| Mar 28-29
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Sierra Club Camporee at Gold Head Branch State Park. Join us this year for our annual Sierra Club campout ! This time we are traveling inland to the rolling sand hills of the Central Ridge at a great State Park near Keystone Heights. We'll have a group camp site from which to explore the deep ravine and springs that bisect the park. Great day hikes traverse sand hills, a lush ravine, streams and lakes. You'll have the opportunity to see wildlife such as the Sherman's fox squirrel, southeastern kestrel, red tailed hawks, bald eagles, various water and wading birds, fox, and deer. Bring your voice, your stories and your instruments for another great weekend campout. Come Friday night and Saturday, or arrive Saturday morning for the day in time for an easy hike which will start at 10.30 a.m. from the campground. Cost is $1 per person per night for camping plus a modest entrance fee to the Park. Tent camping only. There are no frills but there is a fire place and rest room and lots of space! Let Karen know if you will be joining us ASAP! Leader Karen Kempf. (904) 482-5352 (cell) (Northeast) |
| Mar 29 |
Butterfly Garden Planting. Help us plant a new butterfly garden at Upper Tampa Bay Park. This is our way of contributing to a park which has been very supportive of our Sierra Club for years. Leader: Rikter 263-4734. (Tampa Bay) |
| Mar 30 |
Morning bike ride. We will ride on the Pinellas Trail from Curlew up to Tarpon Springs for a Greek meal by the sponge docks. Learn about the Pinellas Trail, a linear park stretching almost the length of Pinellas. An easy ride of about 18 miles. Leader Ben Berauer, 727-392-2821. (Suncoast) |
| Mar 30 |
Off road bike trip on the original road to Flamingo. See Gators, birds and wildflowers. See the “hole in the donut”. Park admission not included. Includes lunch. Moderate to strenuous. $10 members, $12 non-members. Diane Jacobs, 305-667-6962 or Lee Jacobs, 305-667-6962. (Miami) |
| Apr 5 |
Kayak via Guided Tour of the meandering & scenic Shell Creek in Punta Gorda. Saturday 9 am. Waiver Required. Reserve: 941-460-8814 (Greater Charlotte Harbor) |
| Apr 19-20 |
Overnight backpack trip to Mossy Island Campsite - Myakka River State Park. We will explore this beautiful park and learn a little about what Florida's prairie was like. An easy backpack of only about 5 miles total. Limit 6. Leader Mike Pici, 727-798-9227. (Suncoast) |
| Apr 26 |
Moonlight Hike and Owl Prowl - Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park. Join us for a unique night hike under an almost full moon. Learn about night vision and experience the nocturnal wildlife. We'll look for owls, listen to various owl calls, and enjoy other learning activities led by the Park Naturalist. The total hike is about one mile and will last about 1 ½ hours. We need a minimum of 15 participants; children old enough to be comfortable in the dark woods are welcome. Bring water, bug spray, closed-toed shoes, and clothing appropriate for the weather. PLEASE DO NOT BRING A FLASHLIGHT.! (Leaders will have light in case of emergency.) Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park (formerlyWestside Regional Park) is located at 7000 Roosevelt Blvd (west side) directly across from the Jacksonville Naval Air Station's Yorktown Gate. Reservations required. RSVP by April 13 to Outing Leader Bill Armstrong; 904-880-7702 (Northeast). |
| May 2-4 |
Cayo Costa Weekend Kayak and Camping. Come join us for a great weekend at one of the state's premier island state parks.Cayo Costa State Park, truly a Gulf Coast paradise located on Lacosta Island west of Fort Myers, has one of the top rated beaches in the nation. We'll paddle out on Fri. morning with a stop at legendary Cabbage Key restaurant for lunch and paddle back on Sun. We've rented 3 primitive cabins and 3 camp sites for the trip. The cabins can accommodate 2-3 people comfortably and the campsites can hold 2 tents each. The cabins are $62 for the weekend and each campsite is $37. We'll divide this up appropriately along with a $5 charge per vehicle for parking so the Club can be reimbursed. This trip is rated Moderate to Strenuous because of open water and possible wind conditions. Be sure to reserve early.Contact Don Kirkley 941-493-3085. (Manatee/Sarasota)
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| May 10th |
Sunset Cruise on a Tall Ship in Biscayne Bay. – Enjoy a sunset sail on a 2 – masted schooner, out of Miami, around northern Biscayne Bay. The 2 hour sail includes snacks, but you are welcome to bring your own. Bring your mother, wife (Mother’s Day is Sunday), a friend or group of friends and enjoy conversation with ‘like-minds’ or just sit back and take in the fresh, salt air. Rated: Easy. Cost: Mem. $27; Non-mem. $30. Leader: Jackie Fisherr 954-434-2855; Assistant Leader: Kip Fisher same # (Broward) |
| May 10-11 |
Overnight canoe trip on the Withlacoochee River. Easy 16 miles of paddling, primitive camping. Learn about local birds and river issues. Limited to 8 participants. Rental canoes are available for $70, and a shuttle of a personal canoe is $20. Leader: Rudy Scheffer 727-726-8375 (Suncoast) |
| June 7 |
Day hike in the Lake Arbuckle State Forest. A moderate 10 mile hike along beautiful Lake Arbuckle. Limit 15 participants. Learn about the Lake Wales Ridge and its unique habitats. Leader: Rudy Scheffer, 727-726-8375. (Suncoast)
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| April 12/13 |
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course at Paynes Prarie State Park Park. Cost is $170 for the 16 hour course. No CPR just WFA. Includes book and three year certification from the American Health and Safety Institute. Instructed by UF staff. Rudy Scheffer, 727-726-8375 |
| May 3 |
OLT 101 For new Outing Leaders or for re-certification. Location TBA. For more details contact: Rudy Scheffer, 727-726-8375 |
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