Sept. 8 Sat P/M FNST Work Hike Help with autumn maintenance of the Trail in the east section of the Apalachicola Forest. Richard Graham (850) 878-3616 r_graham@lycos.com

Sept 11 Program: “The Florida Trail: Florida’s Own National Scenic Trail.” By Seidler Productions of Sopchoppy, under the direction of the FTA and the USFS, a version of this film was previewed at the 2007 FTA Annual Conference. The completed program debuted May 27th on WMFE-TV in Orlando. Robert Seidler brings us this wonderful film to kick off our Florida Trail hiking season, & also shows a selection of short films on successful green economic programs involving nature-based and heritage tourism, trails, & greenways. (Related FNST hike on Sep. 15 )

Sept. 15 Sat P/L Sopchoppy River Hike If you attend the September Chapter meeting you will see video shots of the FNST along the Sopchoppy River. Regardless, you will certainly want to experience the actual hike. Galen Moses (850) 926-9476 galenmoses@aol.com

Sept. 15-16 Sat-Sun Bradwell Bay F-Troop Project Help volunteers from around the state restore trail damaged by a wildfire in the infamous Bradwell Bay Wilderness Area, where only traditional hand tools are allowed. Megan Eno (850) 523-8579 meno@fs.fed.us