6 mile loop (2 -3 miles in and back) at 9:30 AM sharp. Bring snack if needed, water and hat and wear comfortable clothes and appropriate shoes. Come hydrated. Bring a chair/beverage for post hike cool down and visitation. We will attempt to maintain a pace of 3.0 - 3.5 mph. Location: Miccosukee Greenway, Crump Road Trailhead (4996 Crump Rd, Tallahassee) YOU MUST SIGN UP ON THIS ACTIVITY’S PAGE ON MEETUP.COM TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, DIRECTIONS, AND UPDATES. Contact: Dawn Griffin (850) 509-6103, dawngriffinfta@gmail.com  Tallahassee, FL  32309 - https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/284573165/ 

APR 14 THUR 5:15 PM - A Walk in the Woods: Miccosukee Greenway, Thornton Trailhead  - A Walk in the Woods is beneficial to one's mental and physical health. Join us in a moderate to strenuous walk through the woods at your length, however, I will be hiking **6-8 miles**. Contact: Courtnay Micots (850) 300-0399.  Tallahassee, FL  32308 -  https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/284698353/ 

APR 16 SAT 8:00 PM - Moon Walk - Full Pink Moon - Join us for a magical evening to view the Full Pink Moon on Saturday night.  Info on the Full Pink Moon: https://www.moongiant...  Join us in a moderate walk through the fields at J. R. Alford Greenway for about 3 miles. Contact: Courtnay Micots (850) 300-0399, or courtnaymicots@gmail.com.  Tallahassee, FL  32317 - https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/284699072/ 

APR 18 MON 5:15 PM - A Walk in the Woods: Lafayette Heritage Trail Park (Piney Z)  - A Walk in the Woods is beneficial to one's mental and physical health. Join us in a moderate to strenuous walk through the woods at your length (3.5 miles+ at 3-4 miles/hour is common). Contact: Courtnay Micots (850) 300-0399.  https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/284698213/ 

APR 20 WED 9:15 AM - Heart and Sole Urban Walk - Come at 9:15 am and be ready to hike a 4 – 6 mile loop (2 -3 miles in and back) at 9:30 AM sharp. Bring snack if needed, water and hat and wear comfortable clothes and appropriate shoes. Come hydrated. Bring a chair/beverage for post hike cool down and visitation. We will attempt to maintain a pace of 3.0 - 3.5 mph. Location: Miccosukee Greenway, Crump Road Trailhead (4996 Crump Rd, Tallahassee) YOU MUST SIGN UP ON THIS ACTIVITY’S PAGE ON MEETUP.COM TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, DIRECTIONS, AND UPDATES. Contact: Dawn Griffin (850) 509-6103, dawngriffinfta@gmail.com  Tallahassee, FL  32309 -  https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/284573175/ 

APR 21 THUR 5:15 PM - A Walk in the Woods: Miccosukee Greenway, Thornton Trailhead  - A Walk in the Woods is beneficial to one's mental and physical health. Join us in a moderate to strenuous walk through the woods at your length, however, I will be hiking **6-8 miles**. Contact: Courtnay Micots (850) 300-0399.  Tallahassee, FL  32308 -  https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/284698386/ 

APR 22 FRI 10:00 AM - Earth Day Trailhead Cleanup and Coral Ardesia Removal - Let's get together and celebrate the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day by cleaning up trash and invasive at a local trailhead. We will start to the Governor's Park Trailhead. After the trailhead is clean we will walk the Fern trail to Tom Brown Park and return. Total hiking distance will be about 3.0 miles. Bring garden gloves, by-pass pruners, loppers and trash pickers if you have them. For more information on trailhead location contact the event organizer: dbrown1948@embarqmail.com; 850 545-0351.NOTE: Trailhead area has poison ivy. This activity may not be suitable for individuals who are especially sensitive.  Tallahassee, FL  32301 - https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/284831384/ 

APR 25 MON 5:15 PM - A Walk in the Woods: Lafayette Heritage Trail Park (Piney Z)  - A Walk in the Woods is beneficial to one's mental and physical health. Join us in a moderate to strenuous walk through the woods at your length (3.5 miles+ at 3-4 miles/hour is common). Contact: Courtnay Micots (850) 300-0399.  Tallahassee, FL  32311 -  https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/284698218/ 

APR 27 WED 9:15 AM - Heart and Sole Urban Walk - Come at 9:15 am and be ready to hike a 4 – 6 mile loop (2 -3 miles in and back) at 9:30 AM sharp. Bring snack if needed, water and hat and wear comfortable clothes and appropriate shoes. Come hydrated. Bring a chair/beverage for post hike cool down and visitation. We will attempt to maintain a pace of 3.0 - 3.5 mph. Location: Miccosukee Greenway, Crump Road Trailhead (4996 Crump Rd, Tallahassee) YOU MUST SIGN UP ON THIS ACTIVITY’S PAGE ON MEETUP.COM TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, DIRECTIONS, AND UPDATES. Contact: Dawn Griffin (850) 509-6103, dawngriffinfta@gmail.com  Tallahassee, FL  32309 - https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/284573181/ 

APR 28 THUR 5: 15 PM - A Walk in the Woods: Miccosukee Greenway, Thornton Trailhead  - A Walk in the Woods is beneficial to one's mental and physical health. Join us in a moderate to strenuous walk through the woods at your length, however, I will be hiking **6-8 miles**. Contact: Courtnay Micots (850) 300-0399.  Tallahassee, FL  32308 -  https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/284698415/ 

APR 30 SAT 7:45 AM - Challenge Hike: Florida Trail! Thompson House - Join us for a Challenge Hike: A section of the Florida Trail! Check out a beautiful stretch of the Florida Trail. Meet at the Thompson House (directions TBD). This will be a moderate to strenuous 9-mile hike to Spring Creek with an option to double it to \~18 miles. I will be hiking it as a loop for \~18 miles. This is a great opportunity to motivate yourself for the long hikes on the AT and Camino. Carpool/Convoy from the S. Monroe Park-n-Ride at 7:00am. We will congregate at Thompson House at 7:45 am, and start the hike at 8:00 am sharp. Come early for instructions and check-in. Address/Directions for trailhead: 6395 Coastal Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327. Bring lots of water and some snacks, wear comfortable shoes, and apply bug repellent and sunscreen (and/or wear a hat) as needed. Dogs on a leash are welcome. Contact: Courtnay Micots (850) 300-0399, or courtnaymicots@gmail.com -  https://www.meetup.com/Apalachee-Florida-Trail-Hiking/events/284698699/ 




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