July 10 Tues Apalachee Chapter Meeting Program: “An Artic Adventure”
Ryan Means and Rebecca Meegan backpacked nine days in the heart of the Brooks mountain range in Alaska‘s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, encountering the Porcupine caribou herd, dall sheep, grizzly bear, and musk ox. Ryan will recount their trip, presenting Arctic natural history and the importance of preserving great wilderness.

July 14 Sat P/L Bear Creek Interpretive Hike
Karen Weigelt, of the Bear Creek Educational Forest Center, will provide informative commentary along the 5-mile loop trail. Meet at 8:15 a.m. Wear sturdy shoes and hats for shade. Bring sunscreen, water, snacks and insect repellant. Howard Pardue (850) 523-8525 or 386-1494 or hpardue@fs.fed.us

July 21 Sat P/L Wakulla River Canoe Trip
We will put in at S.R. 365 and canoe this wild, scenic river about six miles to the St. Marks Boat Club. Easy paddling. We should see various birds, with a good chance of seeing alligators and manatees. Bring lunch, water, bug spray, sun screen, and binoculars. Top off the trip with swimming at the Boat Club beach (optional). Limit 8 canoes. Paull Kirkpatrick (850) 894-3224

July 28 Sat P/L Slave Canal Canoe Trip
We’ll paddle 5 miles down the narrow, crystal-clear stream winding through the pristine swamp. The pace will be leisurely with refreshing dips in the cool water. Getting past fallen trees will require some maneuvering skill. Limit 12 canoes. Steve Haley (850) 216-1764 or kneadtorelax2002@yahoo.com