May 2 Saturday P/L Wakulla Forest Hike. Leisurely 4.5-mile hike through pine/hardwood forest with a pristine double spring in the 4,000-acre Wakulla State Forest in northern Wakulla County. Limit 15 people. Galen Moses 850-926-9476 or galenmoses@aol.com

May 12 Tuesday Apalachee Chapter Meeting Program: “Voices of the Apalachicola.” Faith Eidse, public information specialist at the NWFWMD will talk about the history of the Apalachicola River and some of the remarkable individuals who lived out their entire lives in this region–people such as the last steamboat pilot on the river, turpentine workers in Tate’s Hell, and a Creek chief descended from a 200-year unbroken line of chiefs. Copies of her award-winning book will be available for purchase. 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.

May 16 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 forest left in the U.S. Jim Cox, noted ornithologist with Tall Timbers Research Station, will provide commentary and show us a red-cockaded woodpecker colony. Fee will be from $7 to $15 / person depending on number of participants.  Limit 20 people.  Kent Wimmer (850) 523- 8576 or kwimmer@fs.fed.us

May 16 Saturday P/M Paddle Kennedy Creek. Cool off and have a great time exploring on the water as you’re guided on an adventure paddling Kennedy Creek, the Apalachicola River, and Owl creek.  We will meet at 8:30 EST at the Sumatra store on highway 65 and go to Cotton Landing and paddle to Hickory Landing.  Limit 12 boats.  Ronny Traylor (850) 643-5517

May 23 Saturday  P/M Torreya State Park Fun Hike. Hike the River Bluff-Torreya Loop trail. View the Apalachicola River, its floodplain, mixed hardwood forest, and longleaf pine woods, and hilly terrain. Bring lunch, water and insect repellant. Meet at 7 a.m. in Tallahassee to car pool.  Limit 12. Jerry Herting (850) 878-3426

All activities are free unless otherwise noted.
Codes:
“P” Public welcome to participate
“M” Limited to FTA members only
“L” Leisurely
“M” Moderately difficult
“S” Strenuous

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