June 7 Sat P/L National Trails Day Hike. “Join Us on the Trail” and hike about 5 miles within the Leon Sinks Geological Area in celebration of the 16^th Annual National Trails Day, sponsored by the American Hiking Society, and hosted by the Apalachee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association. You will see five major sinkholes, a disappearing stream, a natural bridge, and gum swamps. Bring your lunch and stay for refreshments after the hike. Terry Tenold (850) 877-1612 totenold49@aol.com

June 10 Tue Apalachee Chapter Meeting Program: “Carnivorous Plants of the Panhandle.” These plants are fascinating because of their great beauty and intrigue. The Florida panhandle has 30 of the 33 naturally-occurring Florida species of these animal-eating plants. Dr. Loran Anderson of FSU will present a program of color slides of most of the thirty and discuss their life histories and the variety of mechanisms through which they attract, capture, and digest their prey. 7 p.m. at Woodcrest Office Park, 325 John Knox Rd., Bldg. F (first bldg. on the right). Look for Florida Trail signs on wooden door at east end of building. Free. Contact: Linda Patton (850) 668-4334.

June 14 Sat P/L National “Get Outdoors Day.” Hike and play on Fort Braden Trails as we take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy some snacks, games and other recreational opportunities. Marti Miller, Florida Division of Forestry, and others will tell us about outdoor recreation in our region. Bring water, bug repellant, sturdy shoes and plan for a 3.5 mile hike. All ages welcome. Howard Pardue (850) 523-8525 or hpardue@fs.fed.us.

June 14 Sat P/L Chipola River Canoe Trip. Are you looking for a great way to cool off on a hot summer day? Join us for a leisurely paddle on the Chipola River. Don’t forget to bring snacks, plenty of water and sun protection. Afterward we will stop at one of the local restaurants for a late lunch/early dinner. Gwen Beatty gfbeatty@yahoo.com 850-942-7165.

June 17 Tue Activities Planning Meeting. 6 p.m. at Woodcrest Office Park, 325 John Knox Rd., Bldg. F (first bldg. on the right). Look for Florida Trail signs on wooden door at east end of building. David Harris (850) 284-9967.

June 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. Limit: 8 canoes. Paull Kirkpatrick (850) 894-3224.

June 28 Sat P/L Slave Canal Paddle Trip. We’ll paddle 5 miles down the narrow, crystal-clear stream winding through a pristine swamp. The pace will be leisurely with refreshing dips in the cool water. Navigating around fallen trees will be required. Limit 12 canoes. Steve Haley (850) 216-1764 or kneadtorelax2002@yahoo.com.