On the 3rd Monday of each even month, officers, sections leaders, activity leaders, etc. meet at the Melbourne Library to plan the activities for the next two months. This must have been a well-kept secret because the planning group is usually small. More participation is needed. If you are interested in becoming more involved in Chapter activities, please attend the next planning meeting.

The self-guiding interpretative trail from the parking area at Sunset Ranch on Canoe Creek Road to Lake Marian has  been re-marked with new brown, fiberglass trail markers. Sunset Ranch is a part of the Three Lakes/Prairie Lakes WMA. The entrance is just a short distance east of the entrance to Prairie Lakes on Canoe Creek Road. Check it out!

The Reserve staff has a project underway to raise the grade of some of the internal roads that were subject to flooding and closure. This should improve access to trail heads. A new interpretive trail is being constructed at the intersection of Powerline Road and St. Nicholas Road. This should be open before the end of the year. A project is underway to repaint blazes in colors designated in the recently signed contract with the State. The FNST route will be orange, alternate trails white, and connector trail yellow. This should be completed by the end of the year.

The media organizations below provide free publicity for FTA Indian River Chapter events.

Florida Today Newspaper
Press Journal
FIT Radio
WAVW 101.7 FM Radio
WMMB Radio
WQCS Radio
WGYL 93.7 Radio
WMEL Radio
WTMS Radio Hometown News

Thanks and a tip of the hat to these generous media organizations for the contributions they make to the success of FTA events. If you know of other media organizations that report public events, please contact one of the Chapter Officers.

The Base Camp Outlet for camping and skiing supplies is located at 908 US 1 in Rockledge. Base Camp assists in the distribution of the FOOTLOG.