August 2022 Florida Trail E-Blaze

August 2022

Save the Date for Fall Volunteer Work Parties!

Florida Trail Association Fall Volunteer Work Party dates are now posted on our website and registration will be open on our volunteer portal soon!

Ever wanted to join a community of volunteers for a weekend of meeting new people, camping along the trail, and of course, trail maintenance? Now is your chance!

During these multi-day events, our staff coordinates the camp location, food, and maintenance plan. Come for one day, or for the entire time! We provide the food and everything you need to have a safe, fun time.

Save the dates for our upcoming work parties and keep an eye out for the registration link.

If you are a new volunteer, make sure to create a volunteer profile on our volunteer portal. Please be patient with the site as it can be slow. Detailed instructions are on our website.

See you on the trail!

Volunteer Opportunities

We're hiring!

We're hiring a full-time, seasonal Technical Advisor!

Florida Trail Association (FTA) Technical Advisors (TAs) are responsible for leading high quality trail work projects on the Florida National Scenic Trail. Trail work largely consists of corridor brushing with hand tools and mechanized equipment. Infrastructure construction, repair, and removal can also be expected. Work projects vary in length from 2-10 days in front and backcountry locations.

To read the job description and to apply, visit the link below.

Job Opportunities

Wilderness First Aid Classes Sponsored by FTA

Thank you to dedicated FTA volunteer Karl Byars for hosting a successful Wilderness First Aid training!

The Florida Trail Association is happy to sponsor these training opportunities to our regular volunteers and members to make sure they're equipped with the skills needed to take on trail work in the backcountry. Offerings include chainsaw training, wilderness first aid, trail building workshops, and more.

Become a member of the FTA and get involved with your local chapter to hear more about these events.

Happy trails and stay safe!

Get Involved

Applications are Open for the FTA Next Generation Coalition

Would you like to empower the next generation to enjoy, share, and preserve the hiking and volunteering experience on the Florida Trail? Consider joining the FTA’s Next Generation Coalition.

This is an opportunity for young adults (18-30) to dedicate volunteer time to welcoming, training, and supporting the next generation of hikers and trail volunteers.

Applicants should be young adults (18-30) passionate about the Florida Trail, outdoors advocacy, and justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the outdoors. Applicants from the BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQIA+ and other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits include opportunities for scholarships to attend special events, conferences and trainings, plus networking opportunities with leaders in the trail community, and a one-year membership to the FTA.

Applications close October 7th, 2022.

Find out more about the tasks, responsibilities & requirements and to apply, visit our website.

Next Gen Coalition

Wild Florida Trail Run

We're excited to partner with Rum Bum Tours on this incredible trail run along the beautiful Suwannee River with 50k / 20k / 8k options. All proceeds benefit the Florida Trail Association!

All fitness levels welcome, including hikers and walkers.

We encourage you to get signed up and make reservations for lodging soon.

Wild Florida Trail Run

New for next week: Friday Florida Trail Roundup

In order to keep our members & volunteers up to speed on all things Florida Trail, you'll start seeing us in your inbox every Friday beginning next week.

Since you're already a subscriber, you'll get all the important updates from the Florida Trail Association straight to your inbox.

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