Suncoast Chapter - FLORIDA TRAIL ASSOCIATION

Shirley Denton http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/6/c/1/7/member_16647671.jpeg http://www.meetup.com/Suncoast-Florida-Trail-Hiking/members/18237301/
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Suncoast Chapter - FLORIDA TRAIL ASSOCIATION http://www.meetup.com/Suncoast-Florida-Trail-Hiking/ http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/d/7/e/8/global_213715272.jpeg 20100206

Tampa, FL 33647

FTA Member

Location:

Tampa, FLUSA 33612

Member since:

January 2, 2013

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Introduction

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natalia Belfiore

sorry I missed it. I didn't get your reply until it was too late. I hope it was a nice trip.

Apr 21, 2013 12:19 PM
natalia Belfiore Suncoast Native Plant Society

hi shirley, I'd like to attend tomorrow's hike but it's not at all clear where to go to meet people. There are 3 areas to park that are listed, and they're not near each other. i tried to email the contact person (steve) but it bounced and yahoo said it's not a good email address. I tried to ask for more details or steve's right email when i rsvp'd but haven't heard from anyone. Do you know where to meet? I'm new to the area and wont know where to go unless I"m told exactly. Thanks.

Apr 19, 2013 10:51 PM
natalia Belfiore

excellent thanks for the heads up about next month's event. I hadn't seen that. I was just putting it on my list to visit the one in Sarasota-- I'll have a look at which one you're talking about. Would love to know them all!

Apr 15, 2013 8:05 AM
natalia Belfiore Suncoast Native Plant Society

hi Shirley, I am glad to see folks stepped up to be the organizers. I wanted to ask a bit more about the group. I have not made any of the events, mostly because I cannot make 7pm meetings on weeknights. However, I'm very interested in learning how to landscape locally with native plants-- I'm new to the area. I see you are in charge of events other than the monthly meetings. I'm wondering if we could have an event focused on growing native plants/gardening?

Apr 13, 2013 10:51 PM

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Suncoast Native Plant Society

Field Trip Leader/Organizer, Co-Organizer

Interests

Outdoors, Camping, Paddling

This group is designed for people who love to get outdoors to hike, backpack, paddle, and give back by way of volunteer trail maintenance.

All activities listed are sponsored by the Suncoast Chapter of the Florida Trail Association. Unless otherwise specified, there are no fees to participate, and you need not be an FTA member. It is our hope though that those who regularly enjoy our activities will see value in supporting our efforts by joining FTA, being part of our community, and volunteering for trail maintenance when needed.

http://www .floridatrail.org/

The Suncoast Chapter serves members in Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas and Sarasota counties. With over 700 members we are the Florida Trail Association's largest chapter. We work in cooperation with the US Forest Service, State Forest Service, SWFWMD, and other land owners to keep the Florida Trail and designated side trails open for recreational use.

The chapter regularly maintains over 200 miles of trail and offers recreational events throughout the region.

The Suncoast Chapter maintains The Florida Trail between US 98 north of Lakeland and Hernando, including all of the Withlacoochee State Forest. The chapter also maintains 10 Loop trails: Citrus, Croom, Green Swamp West, Hillsborough River State Park, Little Manatee State Park, Myakka River State Park, Potts Preserve, Richloam, Upper Hillsborough WMA, and Withlacoochee River Park.

Our hikes are not restricted to FTA designated or maintained trails.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK

Certain risks are inherent in any Florida Trail Association, Inc. (the “Association”) activity. Each Association member, guest, or non-member participant agrees to accept personal responsibility for each such person agrees to hold harmless and free from blame the Activity Leader(s) and the Association, its officers, directors, and members, for any accident, injury, or illness which might be his or her safety, and the safety of minors accompanying such persons. The Association cannot ensure the safety of any participant on hikes or activities. In participating in Association activities,Certain risks are inherent in any Florida Trail Association, Inc. (the “Association”) activity. Each Association member, guest, or non-member participant agrees to accept personal responsibility for sustained from participating in hikes or other Association activities. Neither the Association nor landowners are in any way liable for any injury or illness stain while participating in an Association activity.

By joining the this Suncoast Chapter Meetup Group you are agreeing to the assumption of risk as stated above.