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September - Self-Care Awareness Month

Great Cycle Challenge USA to Fight kids' cancer, throughout September
Gadsden County Bicentennial 5K Run/Walk, Quincy, Sept. 2
Florida Governor's Conference on Tourism, Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Sept. 6-8
Destination Stewardship: Reimagining the Purpose of Tourism in Outdoor Communities, free American Trails webinar, Sept. 7, 1 p.m. ET
Outdoor Florida Webinar - Florida Environmental Health Tracking, Sept. 13, 10 a.m. ET
International Coastal Cleanup, Sept. 16. Find an event near you!
Fort DeSoto Distance Classic, Pinellas County, Sept. 17
Outdoor Economy Conference, Sept. 18-21, Cherokee, NC
How Trails Support Healthy Aging for All, free American Trails webinar, Sept. 21, 1 p.m. ET
National Public Lands Day, Sept. 23. Help cleanup and restore our public lands!
Kayak Rescue Class, Sept. 23, 9-2, Chuluota, FL
Nature Fest at Oakland Nature Preserve, Orlando area, Sept. 23, 10 a.m.
Florida Wildlife Corridor Summit, Sept. 26-28, Orlando

October - Florida Greenways and Trails Month!

First Day Bikes event, Tallahassee-St. Marks State Trail Munson Hills Trailhead, Oct. 1.
Turtle Talk Beach Tour every Monday morning in October at Rish Recreation Area
Palm Beach County – Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday Guided Boardwalks at Green Cay Nature Center. Every Thursday guided naturalist walks at Riverbend Park and every Friday animal feedings at Okeeheelee Nature Center and Green Cay Nature Center
Dade County – The Underline Free Yoga from 9:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. every Saturday
Assessment and Repair of a Trail after Catastrophic Damage, free American Trails webinar, Oct. 5, 1 p.m. ET
Tate's Hell Paddle Festival, Oct. 6-8. Free paddling and camping event in Tate's Hell State Forest. Kayaks available.
Pirates of the High Sea Fest 5K ,Panama City Beach – Frank Brown Park/Gayle’s Trails, Oct. 7
Niceville Community Walk to End Alzheimer's, Oct 7
Tate’s Hell 5K/Bayfest – Carrabelle – Oct 7
Tally Tango 2023 (bikepacking ultra), October 7, Tallahassee
Corporate Cup Challenge, Maclay Gardens State Park, Oct 8
Pensacola Half Marathon & 5K – Downtown Pensacola, Oct 8
Withlacoochee State Trail Annual Bike Ride (Cycle Lacoochee), October 8
National Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference, October 10, Dallas, Texas
Outdoor Florida Webinar - Celebrating Florida Greenways and Trails Month: The Florida Gulf Coast Trail, Oct. 11, 10 a.m. ET. Save the date!
2023 ICF Stand Up Paddling World Cup Sarasota, Oct. 13-15
Walk with a Doc, Tampa, Oct. 14
Outdoor Wakulla Living Expo, Hudson Park, Crawfordville, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Chappie James Bridge Run – Pensacola Bay Bridge, Oct 14
Bike/Walk Central Florida's Bike 5 2023 (Winter Park, Eatonville, Maitland, Casselberry, Orlando), Oct. 14
Florida Bicycle Association Annual Meeting, Orlando, Oct. 14. Save the Date!
Mount Dora Bicycle Festival, Oct. 14-15
Suwannee Fat Tire Festival, Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, Oct. 19-22
Charlotte County – 12th annual Tour de North Port, October 22nd
Zombie Bike Ride, Key West, Oct. 22
Florida Forests Week, Oct. 22-28
Bike Florida Fall Edition Sunflower Tour, women only, Oct. 26-29
Statewide Mobility Week, FDOT, Oct. 27-Nov. 4
Semper Fi 5K, Pensacola Beach, Oct. 28
Monarch Butterfly Festival, St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, Oct. 28
Horses 101 for Military Children, Melrose, Fl, Oct. 28
12th Annual Citrus Backpack, Inverness, Fl, Oct. 28
Tampa Wellness Walk, Tampa, Oct. 30
Florida Paddlesports Training, Lake Louisa State Park, Oct. 30-Nov. 2

November - Florida Paddlesports Month!

Palm Beach County – Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday Guided Boardwalks at Green Cay Nature Center. Every Thursday guided naturalist walks at Riverbend Park and every Friday animal feedings at Okeeheelee Nature Center and Green Cay Nature Center
Dade County – The Underline Free Yoga from 9:00am-10:00am every Saturday
Approvals, Permits, and Compliance, free American Trails webinar, Nov. 2, 1 p.m. ET
Polk County – Birding on the Boardwalk at Bonnet Springs, Nov 4th 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Sarasota County – City of Venice 9:30am History Bicycle Tour of Venice, Nov 4th
Gulf Breeze Triathlon – Nov.5
Outdoor Florida Webinar - Adaptive Paddlesports, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. ET, save the date!
Fall Co-Ed, All-Ages Coast to Coast Tour, Bike Florida, Nov. 9-12
Calusa Blueway Kayak Fishing Tournament, Sat. Nov. 11, Matlacha
The Florida Run, Lake Louisa State Park, Nov. 11
Water Management on Legacy Trails, free American Trails webinar, Nov. 16, 1 p.m. ET
Wild Florida Trail Run to benefit the Florida Trail Association (50K, 12 miler, 6 miler), Nov. 18, White Springs
Trail Fest at Graham Swamp, Palm Coast, Nov. 18
Florida Freewheelers Horrible 100 Ride, Nov. 18-19, Clermont
The Cupcake Race at Hawthorne Trail, Hawthorne, Nov. 19
Tampa Wellness Walk, Tampa, Nov. 26
Digital Transformation of Trail Management and Monitoring, free American Trails webinar, Nov. 30, 1 p.m. ET

December

Palm Beach County – Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday Guided Boardwalks at Green Cay Nature Center. Every Thursday guided naturalist walks at Riverbend Park and every Friday animal feedings at Okeeheelee Nature Center and Green Cay Nature Center
Dade County – The Underline Free Yoga from 9:00am-10:00am every Saturday
Polk County – Birding on the Boardwalk at Bonnet Springs, Dec 2nd 10:00am-12:00pm
Trail Planning and Design: Foundations of Success, free American Trails webinar, Dec. 7, 1 p.m. ET
Fall 55+ Coed Coast to Coast Tour - Bike Florida, Dec 7th - Dec 10th
Outdoor Florida Webinar - Nutrition and Fitness in Outdoor Recreation, Dec. 13, 10 a.m. ET
Encouraging Indigenous Participation in Trail Management and Interpretation, free American Trails webinar, Dec. 14, 1 p.m. ET
Outdoor Electric Assist Devices: Opportunity or Opposition, free American Trails webinar, Dec. 21, 1 p.m. ET

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January - World Health Esteem Month

January 1st First Day Hikes! Find a hike near you in a Florida State Park.
Palm Beach County – Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday Guided Boardwalks at Green Cay Nature Center. Every Thursday guided naturalist walks at Riverbend Park and every Friday animal feedings at Green Cay Nature Center
Dade County – The Underline Free Yoga from 9:00am-10:00am every Saturday
Tampa Wellness Walk, Tampa, Jan. 1
Bike Florida's Winter 55+ Coast to Coast Tour, St. Petersburg to Titusville, Jan. 4-7
Risk Management During Trail Construction, free American Trails webinar, Jan. 11, 1 p.m. ET
Georgia Canoe Association Florida Winter Paddle, Chassahowitzka River Campground, Jan. 12-15
The Path to Mental Health, free American Trails webinar, Jan. 25, 1 p.m. ET

February - Florida Hiking Trails Month!

Croomfest 2024, Camp, Pedal, Paddle and Play on the Withlacoochee State Forest, Feb. 2-4, Brooksville
Lagoon Glide: Paddling for Restoration, New Smyrna Beach, Feb. 2-4
Mammoth March Central Florida, Charles Bronson State Forest, Feb. 3
Forgotten Florida Trail Run, 100 Miler, 50 Miler, 8 Miler, Christmas, Feb. 3-4
Systemic Condition Analysis and Management for Multi-Use Trails, free American Trails webinar, Feb. 8, 1 p.m. ET
Wildlife Viewing & Nature Tourism Academy, Sanderling Resort, Duck, North Carolina, Feb. 19-23
Sea to Sea 72-hour Expedition Race across North Florida, Feb. 22-25

March - Florida Biking Month !

Florida Trail Association Ididahike in the western Panhandle. Save the date! March 1st-3rd
5th Annual Hike20 Challenge, West Palm Beach, March 1-3
WaterTribe Ultimate Florida Challenge, Adventure race around entire state in sea kayaks, canoes and small boats. Two segments of shorter races start at the same time, Everglades Challenge and Ultra Marathon. Begins March 2.

April - Keep America Beautiful Month

Suwannee River Paddling Festival, Suwannee River State Park April 5-7
Earth Day! Find an event near you. April 22

May - National Bike Month

Florida Outdoor Expo, South Florida Fair Grounds, May 3-5
National Outdoor Recreation Conference, South Lake Tahoe, NV, May 6-9

June - National Great Outdoors Month

National Trails Day - find an event near you!
The Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis, paddle from Florida to Bimini and back, Lake Worth, June 19-23

July - Park and Recreation Month

August - National Wellness Month

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April

2025 International Trails Summit, Madison, WI, April 14-17

Recurring and Ongoing Events

American Trails sponsors an Advancing Trails Webinar Series about a variety of trail topics.
Florida State Parks' events happen every month throughout the state. You can easily view events by typing in key words or clicking on an event theme or event type.
Eco-educational outings with the Apalachicola Riverkeeper on an Apalachicola River. Kayaks available on a first-come, first-served basis. For reservations, call 850-653-8936 or contact by email. Trips are on a donation basis.
Kayak and paddlesport training schedule by American Canoe Association's certified instructors.
Florida Trail Association chapter hikes and activities calendar.
Florida Bicycle Events Calendar: Florida Bicycle Association calendars for bicycle touring and events.
Florida Wildlife Corridor outings options.
Friends of the River of Grass Greenway: Monthly bicycle rides through different parts of the Everglades system.
Lake County Nature Activities include paddling trips, hikes and more.
Southern Trailriders Association: Equestrian trail rides.
St. Lucie County offers free guided nature programs several times a month in local preserves.
Hillsborough County holds a trail building/marking events at a different county nature preserve on the second Saturday every month.
Seminole County sponsors several guided hikes each month.
Gulf Winds Track Club offers a variety of runs every month.
Paddle Florida features several multi-day paddling events around the state each year.
The Florida Paddling Trails Association features paddling related events each year.
The Office of Greenways and Trails sponsors a monthly Outdoor Florida Webinar Series.
Orlando area paddling events.
Weedon Island Preserve, Pinellas County, guided hikes.

Kayakers participating on a winter group paddle on Lake Jackson Aquatic Preserve

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September 15, 2023 - 3:59pm

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