Florida Trail Association
Highlanders Chapter
Activities
We try NOT to cancel any activities, but the older we get, the more things can change. Please check the website, or call or email the activity leader, or call Bobbi @787-8654 to confirm events.
| Saturday | November 15: Hike and Moonlight Pot
Luck A new
trail is open in the Lake Norris area that sports extraordinary views of
cliffs, lakes, and lots of birds and flowers. We have spotted many
deer and turkeys on this hike and seen bear prints too. We will meet at
2:30p.m. to shuttle cars and then hike approx 4.5 miles in from the new
trailhead to the camp at Lake Norris where we can watch the sun set and
have a moonlit pot luck dinner. There are some benches and 2 tables,
but you may want to bring a chair. Afterwards we'll hike the rest of
the way out under the moon beams. We should be out of the woods around
9ish. Part of this hike will be on a multi use/horse trail. Anyone wishing to camp at Lake Norris may do so but must let me know ahead of time so that I may include you on the permit. This is a primitive camp with a fire ring, table, metal barn, water source but you need to bring drinking water. Please R.S.V.P. to Diane Dammiller at dammiller@aol.com or 352-205-9620 for directions and advise me of what you'll be bringing for dinner. We will have plates, silverware and drinks. Bring water, bug spray, flashlight. This hike is rated moderate. Public welcomed. |
| Sat.urday | November 15: Back Pack Seminar: If you are interested in backpacking, this is the seminar for you. Joan Hobson will be in the parking area at Flat Island Preserve, off CR 25A on Owens Road. Meet at 10:00. Bring chair, bug spray, lunch, drinks. Rain or shine. We will cover backpacking equipment with samples. 352-394-5472 Call after 8:00 PM if you need information. Open to the Public |
| Sat.-Sunday | November 15/16: Overnight Backpack Trip: Meet at 10:00 at Flat Island Preserve, off CR25A on Owens Road. You may bring your own equipment or I have some to share. Rain or shine. For information on the overnight, send a self addressed stamped envelope only, if you wish to spend the night. Joan Hobson P. O. Box 1296 Minneola, FL 34755 Limit 8 campers. |
| Thursday | November 20, 2008, Highlanders Chapter General Meeting: Leesburg Public Library, 100 E Main Street. Use the entrance on Main Street. 6:00 PM for meeting. Bring your aluminum cans to recycle and a snack to share. Open to the Public. Contact Bobbi Keenan, 352-787-8654 |
| Saturday-Sun. | November 22-23: Short Back Pack: Ocala National Forest, For information send a self addressed stamped envelope only, to Joan Hobson. P. O. Box 1296 Minneola, FL 34755 for details. |
| Saturday | December 6, 2008, Work hike- Royal Trails: Meet at 9:00 AM at the Brantley Branch Road parking entrance to the Seminole State Forest. We will shuttle from there to the work location, so please be on time. Questions? contact Francis Keenan at 352- 787-8654 |
| Saturday |
December 13, 2008, 100th Anniversary of Ocala National Forest:
Camp Kiwanis off State Road 40. Help celebrate this big
occasion. There will be booths, hikes & demonstrations of
traditional skills. It is also the 25th anniversary of the FNST.
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| Saturday | January 3, 2009, Seminole State Forest, Orange Trail: Questions contact Francis Keenan at 352- 787-8654 Meet 9:00 AM at the Brantley Branch Road entrance, in Cassia. |
| Saturday | January 17, 2009, Work hike-Ocala (if necessary): Meet 9:00 AM Contact Joan Hobson at 352-394-5472 for details. |
| Saturday | January 24, 2009 Fifth Annual Chili Party: Location to be determined. Mary Ellen & Bill Milton, MEM32735@aol.com or 352-357-3723 |
| Saturday | February 7, 2009, Seminole State Forest, Blue Trail: Questions contact Francis Keenan at 352- 787-8654 Meet 9:00 AM at the Brantley Branch Road entrance, in Cassia. |
| Saturday | March 7, 2009, Cassia, Boy Scout Camp: Questions? contact Francis Keenan at 352- 787-8654 Meet 9:00 AM at the parking lot trailhead for Clearwater Lake Rec. Area. |
| Saturday | April 4, 2009, Seminole State Forest, Yellow Trail: Questions? contact Francis Keenan at 352- 787-8654 Meet 9:00 AM at the Brantley Branch Road entrance, in Cassia. |
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