Kissimmee River Region Trail Maintenance - KPPSP Work Party - Dec 9-13

Description

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.

Details

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Inclement Weather Plan: Rain or shine Our tradition has been to provide an evening meal for our volunteers, which we plan on continuing this year for the nights of December 3-4-5-6. We are looking for volunteers to prepare a meal of their choice. The costs for your ingredients will be reimbursed. Please let me know if you can help in this regard and we will go over the details and the number of servings we will need. The FTA will provide coffee each morning and we will have a supply of apples, bananas, and snack bars. Breakfast and lunch will be provided by FTA staff. The Tropical Trekkers have a reputation for hospitality and relaxing campfire gatherings each evening. We hope you will join us in this opportunity to provide an essential service as well as a chance catch up with new and old friends. Work Week 2025 welcomes you as we prepare this national resource for a first class hiking experience.
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Shifts

Begins Duration Open Spots Respond
Tue Dec 9, 2025 @ 8:00am
to 3:00pm ET
7.00 hours 1 of 20
Wed Dec 10, 2025 @ 8:00am
to 3:00pm ET
7.00 hours 3 of 20
Thu Dec 11, 2025 @ 8:00am
to 3:00pm ET
7.00 hours 1 of 20
Fri Dec 12, 2025 @ 8:00am
to 3:00pm ET
7.00 hours 0 of 20
Sat Dec 13, 2025 @ 8:00am
to 3:00pm ET
7.00 hours 0 of 20