CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT: May 6, 2013

CONTACT: DEP Press Office, 850.245.2112, DEPNews@dep.state.fl.us 

PALATKA-TO-ST. AUGUSTINE TRAIL TO BE DESIGNATED AS PART OF EAST COAST GREENWAY

~State Trail to become part of 3,000-mile East Coast Greenway~

ARMSTRONG - Join the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Palatka-to-St. Augustine State Trail to celebrate the designation of this trail as part of the East Coast Greenway, which stretches 3,000 miles from Maine to Key West. The Department joins other partners, including St. Johns County, Putnam County, East Coast Greenway Alliance, Florida Department of Transportation and the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in this celebration. The event will feature a trail sign unveiling, a ranger-guided hike or bicycle ride and light refreshments, served by the Spuds, Elkton, Armstrong Community Help Resource Center.

The event will take place:

Palatka-to-St. Augustine State Trail

10:00 a.m.

May 9

Meet at the Trail Crossing of Armstrong Road.

Parking is available at Armstrong Park

4950 Harvey Ave.

Elkton

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About Florida State Parks, Greenways and Trails

 Florida’s 171 award-winning state park and trail properties have inspired residents and visitors with recreation opportunities and scenic beauty that helps to strengthen families, educate children, expand local economies and foster community pride. With 161 parks, 10 state trails, nearly 800,000 acres, 100 miles of beaches and more than 1,500 miles of multi-use trails, visit soon and often to enjoy Florida’s natural treasures. Download the official Florida State Parks Pocket Ranger® mobile app, available on iTunes and Android Market, to plan your trip and for an enhanced experience while visiting.  For more information, visit www.FloridaStateParks.org

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