Choctawhatchee and Western Gate Chapters
Activities May 2008
| Florida Trail Association
Choctawhatchee and Western Gate Chapters Activities May 2008 |
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| Activity Participants Please note: contact the activity leader well in advance for more information and/or to reserve your place (Space is limited.) Unless instructed otherwise by the activity leader, each participant should bring: day pack, plenty of water (recommended minimum, 2 quarts), sun protection (hat, glasses, screen), insect repellent, lunch and or snacks, adequate clothing for the forecast, and comfortable, sturdy close toed shoes with socks. Long pants, work gloves, and extra water are recommended for work hikes. Activity leaders may deny participation to anyone who is inadequately prepared. |
| The Western Gate Chapter (western area) and Choctawhatchee Chapter (eastern area) span a longitude difference greater than 80 miles. To help members determine which of the two geographic areas are involved in an activity or which of the two chapters is closer to, activities will be designated as: {WG, CC, Both}. It goes without saying that members from any chapter are most welcome in any activity. The descriptor Both implies that an activity is of such importance or has such widespread appeal that members from either chapter should consider the event directed specifically toward them. Never, never should a member from either chapter refrain from attending an event because it is designated as the other chapter. All activities are open to the public unless noted otherwise. |
| Date | Activity | Rating |
Leader |
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| Saturday May 3 |
Day Hike |
Leisure |
Christine Hale 850-939-0966 |
Hike
from Hurricane Lake to Karick Lake- approx. 10 miles. Lunch and swim
at Panther Creek Falls. Contact leader for details. |
| Saturday May 10 |
Hike |
Leisure |
Peggy Grantham 850-995-4267 |
(WG) CANCELLEDHike on the old Jackson Trail in Gulf
Breeze in the Live Oak area of the National Seashore with lunch afterwards
in Gulf Breeze. Call leader for more information. |
| Saturday May 10 |
Picnic |
Leisure |
Ted Herrman 850-862-9633 |
(Both) First Choctawhatchee Chapter
Picnic. Picnic Details |
| Saturday May 10 |
Publicity |
Leisure |
Cheryl Gardner 850-484-9111 |
Cheryl will be having an
FTA publicity table this Saturday, May 10, at the Gulf Breeze Pet Fest from
10-4. This is an outdoor celebration with vendors, a pet contest, a pet parade,
prizes and activities for the whole family and their pets. It is held at
the Shoreline Bark Park that is directly across from Shoreline Drive and
the South Santa Rosa Recreation Center at 800 Shoreline Drive. This event
is sponsored by the Gulf Breeze Chamber of Commerce, (850) 932-7888. |
| Thursday May 15 |
Western Gate
Chapter Meeting |
Leisure |
George Brinkman 850-932-0125 |
(WG) The meeting will be held at the First Christian Church of Pensacola. Social: 6:30 PM, Meeting: 7 PM. See link below for a map and directions on how to get there. Ann Albright of the American Red Cross (conducts wilderness first aid classes), will discuss heat exhaustion and hyperthermia. |
| Fri- Sun May 16-18 |
Hike/ Camp |
Leisure |
Tom Daniel 850-341-1389 Ed Williamson 850-474-5359 |
(Both)Car camp 5/16-17 at Pine Log State
Forest. Hikes (5/16, 17 & 18) on both Nokuse and Pine Logs Sections
with Panhandle and Apalachee Chapter members. Contact leaders for details.Weekend Details |
| Sat &
Sun May 24 & 25 |
Hike/ Camp |
Leisure |
Randy & Susan Creel 850-623-1646 |
(WG)If interested in this activity, you
can do part, or all. Meet at Red Rock Bridge on Juniper Creek at 9:00
AM on Saturday, May 24. We will hike the Juniper Creek trail (6-7 miles).
Afterwards, all those planning to camp will move their vehicles into the
Juniper Creek Primitive Area (behind locked gate) for camp out Saturday night.
Again, meet at Red Rock Bridge at 9:00 on Sunday, May 25 for the day paddle
(approximately 5 miles). Bring your own hiking supplies, plenty of
snacks and water, swim suit, sunscreen. If paddling, bring your own
kayak or canoe, food and drinks ( no glass containers), and grills will be
available for cooking at the primitive area on Saturday night. Do part
or all of this adventure. One or two vessels might be located (on loan)
if needed, but please contact Randy ahead of time with questions, or if planning
to attend. Phone is 850-623-1646 (evenings or weekends), and e-mail
is screel@redjellyfish.net |
| Tuesday May 27 |
Choctawhatchee
Chapter Meeting |
Leisure |
Wallis Mayo 850-682-6098 |
(CC) Social:
6 PM, Meeting 6:30 PM. See link below for a map and directions on how to get there. |
| Need directions
to attend a meeting? Western Gate Chapter (Pensacola, FL) Choctawhatchee Chapter (Niceville, FL) |
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