Nov 1 Saturday P/L Wade Tract Birding Hike. This popular hike will take you into one of the best remaining examples of old-growth longleaf pine/wiregrass forests left in the U.S. Jim Cox, noted ornithologist with Tall Timbers Research Station, will provide commentary and show us a red-cockcaded woodpecker colony. Fee will be from $7 to $15 / person depending on number of participants. Limit 24 people. Kent Wimmer 850-523-8576 kwimmer@fs.fed.us

Nov 8 Saturday P/L 7th Annual Moonlight Hike. Experience the beauty of a full moon at Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park in northeast Tallahassee. Star- and moon-gazing compliments of the Tallahassee Astronomical Society. Campfire and s’mores, with stories told by Doug Alderson, author of “The Ghost Orchid Ghost and Other Tales from the Swamp.” Linda Patton 850-668-4334.

Nov 9 Sunday P/M Fort Braden Trail. Enjoy a brisk hike through the woods and along beautiful Lake Talquin. Call 24 hrs in advance to sign up. Gwen Beatty 850-942-7165.

November 11 “Hiker’s Guide to the Prehistory and Archaeology of North Florida.” Ryan Means will inform hikers where and how to experience north Florida’s extensive archaeological record. He will tell us about the prehistoric human cultures and animals that went extinct during the last 15,000 years of our history and will teach us about projectile points–their types and ages. He’ll bring a teaching collection of artifacts for an interactive, hands-on experience. 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.

Nov 13 Thursday P/L Phipps Park Trail Care Hike. Easy late-morning lopping/clipping along a short section of trail. Optional picnic lunch afterward at the Oak Hammock. Linda Patton 850-668-4334.

Nov 15 Saturday P/M Aucilla River Sinks Trail. Hike 8.5 miles from southern end to Goose Pasture Road and return; bring water and lunch. Limit 12. Walker Banning 850-878-2270.

Nov 19 Wednesday P/L Phipps Park Trail Care Hike. Easy late-morning lopping/clipping along a short section of trail. Optional picnic lunch afterward. Linda Patton 850-668-4334.

Nov 21–23 Fri, Sat, Sun M/L Suwannee River Hike & Campout. Leave on Friday and camp at Stephen Foster State Park in White Springs. Hikes will be at the Big Shoals and other short trails in the area. Other opportunities include biking and canoeing. Return on Sunday. Limited to 7 people. Barbara Donner 850-514-4284. SORRY, THIS ACTIVITY HAD TO BE CANCELLED.