ACTIVITIES:   (If you have trouble reaching the contact person listed in the activity description, please contact Andrew Quagliana, whose contact information is listed above.)

Apr. 5 - Sat. – Trek Ten hike at Saddle Creek Park.   For details contact Jim & Rose Kellermann at 863-676-2889 or Jrkellermann@hotmail.com .   Public/Moderate

Apr. 12 – Sat. – Day hike at Lakeland Highlands Scrub.   Contact Andrew Quagliana for details at 727-542-5396 or modelbuilder12000@yahoo.com .   Public/Moderate

April 19 - Sat. - Carpool to Hillsborough River State Park to participate in the Suncoast   Chapter's "Leave No Trace" program.  Must notify Andrew by April 5th if planning to participate. Contact Andrew Quagliana at (727) 542-5396 or modelbuilder12000@yahoo.com .

Apr. 20 – Sun. – Day hike at Tenoroc.   We will be hiking the new section of the trail for the first time.   For details contact Monika Hoerl at 863-858-3106.   Public/Moderate

Apr. 26 & 27 – Sat. & Sun. -   Overnight backpack hike at Green Swamp East.   Contact Bob Yost for details at 863-644-5448 or Bobalinks2@aol.com .   Public/Moderate

May 3 - Sat. - Chapter Meeting/Hamburger & Hot Dog Social at Tenoroc. Hike before meeting.  Please bring $1.00 per person to cover cost of meat. Other items requested as follows: Last names beginning with A- F bring salads, G – K bring desserts, L – P bring toppings for hamburgers, Q – U bring condiments, and V – Z bring hot dog &/or hamburger buns.   Contact Andrew Quagliana at (727) 542-5396 or modelbuilder12000@yahoo.com . Public/Moderate

May 10 - Sat. – Paddle Reedy Creek to Lake Arbuckle.  Contact Bob Yost at (863) 644-5448 or Bobalinks2@aol.com .   Public/Moderate

May 17.- Sat. – Trail improvement at McKay Gardens in Lake Alfred.  Contact Monika Hoerl 858-3106 or Janice Scroggie Anderson at (863) 868-0440.   Public/Moderate

May 24 - Sat. - Day hike at Lake Wales Ridge/Arbuckle.  Hike to lake, picnic, and walk back.  Bring lunch. Contact Jim & Rose Kellermann at (863) 676-2889 or Jrkellermann@hotmail.com .   Public/Moderate

May 31 - Sat. - Walking tour of Florida Southern College grounds to see Frank Lloyd Wright buildings.   Purchase lunch at local restaurant and end with exploring Hollis Gardens in Lakeland. Contact Andrew Quagliana at (727) 542-5396 or modelbuilder12000@yahoo.com .   Public/Moderate

June 7 & 8 - Sat. & Sun. – Paddle & camping at Little Manatee River State Park.  Paddle Sat. on Little Manatee River (kayak rentals are available). We will put in at Canoe Outpost and kayak downstream to state park.  Some fees will apply.  Saturday night camp at Little Manatee River State Park.  Will potentially hike in state park on Sunday.  Contact Eileen Valachovic (863) 956-2145 or eileenvalachovic@verizon.net .    Public/Moderate

June 14 - Sat. – Day hike at Colt Creek State Park in North Lakeland.  Contact Janice Scroggie Anderson at (863) 868-0440 or Scroggie@aol.com or Connie Evers at (863) 944-8160 or clevers1@hotmail.com .   Public/Moderate  

June 21 - Sat. - Bike TECO trail in Auburndale followed by your choice of ice cream and/or lunch. Contact Eileen Valachovic 956-2145 or eileenvalachovic@verizon.net .   Public/Moderate

July 5 - Sat - Chapter Meeting & Ice Cream Social at Lake Kississimmee State Park.   More details to follow in Jul. – Sept, 2008 newsletter.   

What to Bring on a Day Hike

Water or other beverage (at least 2 quarts) Sunglasses and hat
Insect repellant Sunscreen
Small first aid kit Personal ID
Snacks and/or lunch, depending on length of hike Rain gear, if needed
Plastic bag & at least 1 glove, if desired, to pick up & bring trash out

Be sure to tell someone at home where you are going and when you expect to return