About us
🌳 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. 🧡 Heartland Chapter is responsible for the maintenance of 59+ miles of the FNST plus multiple loop trails throughout Polk, Highlands, Hardee and Desoto counties. 💚 For more information about our family-friendly chapter, go to www.floridatrail.org and click on the tabs "GET INVOLVED" and "📌Find Your Local Chapter".
👁 IMPORTANT INFO: Becoming a member of this Meetup group is NOT the same as becoming a MEMBER in the Florida Trail Association. 🧡 FTA Membership information is available at Contribute – Florida Trail Association
Upcoming events
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Backcountry First Aid for Hikers
·OnlineOnlineWhether you're heading out for a short Day Hike or a multi-day backpacking trip, knowing Basic First Aid is essential and could make all the difference‼️ FREE REGISTRATION REQUIRED: go to BIT link below .....
🧡 Join us ON-LINE for the next Florida Trail Perspectives webinar with special guest KARL BYARS, Florida Trail Association Board Member, retired U.S. Army Officer, and licensed Florida Nurse Practitioner.
💮 Learn practical backcountry first aid tips every hiker should know.
📺 During this free one-hour WEBINAR ON Thursday, August 6 at 12noon, you'll learn:
1️⃣..... Trail safety tips
2️⃣..... What to pack in a hiking First Aid Kit
3️⃣..... How to respond to common injuries and illnesses on the trail✅ Thursday, August 6 at 12:00 PM Eastern
Free registration required: https://bit.ly/hikerfirstaid1 attendee
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