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This week the Madcaps were joined by Bri, the Community Engagement Manager for the Florida Trail Association as we discuss the details of the 2nd annual Florida Trail Fest. This year, the FTA staff has been hard at work making the trail fest significantly larger and more engaging than last year.

For the Florida Trail Fest schedule and details, click here

Vendors scheduled to attend the Trailfest are:

ZPacks

Florida State Parks Foundation

Pinhoti Outdoor Center

Hangcon/Hammock Hangers Podcast

Cover Yer Assets

REI Co-op

Dottie Foods

University of Florida REC Lab

WildBatch

Authentica Travel

ALDHA

Patchoulize

Monster Krunch

Trekalla

American Red Cross

Bend There Done That

Cracker Trail Co.

Terpstra Glass

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Bead by Bead Adventures

OgZ DeZigns

Sponsors of Trail Fest are:

ZPacks

Florida Hikes

Florida Wildlife Corridor

CS Instant Coffee

In The Hedges Hiker Ministry

FT Thru Hikes

Suwannee Hardware Store

Sandhill Chapter FTA

FarOut

NoNormal

Food Trucks attending:

Wild Man Foods

Hibachi Hotspot

Radha’s Kitchen

Raffle Donations are:

Inkkas

Zenbivy

Kula Cloth

SWOOP

In The Hedges Hiker Ministry

FarOut

Outdoor Adventure Training

REI Co-op

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In this episode, we spoke with Elizabeth Filippelli of Duval Audubon! We discussed some of the perils that birds face, particularly in urban settings, and how the average Floridian can make a difference. Below are some of the links that we mentioned during the episode:

Bird Friendly Toolkit: https://duvalaudubon.org/bird-friendly-toolkit/

Lights Out Account on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUpznHvkXZ9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D

Duval Audubon Website: https://duvalaudubon.org/

and Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DuvalAudubonSociety

Jacksonville Zoo Website: https://www.jacksonvillezoo.org/florida

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Returning "Madcap" Lars Andersen of Adventure Outpost (who is looking for an assistant for anyone who's interested) discusses some of his vast knowledge of the Ichetucknee River and the surrounding area.

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This week, the Madcaps discuss the Florida Trail Thru hike kick-off in Big Cypress in South Florida and their time camping, hiking, and meeting hikers who are hiking the entire Florida Trail.

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This week, our returning guestis Lars from Adventure Outpost. Lars discusses some of the paddling opportunities on the Ocklawaha River during the drawdown of the Rodman pool. Also, Patrick Connolly (from our previous Torreya Hike Episode) joins us as well.

To book a tour with Lars go to https://adventureoutpost.net/ and see his calendar of guided paddles.

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In this podcast, the Madcaps discuss the various hiking events and programs that occur statewide and locally.

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With the "downdown" of the reservoir, much if what is underwater is currently exposed until January. Lost springs, old forests, and Florida history are visible now. The Madcaps discuss their experiences exploring the Rodman Reservoir.

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This week the Madcaps reflect on the podcast as well as balancing volunteering, exploring Florida, and life in general.

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