Florida Trail Volunteer Work Parties

Published on August 26, 2024

Save the date for Florida Trail Volunteer Work Parties! Join the Florida Trail Assoical for scheduled trail maintenance events where you can meet new people, enjoy great food, and help keep the Florida Trail in top shape. Registration opens soon at floridatrail.org/portal

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