Volunteer Events From: Florida Trail Association

Join the Central Florida Chapter for a work day in Mills Creek Woodlands  

What to expect: We will use a combination of power equipment and hand tools to bring the trail back up to standard. We will: mow, lop (trim) branches, paint new blazes and at times, inspect or repair infrastructure. 

We will meet at the trailhead at 08:45am for a safety session. Volunteers are then divided into crews. When appropriate, crews may need to carpool and drive one vehicle to a starting location. New volunteers will be provided an orientation on the role they are assigned to and all are encouraged to try new tasks! 

What to bring: For all projects you will need to bring a day pack, sturdy shoes, and appropriate clothing. Long pants are required to do trail work and long-sleeved shirts are recommended. Sunscreen and bug spray are also advised. You will need to provide your own lunch and water. 

Directions: We will meet at the Panorama Trailhead at 08:45am

To Panorama Road Trailhead:

From exit 215 on I-95, go west on State Road 50 for about 17.5 miles. Turn right on State Road 419 (Chuluota Rd) and head north for about  5 miles. Turn right on Lake Mills Rd. Follow road east then north until you reach Panorama Drive. Parking will be on your right.

Email Jerry Rogers for questions at renster7b@gmail.com 

Join the Florida Trail Association and the Choctawhatchee Chapter for a Volunteer Work Party in Nokuse Plantation!

Join the FTA and the Sandhill Chapter in our annual maintenance event based at Stephen Foster State Park in beautiful White Springs, FL from October 23-27, 2025. 

It's been three years since the Suwannee River section of the Florida Trail has seen regular trail maintenance. Since 2023 all of our work on the 70 miles of river trail has been focused on disaster response in the wake of several major hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. This season we hope to give the trail the much needed clean up that it needs!

Make new friends, join old ones, work hard, and then feast with us as we enjoy one of the first work parties of the season.

Join the Florida Trail Association's Next Generation Coalition for a Volunteer Work Party in Ocala National Forest! FTA will provide all the tools, training, and food, and you can help us maintain the Florida Trail!

The Next Gen Coalition is a group of young leaders dedicated to welcoming the next generation of Florida Trail volunteers & hikers. This Volunteer Work Party will be an opportunity to meet the Next Gen and inspire future involvement among young people. This event is geared towards volunteers who meet the demographic of the Next Gen Coalition (age 18-35).

Camping: Our crew will camp at Alexander Springs recreation area in Ocala National Forest. Take a dip in the cool springs after a day of trail work!

Meals: All meals Friday dinner thru Sunday lunch will be provided. Please plan to arrive no earlier than 4pm on Friday November 14th to set up camp and enjoy dinner with the crew. The work days will be Saturday and Sunday.

What to expect: We will use a combination of power tools and hand tools to bring the trail back up to standard. Expect to hike 3-4 miles per day. We will provide the tools, training, and PPE.

What to bring: For all projects you will need to bring a day pack, sturdy boots, and appropriate clothing. Long pants are required to do trail work and long-sleeved shirts are recommended. Sunscreen and bug spray are also advised. You will need to carry two liters of water on the trail each day. You will need to provide your own camping gear, this includes a tent, sleeping bag,lunch container (baggie or tupperware, and personal items. If you don't have these items, please contact us and we will loan you the appropriate gear.

For questions regarding the event, contact Jane Pollack at janep@floridatrail.org 

Join Girls Who Hike FL and the Florida Trail Association Black Bear Chapter for a trail maintenance event at Rice Creek Conservation Area from November 21st - 23rd!

Our crew will be camping together - details will be provided upon registration.

Plan to arrive no earlier than 4pm on Friday, November 21st to set up camp and have dinner with the crew. 

You are welcome to join for the entire time or part of the time - just register for the days you wish to join. You are welcome to camp with us the night before any shift.

If you have any questions about registration please email janep@floridatrail.org

Join us at Work Week 2025!

The Tropical Trekkers have the task of preparing over 70 Miles of the Florida National Scenic Trail (FNST) for the 2025 hiking season. We have much to accomplish after a summer of growth along our section of trail. There is a job for everyone no matter what their skill set, and we hope to provide you with a great sense of accomplishment.

We promise awesome camaraderie and time with friends we may not have seen in far too long. In addition to the normal mowing, lopping, brush cutting, and painting we hope to install some additional puncheon bridges, depending on permissions and if we can acquire the materials in time. As you can see a large number of volunteers will be needed.

We ask that you bring your own PPE and tools you may have, such as hard hats, safety vests, gloves, eye and ear protection, and loppers. Closed toe shoes and long pants are required. We will provide you with whatever equipment you can’t furnish. You will need sunscreen, bug juice, and a way to carry your lunch and 2 liters of water. A small backpack or fanny pack works well. Be sure to check the weather forecast as you pack for the week as we may work hot and wet or cold and windy conditions. A few spare pairs of dry boots and socks is always a good idea.