Sierra Club Northeast Florida Group

PLEASE SIGN WAIVER by clicking on this link AFTER clicking attend event:
https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001KEHEiIAP

Join me on a 5-mile paddle on Lofton Creek. We will begin at the Melton O. Nelson Memorial Park boat ramp and head south for 2.5 miles before turning around to head back. This is an easy, winding paddle with limited shaded areas, but beautiful scenery. Bathrooms available in the free parking lot. You must wear a life jacket. No fanny pack type is allowed. Bring water, snacks, hat, and sunscreen.

Kayak rentals are available. Click on the link to reserve: http://www.ameliaadventures.com/amelia-island-kayak-rental/

Cancellation Policy: Event will be held rain or shine but may be cancelled if weather threatens safety such as in the case of lightning or high winds in the forecast. Also, if the heat index is forecast to be over 103, then the outing will be cancelled. Participants are advised to check Meetup for current status before traveling to the event. Events may need to be cancelled at short notice.

* Help the environment by following these tips: Bring your water in a reusable container instead of a single-use plastic bottle. Use sunscreen free oxybenzone and oxtinoxate. These chemicals are extremely harmful to coral reefs, as well as being hormone disruptors in humans.
Sierra Club maintains a safe space agreement between participants, leaders, volunteers, and staff. They want to support everyone and exploring, enjoying, and protecting our natural environment, and hateful and dangerous behavior will not be tolerated. We don't want to deny participation in these outdoor programs, and we will always say no to racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, impairment, and disruption. We request that all participants cooperate with the outings leader's direction to ensure a safe and enjoyable outing for everyone.

Let's take a post-Christmas hike!

We'll hike the 3 miles of trails in this beautiful area tucked away near I-95 in Mandarin. Trails are flat.

You will need to register and sign a liability waiver. The link is:
https://tinyurl.com/5x2wvwxr

Bring sunscreen, repellent, and water. No pets, please. Kids capable of an adult pace are welcome. There's a playground nearby.

DIRECTIONS: Address: 10931 Hood Rd S, Jacksonville, FL. The park is located off Hood Rd in Mandarin. Use GPS to find the best way for you to get there.
After entering the park continue around to the soccer field and meet there. There are restrooms at the park next to the parking area.

After our hike, we can go to nearby Dick's Wings (10550 Old St. Augustine Rd) for lunch.

Cancellation Policy: Event will be held rain or shine but may be cancelled if weather threatens safety such as in the case of lightning or high winds in the forecast. Also, if the heat index is forecast to be over 103, then the outing will be cancelled.

Participants are advised to check Meetup for current status before traveling to the event. Events may need to be cancelled at short notice.
* Help the environment by following these tips: Bring your water in a reusable container instead of a single-use plastic bottle. Use sunscreen free oxybenzone and oxtinoxate. These chemicals are extremely harmful to coral reefs, as well as being hormone disruptors in humans.

*Sierra Club maintains a safe space agreement between participants, leaders, volunteers, and staff. They want to support everyone and exploring, enjoying, and protecting our natural environment, and hateful and dangerous behavior will not be tolerated. We don't want to deny participation in these outdoor programs, and we will always say no to racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, impairment, and disruption. We request that all participants cooperate with the outings leaders direction to ensure a safe and enjoyable outing for everyone.

Not a Sierra Club event, but we're teaming with Groundwork Jacksonville for cleanup along the S-Line Trail downtown.

Please help do a trash cleanup along the beautiful S-Line Trail in downtown Jacksonville.

We will clean the 1/2 mile section from Moncrief Rd to Boulevard St. and clean up around Section 1 of Hogans Creek.

I will provide trash grabbers and bags. Please bring water and gloves.

You will be required to sign a City of Jacksonville liability waiver.

Here's a great overview of our S-Line:
https://jaxtoday.org/2025/04/08/the-jaxson-before-and-after-the-s-line-urban-greenway/

Groundwork Jacksonville is the city’s primary nonprofit organization specifically created to clean and redevelop Jacksonville's Emerald Trail and convert contaminated land into parks, playgrounds, trails, and other public green space.

DIRECTIONS: Meet and park at the former Christ Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church location, 2429 N Davis St, Jacksonville, FL 32209, Jacksonville, FL 32209.

Take I-95 north through Jax. Exit at 8th Street (Exit 353D). Turn right on 8th St, then an immediate left on N. Davis St. Drive about 1/4 mile. Park along the road on the right immediately after you cross the S-Line trail.
See Parking Map in Photos.

This is a Sierra Club Military Outdoors event - a joint Sierra Club Northeast Florida and YMCA outing - FOR ACTIVE AND FORMER MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES ONLY.
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We'll hike about 4 miles on the Florida Trail through Camp Blanding. We'll visit historic Lake Magnolia State Park - one of Florida's last African-American parks during the ugly period of segregation. We'll also pass by several beautiful lakes.

Bring sun screen, bug spray, and plenty of water. No pets. No restrooms at the trailhead.

You will need to register and sign a liability waiver.
The link is:
https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001NbkhJIAR

You can preview the hike at our Virtual Tours website at:
https://youtu.be/iBnszv3hMmQ

Optional lunch afterwards at the great Johnny's BBQ at 7411 State Rd 21, Keystone Heights - 5 minute drive. Lunch is free for participants.

DIRECTIONS: Meet at the trailhead at the intersection of SR 21 and Treat Rd near Keystone Heights, FL. From Jax, take Blanding Blvd/SR 21 south through Orange Park and Middleburg. Continue south on SR 21 past Goldhead State Park. Go approximately 3.5 miles past Goldhead State Park to Treat Rd. and turn right. Look for the Sierra Club sign on the right. Coordinates are 29.8131, -82.0045.

Sierra Club maintains a safe space agreement between participants, leaders, volunteers, and staff. We want to support everyone in exploring, enjoying, and protecting our natural environment, and hateful and dangerous behavior will not be tolerated. We don’t want to deny participation in these outdoor programs and we will always say no to racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, impairment, and disruption. We request that all participants cooperate with the outing leader's direction to ensure a safe and enjoyable outing for everyone.

Cancellation Policy: Event may be cancelled in case of rain or if weather threatens safety. Check Meetup for current status before traveling to the event. Events may need to be cancelled at short notice.

Help the environment by following these tips:
- Bring your water in a reusable container instead of a single-use plastic bottle
- Use sunscreen free of oxybenzone and octinoxate. These chemicals are extremely harmful to coral reefs, as well as being hormone disruptors in humans.