Welcome to the Friday Waypoint where you'll find the latest updates about opportunities & activities with the Florida Trail Association.

The Florida Trail Association (FTA) Central/South Trail Program Manager’s primary responsibility is to coordinate successful trail project and maintenance efforts, trail protection, and volunteer work on the Florida National Scenic Trail (FNST, Florida Trail) within the Central/South Region. This region extends from the southern terminus in Big Cypress National Preserve to the southern boundary of the Ocala National Forest on the eastern corridor, and the northern boundary of Green Swamp on the western corridor.

Visit floridatrail.org/job-opportunities/ to read the full job description. Please submit applications by March 15th, 2024.

The Florida Trail Association’s annual awards serve as a way to recognize members, volunteers, partners, and supporters for their incredible contributions to the FTA and the Florida Trail. Please take part in helping us recognize those who have played a vital role in supporting and furthering the mission of the FTA.

Please submit only one nomination per award category. Each FTA Chapter should work together to decide which member from their chapter will be nominated. Awards are based on the calendar year - January 2023 to December 2023.

Full descriptions of the awards and the awards nomination process can be found here: https://floridatrail.org/volunteer-awards/

Award Winners will be announced at the FTA Annual Meeting on April 20th, 2024 (location TBD).

If you have any questions, please contact volunteer@floridatrail.org