Walk the GTM Research Reserve for Childhood Cancer Awareness

We will walk at a moderate, comfortable pace for 5.5 miles along unpaved trails, which can be somewhat uneven and bumpy, with slight elevation changes. Some areas may be muddy and wet. We will be stopping for breaks and at scenic points.

You must register and sign the Sierra Club liability waiver.
The link is:
https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po000015YWriIAG

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and we will be walking the beautiful trails at GTM to raise awareness and increase funding for more research towards a cure and for better treatment options for this devastating illness.

This walk is in memory of Indigo Carducci, who recently lost her battle with Ewing Sarcoma. Indigo was about to turn 16 on September 22nd. So, in memory of sweet Indigo on her birthday weekend, for all children who have lost their battles, and for those continuing to fight, let's make an impact towards curing this devastating illness.

Please join us for the walk, and also consider making a donation. Any donation, no matter the amount, is greatly appreciated. Your donations fund research that brings better treatments and cures to children with cancer.

Visit our Alex's Lemonade Stand page for more information on how to support us, and please share this link with your friends & family to increase our impact on fighting childhood cancer.
See: https://www.alexslemonade.org/2025/indigos-impact-team#

We will meet at the trail parking area. There is a $3 entrance fee per vehicle for up to 8 people. $1 per pedestrian, bicyclist, and extra passengers in vehicles beyond 8.

DIRECTIONS: The entrance to Guana is on AIA approximately 17 miles south of Butler Boulevard. After you go through the toll station, drive across the dam along a sandy road for about 200 yards to the trail head where we will meet. The address of Guana is 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach 32082.

Bring water, bug spray, sunscreen, hat.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before start time for pre-outing activities and sign-in.
No pets. Service animals are OK.
Restrooms available.

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.