Other outings in our area:

 

                               Northeast Florida Sierra Club outings as of

                               October 17, 2008

 

 

 

Saturday, November 8. Biking in Guana

Bike some lovely areas of Guana and see the two observation towers. Meet at the trail head  at Guana at 9:00 am. Fat tires recommended. Beach cruisers should be fine. This is the best time of year to see Guana. Bring a snack if folks want to lunch after the outing. Bring water. Leisurely pace as an old guy is leading.

Leader Rob Eggers 223-5367. Please call to let him know if you are attending.

 

 

Saturday, November 15. Learning about the Civil Rights movement  

St. Augustine's great encounter with modern history came in 1964 when Dr. Martin Luther King led demonstrations in the Ancient City that resulted in the passage of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964.  For many decades this important part of history was swept under the rug, but in the past two years, a permanently marked Freedom Trail of historic sites of the civil rights movement has been established, and has gained international publicity. David Nolan, noted author and historian, will be our guide. Mr. Nolan has been committed to the preservation of many St. Augustine landmarks, including the historic area of Lincolnville, founded by freed slaves after the Civil War.

If  20 or more people sign up, we will take a sightseeing train, starting at the Sugar Mill in St. Augustine at the corner of San Marco and route 16.  Parking will be available. The cost will be $20.00 each. If not, this will be a walking tour and there will be a fee of $5.00 each. Lunch is optional. The outing will start at 10 a.m. and is expected to finish at about 11.30 a.m.

RSVP  by November 8. to Leader Shelly Fine at Humanness1@aol.com or call 904 620-8115.

 

Sunday, November 16. Hiking the Willie Browne Trail

Explore the Theodore Roosevelt area of the Timucuan Preserve on hiking trails through and around hardwood forests, marshes, bluffs, and shell mounds. Learn about the unique individual who gave us this place of history and views. Meet at 9:00 in the parking lot. The trail entrance is at 13165 Mount Pleasant Rd., 1 mile southeast of Fort Caroline National Memorial. Plan to walk 2-3 hours. Please bring water and insect repellent. Children over 8 would probably enjoy the hike. No admission fee. Coming from the west of Fort Caroline National  Memorial on Mount Pleasant Rd., you pass the entrance, then go about 2 miles more on Mount.Pleasant Rd, and turn left into brown sign on a cyclone fence on the left that says Trailhead Parking. There is no road sign or pointer. Coming from the east of the Memorial, you pass signs for Spanish Pond development and it is 1/4-1/2 mile on the right.  The brown signs are flat on the cyclone fence and not easy to see. There is good parking and bathrooms at the trailhead. If you bring a lunch, we can go next door to the Fort Caroline National Memorial, which is tidier and has better picnic space. There is no need to reserve space on the outing. Leader Paige Slade 223-8418

 

 

Saturday, November 22, 10:00 a.m.: Hiking Hanna Park

Learn about the beautiful hiking and biking trails at Hanna Park on a 2 hour hike. Children over 10 OK. Bring water and insect repellant. Meet at 10 a.m. at the parking lot just beyond the park entrance at 500 Wonderwood Dr (Wonderwood and Mayport Rd). Fee $3.00 per car. No RSVP required. Outing Leaders: Shelly Fine, Humanness1@aol.com or 904 620-8115; Bill Armstrong, armsfam@yahoo.com or 904-880-7702.

 

 

Saturday December 6:  Historic and Natural Tour of Cumberland Island

Go on a half or a whole day tour from St. Mary’s Georgia via ferry and easy walking.  Learn about the Carnegie family’s impact on the island and enjoy the abundant wildlife.  We will gather at various points of departure from Jacksonville at approx 7:30 a.m. to arrive at St. Mary’s before the 9:00 a.m. ferry ride.  You may return at 11:00 a.m or 4:45 p.m. from Cumberland.  Cumberland Island fees are a total of $21 for adults $16.00 Child [12 and under], $19.00 Senior [65 and over].  As always, bring lunch, water, and bug spray, camera and rain gear if it looks like rain.  The walking is easy, suitable for all ages, children are welcome.  Make your reservations by calling Cumberland Island Nationall Seashore at 877 860 6787.  Reservations submitted after November 7th do not need to be prepaid.  After making reservations call  a hiking leader either Janet Stanko 880 1813 or Bill Armstrong 880 7702 to advise us you will be participating, and whether you will need carpool assistance.  To learn more about what this unique location has to offer & directions, go to http://www.nps.gov/cuis/ .