About us
π³ The Heartland Chapter is one of 19 chapters in the Florida Trail Association which is a non-profit volunteer group that maintains the Florida National Scenic Trail (FNST) -- a 1,500-mile thru hiking trail from Big Cypress National Preserve in Ochopee up to the Panhandle. π§‘ Heartland Chapter is responsible for the maintenance of 59+ miles of the FNST plus multiple loop trails throughout Polk, Highlands, Hardee and Desoto counties. Β π For more information about our family-friendly chapter, go toΒ www.floridatrail.org and click on the tabs "GET INVOLVED" and "πFind Your Local Chapter".
π IMPORTANT INFO: Becoming a member of this Meetup group is NOT the same as becoming a MEMBER in the Florida Trail Association. π§‘ FTA Membership information is available at Β Contribute β Florida Trail Association
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πΏ Native Plants to LOVE π
Winter Haven Public Library Winter Haven, FL 33881, 325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven, FL, USπ FTA Heartland is partnering once again with UF/ IFAS for this fun & informative workshop to learn about Florida's NATIVE PLANTS -- their characteristics, requirements, and how best to include them in your home landscape. πΈ
π Join us inside the Winter Haven Public Library to hear from Master Gardener Volunteers who've been growing native plants in their own yards. π Learn about their experiences with plants that have REALLY WORKED in their home gardens and HOW they might be best used by YOU. π
Go to EVENTBRITE for your FREE TICKET -- https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/polk/
βοΈ If you have questions, please call 863-519-1041 or 863-424-0311.π After the seminar, walk around the corner with us to the UNION TAPROOM & PIZZA KITCHEN on Central Avenue to order a fabulous lunch at 11:30am in historic Winter Haven -- compliments of FTA Heartland! π¦
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