What we’re about
Welcome to our Meetup Group for hikers in Florida's central panhandle!
The purpose of this meetup group is to introduce you to the Florida Trail and the Panhandle Chapter of the Florida Trail Association (FTA), and to encourage you to become an FTA member.
Please consider becoming a member of the Florida Trail Association!
(Note that meetup membership is not the same as FTA membership!)
Membership in the FTA requires a small annual fee, but entitles you to many benefits: the FTA newsletter called the Footprint, the monthly Chapter e-newsletter called Panhandle News, access to our "members-only" activities, and discounted trainings such as First Aid, GPS, and chainsaw training and certification. But most important, FTA membership is your opportunity to support the goals and ideals of the Florida Trail Association.
To become a member of the FTA, talk to a friendly Chapter member at one of our meetings. Or you can go to the FTA website, www.floridatrail.org. From there, click on JOIN!
The Chapter is responsible for maintaining the part of the Florida National Scenic Trail from the Apalachicola River near Blountstown, FL; the Altha Trail near Altha, FL; along the Econfina Creek between Scott Road and Hwy 20; and the FNST through Pine Log State Forest to the Choctawhatchee River. The Panhandle Chapter of the FTA welcomes members from Bay, Holmes, Washington, Jackson, Gulf, and Calhoun Counties.
The Panhandle Chapter hosts monthly meetings featuring nature programs and plans several outdoor activities each month of interest to all ages.
Our Chapter typically meets on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 PM. We currently meet online via Zoom until the COVID-19 pandemic passes.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Florida Trail Association Annual Meeting - OnlineLink visible for attendees
| We'd love to see you at our annual meeting! Please take a moment to fill out the form so we know who will be joining us. The Florida Trail Association's annual membership meeting is happening on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, starting at 10:00 am Central Time. This year, we're mixing things up with both in-person and virtual attendance options.
- Find out the results of the FTA Board of Directors election.
- Get updates on the organization and the trail.
- We'll be recognizing members with 50 and 25 years of continuous membership.
- Volunteer Awards recipients will be showcased.
We can't wait to catch up with you all at this special event!
Here is the info for the Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/92408563923?pwd=NXRLN0lIR3dDcWJyeXErY3BRcGFkUT09
Meeting ID: 924 0856 3923
Passcode: 805440
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+13052241968,,92408563923#,,,,*805440# US - Chapter Meeting - Special Guest: Catherine Selin - Franklin's PromiseThe Science and Discovery Center , panama City, FL
Zoom Information:
Panhandle Chapter of the FTA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89432725943?pwd=M1dDcmFFdnJMSGdrMFJNbHFuMDVqdz09Meeting ID: 894 3272 5943
Passcode: 998792Join us for an informational meeting with the FTA regional representative, Catherine Selin, who will be sharing with us on what Franklin's Promise, an organization affiliated with Americorp, has been doing to improve our trails, bridges, and footpaths over the last year. We look forward to photos and discussion of the impact these young adults have been having on making our trails better and more accessible.
