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May 1, Saturday:
JACKSONVILLE ARBORETUM AND GARDENS HIKE: Come see this nature preserve
in East Arlington. Wear walking or hiking shoes, bring sunscreen, hat if you
wear one, insect repellent, and water and snacks. For those interested, we
will go somewhere and have lunch afterwards. Cost: money for lunch. Meet at
the Arboretum, 1445 Millcoe Road, Jacksonville, FL 32225. Note the only way
to reach the preserve is from Monument Road (some online direction services
incorrectly show Millcoe Rd. connecting to Merrill/Ft. Caroline Rd.) From
9A, exit east on Monument Rd. Turn left on Millcoe Rd. When the road curves
to the left, turn right into the Arboretum parking area. Http://www.jacksonvillearboretum.org/
Leader: Judy Mc, 707-2609
May 8, Saturday, OPEN (PADDLE AND PICNIC AT GOFFINSVILLE-NASSAU
RIVER PARK was postponed due to Leader's work schedule change.)
May 14-16, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: CAMPING, PADDLING, HIKING AND
BIKING AT WEKIWA SPRINGS STATE PARK: Come down Friday afternoon, set up
camp and hang out, bike or hike. The park is about two hours from
Jacksonville near Sanford, Fl. Saturday those that want to paddle, we will
do the canoe/kayak run from King's landing to the state park which is a 5
hour paddle downstream. Canoe and kayak rentals are available at the
concessions or through the outfitter. Friday afternoon, depending on when
you get there or Sunday morning there is a 9 miles bike trail or 13.5 miles
of hiking trails (you don't have to do it all). There is also snorkeling and
swimming in the spring if you want get in the cold water. Plenty of fun
things to do. Campsites are $12.00 for half a site/one tent per night,
$24.00 for the weekend. http://www.floridastateparks.org/wekiwasprings/default.cfm
Leader: Diane J. 821-6707.
May 22nd Saturday, 8:30 AM: JACKSONVILLE BRIDGES WALK:
Come walk the downtown Jacksonville bridges and riverwalks.
We will start in the parking for the Riverside Art Market, Fidelity National
Financial parking lot on Riverside Ave. below I-95. Directions: Take I-95
north, get off at the Park St. exit, turn right on Park, turn right on
Rosselle St.(first right), go across Riverside into the parking lot. We will
walk from there to the north bank Riverwalk (which is 1.2 miles long). The
walk will include the two downtown bridges, Main and Acosta (the hill), The
Landing, the south bank Riverwalk (which is 1.5 miles), Friendship fountain,
the beautiful Jacksonville skyline and of course the beautiful St. Johns
River. If you are new to Jacksonville, it is a great way to see the city and
some of us that have been here for a while can point out points of interest
and give you stories. If we have enough people and interest, we can do it in
two groups. A group that wants a good work out and a longer walk. And a
group that wants to stroll, explore and a shorter distance. Something for
everyone. After the walk, we can explore the Riverside Arts Market. If you
are not familiar with the Art Market check it out http://www.riversideartsmarket.com/
Leader Diane 821-6707 hm. 955-1779 cell the day of the walk if you get lost.
May 29-31 Memorial Day Weekend: OPEN (St. Mary's River Primitive Camp
and Paddle was canceled due to Leaders' work schedule changes.)
June 2, Wednesday, 7:30 PM: PLANNING MEETING: This quarterly planning
meeting is being held at the Southeast Regional Library, right after the
June monthly meeting. We will be planning for July, August, and September.
It is the club members who come up with the activities. Think about what you
would like do during the next quarter, and join us at the meeting.
Non-members are welcome to attend.
June 5, Saturday, SANTA FE PADDLE: This is a scenic paddle down one
of the most beautiful rivers in the Southeast. We will meet at 8:30 am at
McDonald's on Hwy 17 near 295 and caravan/carpool to High Springs to begin
our adventure. We can launch from the Canoe Outpost outfitters (on Hwy 27)
and paddle to Rum Island where the outfitter provides a shuttle for boats
and paddlers back to the parking lot. The shuttle for personal boats is
approximately $20 per boat. It may be less depending on how many boats we
have. Rentals are available at the outfitters at $35 for kayaks and $40 for
canoes and tandem kayaks. Please let me know how many we will need to rent
so that I can make arrangements. Everyone will need to bring snacks, water,
lunch, sunscreen, and bug repellent. This is an easy paddle accessible to
beginners (all downstream). Please join us for a wonderful time! Leader:
Erica S. 200-0168
June 12, Saturday, 8:30 AM, GAINESVILLE HAWTHORNE TRAIL BIKE RIDE:
Meeting Place: Walmart Shopping Center at I-295 and San Jose Blvd in
Mandarin. The Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail stretches 16 miles from the
city of Gainesville through the Paynes Prairie Preserve and the Lochloosa
Wildlife Management Area. This is a paved bike trail with hills and curves.
We will only ride about 5 miles of the trail and back.
We will begin our ride at the
Gainesville/Boulware Springs Trailhead end. This end has
rolling hills, the most shaded part of the trail, sink holes to explore,
overlooks and boardwalks where we can get off our bikes and explore so bring
a lock for your bike if you can.
We will
leave the Walmart Shopping Center at 8:30 AM for the trip to the trail head.
It is approx. a 1.5 hour drive. Bring sunscreen, water and snacks for the
ride. We will stop for lunch after the ride. Leader: Paula S. 886-0404 or
(c) 588-2707
June 19, Saturday, 7:30 AM, HIKING AT BAYARD CONSERVATION AREA: We
will hike and explore the trails at the John P. Hall Sr. Nature Preserve
which is part of the Bayard conservation area on the St. Johns River. You
might want to wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen, snacks, bug spray
and plenty of water. We will meet at the McDonald's on US 17 across from the
Dog Track in Orange Park. Leader: Diane J. 821-6707. http://www.sjrwmd.com/recreationguide/bayard
June 26, Saturday: OPEN
July 4, Sunday morning/afternoon, ANNUAL JULY 4TH HANNA PARK PICNIC:
We have reserved shelter #1 in parking lot 8 this year which is the best
location at Hanna Park. It has a beautiful view of the ocean and gets a
pleasant breeze. There is a $3.00 fee per car to get into Hanna Park (less
if you arrive before 10:00 AM). The club will provide oven roasters and
fried chicken. Bring a side dish to share and what you desire to drink.
Bring bathing suits, sunscreen, and beach toys if you desire. I plan to
arrive at 9:30 AM, however, you can arrive at any time. We will eat at 11:30
- 12:00. Please contact (Mr.) Kim L at 645-5112 (610-5029 cell) to let me
know you plan to attend so I know how much chicken to pick up. For more info
on the web click here.
July 9, 10, 11, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: AMICALOLA FALLS/HIKE INN
CAMPING: Leader: Erica S. 200-0168
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LONG-RANGE PLANS
September 3,4,5,6,
Friday-Monday: CALLAWAY GARDENS, GEORGIA FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND: Callaway
Gardens is having a Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival on Labor Day Weekend.
It looks like a lot of fun! There is camping available at FD Roosevelt State
Park (GA). Reservations have all ready been made for 4 campsites (8 tents.)
You may also make your own reservations as the sites are filling up quickly.
We also plan on visiting nearby Providence Canyon. Visitors are often amazed
when they visit “Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon.” The massive gullies, as
deep as 150 feet, were caused by poor farming practices during the 1800s.
Hikers who explore the deepest canyons will usually find a thin layer of
water along the trail, indication of the water table below. Colorful
wildflowers, as well as the pink, orange, red and purple hues of the soft
canyon soil, make a beautiful natural painting at this unique park. The rare
Plumleaf Azalea grows only in this region and blooms during July and August
when most azaleas have lost their color. Visitors can enjoy views of the
canyons from the rim trail, and backpackers can stay overnight along the
backcountry trail. Cost- Camping fees and entrance into Callaway Gardens and
Providence Canyon. Leader: Judy M. 398-2750 Co- Leader- Diane J. 821-6707
For more information on the web: http://www.callawaygardens.com/callaway/info/calendar/calendar.sky_high.event.aspx
www.gastateparks.org/info/fdr/
Longer-range activities may be scheduled at our next planning meeting.
Make plans now to attend; everyone is welcome.
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2010 Monthly Meeting Schedule
MONTHLY MEETINGS are
always on the first non-holiday Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
at the Jacksonville Public Library, Southeast Regional Branch, at the Gate
Parkway exit off
J. Turner Butler Boulevard. Subscribers to our free YahooGroups email list
service
receive an automatic
reminder message in their email two days before the meeting.
WEDNESDAY, June 2, 2010 – 6:30 PM, with Planning Meeting Afterward
WEDNESDAY, July 7, 2010 – 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, August 4, 2010 – 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, September 1, 2010 – 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, October 6, 2010 – 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, November 3, 2010 – 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, December 1, 2010 – 6:30 PM
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