yActivities Calendar
LEGEND FOR ACTIVITY LEVEL:
(P/M) PUBLIC AND MEMBERS
(M) MEMBERS ONLY
(L) LEISURE
(M) MODERATE
(S) STRENUOUS
ACTIVITIES:
9/11 Thursday 7:30 PM
First Meeting of the hiking season
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NOVEMBER
11/15 to 11/16
Rating - STRENUOUS
Overnight Work Hike in Section II. Trail Clearing and maintenance.Meet at 8:00 am.
Contact - Larry Alesi, 561-445-9251, larryal049@yahoo.com
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11/22
RATING – MODERATE
Fern Forest Clean-up. This is our chance to thank the Fern Forest Nature Center for allowing
us the use of their meeting room. If everyone came to help, our center would sparkle. Meet at 9:00 am.
Your leader Frank Retter, will gladly put you on a project. Call Frank at 9954-726-8726, retter@bellsouth.net
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11/26 to11/29
RATING – MODERATE
Canoe / kayak the Santa Fe River
There are no details at this time. More information will be announced at the September meeting.
Call Dave Denham is leading this adventure. David Denham for reservations & information 305-284-9861, ddenham@med.miami.edu
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DECEMBER
12/20 to 21
RATING – STRENUOUS
Limit of 8 hikers
Overnight hike beginning at Picayune State Forest to Port of Isles Camp at Collier Seminole State Park.
This is part of the journey of the Gulf to Ocean hike. Info & reservations
call David Denham 305-284-9861, ddenham@med.miami.edu
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12/27 to 28
RATING – MODERATE
LIMIT 8
Overnight hike – MM-70 to Bundschu Campsite. Hike distance will be 7 – 8 miles each day.
Contact David Denham for information. 305-284-9861,
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JANUARY
1/1 to 1/4
STRENUOUS
8 HIKERS
Leg I of the Gulf to Ocean Hike. Marco Island, Collier Seminole to Fakahatchee, Panther Preserve.
For information contact David Denham for information.
305-284-9861, ddenham@med.miami.edu
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1/10 to 1/11
RATING – MODERATE
At Mile Marker 63 on I-75 you will begin a two day, 12 mile hike in the great and beautiful Big Cypress, Section 2.
Join us and share the beauty of the night under the stars in the Big Cypress. Destination: Panther Campsite. Route is to be determined.
For information and reservations, contact Virginia Lane,
954-755-5509, lanegregory@bellsouth.net or Candy Retter 954-726-8726 retter@bellsouth.net
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1/17 TO 1/20
RATING – STRENUOUS
8 HIKERS
Leg 2 of the Gulf to Ocean Hike - Bear Island Grade, Big Cypress National Preserve.
Contact David Denham for reservations and information 305-284-9861 ddenham@med.miami.edu
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1/24
RATING – MODERATE
Fern Forest Clean Up…. 9:00 AM. This is our pay back time so let’s see lots of the members come out and pick potatoes…
Call Frank Retter 9954-726-8726 retter@bellsouth.net
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1/31 to 2/1
RATING – MODERATE
It’s that time of year when the Happy Hoofer Lady Hikers have their annual Ladies Backpack Hike.
Hike 8 miles round trip in the Kissimmee Prairie Preserve. Share the laughs and warmth of being in the great outdoors
with each other.
Contact Lori Dillon for reservations and information 561-483-7735, ljdillon@bellsouth.net or
Mary Halferty 954/523-3265, mary@firstpres.cc Limit 10 lady hikers.
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1/31 to 2/1
RATING – STRENUOUS
LIMIT 6 PADDLERS
Kayak / Canoe Paddle event from Everglades City ENP rangers station to Camp Lulu in the 10,000 Island
National Bird and Wildlife Preserve. Paddle 8 miles one way and then overnight on an Island.
Contact Connie Mier, 305-595-1395, cmier@barry.edu or Vivian Oliva snook33172@yahoo.com
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FEBRUARY
2/15
RATING – MODERATE to STRENUOUS
Visit Green Cay Nature Center and also walk the Wetlands boardwalk. The nature center has very informative
interactive exhibits that are informative and enjoyable. Out on the boardwalk you can look down into birds nests
and see the babies; watch parents feed and attend the fledglings.
For information and reservations contact Virginia Lane 954-755-5509, lanegregory@bellsouth.net
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2/21
RATING – MODERATE
Let’s go to work at Fern Forest. Once again it is time to say thank you for all they do for us.
Contact Frank Retter 954-726-8726, retter@bellsouth.net
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2/28 to 3/1
STRENUOUS
LIMIT 10
Annual trek – Experience 2 days of delightful fun in Bear Island, biking and hiking. To reserve a place,
contact Connie Mier 305-595-1395, cmier@barry.edu or Vivian Oliva, snook33172@yahoo.com.
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MARCH
3/6 to 3/8
RATING – MODERATE
Camp and hike Paine’s Prairie with a State Park Ranger as our guide. This is our second year offering this event.
If you are in luck you might wake up in the morning and see buffalo and wild horses. The prairie offers a great
chance to see wild life upfront. This is not flat land hiking. 10 People limit.
Reservations and information, Esther Muran 954-658-8386, itailusa@comcast.net
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3/8
RATING – MODERATE
Seven Mile Day Hike to Eagles Nest..and yes, there really is a nest. This event takes place in DuPuis Wildlife Preserve.
It’s a lovely hike where you are likely to see some large birds and animals along the way.
Contact Deanna Filkins 954-771-4951, dkfilkins@aol.com for reservations and information.
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3/21
RATING – MODERATE
Last fern forest clean up of the year. A good time to say thank you and see you next season.
To participate, please show up at 9:00. Do let Frank Ritter know you are attending.
Call 954-726-8726, retter@bellsouth.net
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3/27 to 3/29
2009 Florida Trail State Convention. Details are on line at www.floridatrail.org
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APRIL
4/11
STRENUOUS
Day Loop Hike in Section I and II. This will be north and south of I-75. Hike approximately 7 miles.
Contact David Denham for reservations and information at 305-284-9861 ddenham@med.miami.edu
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5/14
Last Chapter meeting of the 2008-2009 season
Location: Fern Forest
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5 16
STRENUOUS
LIMIT 10 HIKERS
Hike the 7 miles loop trail west of Looney Ville.
Contact David Denham for reservations and information 305-284-9861 ddenham@med.miami.edu