Jan. 9 Program: “Geology and Paleontology from the Aucilla to the Apalachicola.” Harley Means, District Geologist from DEP’s  Florida Geological Survey, will talk about the geology and paleontology of the area along the Florida Trail between the Aucilla and Apalachicola rivers. Harley will lead a hike to Alum Bluffs & Ravines on Jan. 27.

Feb. 13 Program: “Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail with ‘Awol’.” David Miller, whose trail name is ‘Awol’ will discuss his 2003 thru-hike of the A.T. His talk will be accompanied by slides with A.T. facts and beautiful scenes from the trail. He will bring his backpack and exhibit the gear used during his hike. Come and learn how it’s done.

Mar. 13 Program: “Alaska, the Yukon and Northwest Territories.” Vic and Carlene Danart will present a slide show of their 2006 trip to Northwest Canada and also Alaska, from the Arctic Circle to Juneau, with maps and a video of the pipeline. Brochures of these areas will be available.

Mar. 13 Elections Chapter elections will be held at this meeting. A quorum of 10 Chapter members is needed to make the election official. Officer positions up for election are Chapter Chair and Trails Coordinator. Officers serve a term of two years and are limited to full consecutive terms. The incumbents for these two positions (Richard Graham - Chapter Chair and Terry Tenold - Trails Coordinator) have both agreed to stand for election to a second term. Any member of the Chapter who would like to become more active and serve as a Chapter Officer should contact Richard Graham (878-3616 or r_graham@lycos.com) about getting on the nomination list for the next election. The Chapter can always benefit from new ideas and energy. We need YOU!

Apr. 10 Program: “Hiking and Paddling in WMAs.” Liz Sparks, Recreation Planner with the Office of Recreation Services at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, will tell us about opportunities for hiking, paddling, and wildlife viewing in FWC’s Wildlife Management Areas within a day’s drive of Tallahassee. Maps, brochures and area information will be available.