Become Friends of the Forest® at The Bradwell Bay F-Troop Call for Volunteers – September 15th and 16th

Volunteers are invited to join the Florida Trail Association, National Forest Foundation (NFF), and the U.S. Forest Service for a volunteer weekend of trail maintenance and good company along the Florida National Scenic Trail in the Bradwell Bay Wilderness Area of the Apalachicola National Forest near Sopchoppy in Wakulla County. The Friends of the Forest Day F-Troop event will take place from September 15th – 16th. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to participate, and may register on-line at http://www.becomeafriend.org/volunteer/signup.php?event_id=108 or by sending an e-mail to join@f-Troop.org.

{sidebar id=1}Volunteers will be helping to restore the trail throughout the wilderness area which has experienced several wildfires in recent years. There will be work for all ability levels from painting blazed and clearing small brush to removing fallen trees from the trail corridor. All meals for volunteers will be provided and Saturday night’s campfire will include a discussion on Leave No Trace ethics. Additional information about what to wear, what to bring, where to meet, etc., will be provided to registered volunteers.

This Friends of the Forest Day, like all Florida Trail events, is a great opportunity for families to experience their National Forest lands, have fun while learning something new and contribute to the well being of our public lands. The Friends of the Forest Day is being co-hosted by the Florida Trail Association and the National Forest Foundation. The Florida Trail Association is a volunteer-based non-profit whose members build, protect and maintain the 1,400 mile Florida National Scenic Trail. The FTA represents a unique and highly productive partnership between local, state and federal agencies; private landowners; and trail volunteers to conserve and showcase Florida’s natural beauty and heritage. To learn more visit www.FloridaTrail.org .

The National Forest Foundation is the congressionally-chartered nonprofit partner of the U.S. Forest Service. The NFF and its grassroots partners address key challenges to the health of our National Forests and Grasslands. Together, we work on solutions in community-based forestry, recreation, watershed restoration, and wildlife habitat. The Friends of the Forest® program aims to help all of us enjoy, protect, and participate in conserving our beloved National Forests.

This article originally published on September 12, 2007.

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