On March 26, the Florida Forever Coalition and Floridians across the state will take a hike!
In a show of support for the state’s Florida Forever conservation land-buying program, the Coalition will partner with local supporters to take part in a day of hiking designed to celebrate Florida’s natural treasures and raise awareness of Florida’s public lands. The hikes will take place across the state and will be open to the public. “Take A Hike, Florida!” has planned hikes in Pasco, Seminole, Martin, Escambia, Leon, Duval, and Miami-Dade counties, among others.
Most hikes are free (some parks have a small entrance fee), and the public is welcome. Participants should wear appropriate clothing/shoes; bring insect repellant, drinking water and snacks or a light lunch. Hikes will have naturalists and local experts on hand to identify flora and fauna. Visit www.supportfloridaforever.org or call 850-567-3393 for hike details.
Florida Forever and its predecessor, Preservation 2000, have protected more than 2.4 million acres of land. The land has many uses, from recreation to water quality preservation to protecting our military. Florida Forever has touched nearly every county in Florida and greatly improved our state’s quality of life. The Florida Forever Coalition is urging the Legislature to provide continued funding and protect the program’s integrity and continuity.
Successful Florida Forever projects include Pinhook Swamp, Annutteliga Hammock, Kissimmee River/Chain of Lakes, Pumpkin Hill, Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, Green Swamp, Fisheating Creek Ecosystem, the Archie Carr Sea Turtle Refuge, Yellow River Ravines, Seven Runs Creek, and Pier Park, to name a few.
Contact Holly Davenport at 850-567-3393.
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