Documente Academic
Documente Profesional
Documente Cultură
A Guide to Scouting Opportunities on Park Lands within the North Florida Council
1
Information for this document was compiled from a variety of sources including: Florida Department of Environmental Protection Florida Outdoor Recreation Inventory (FORI) (http://webapps.dep.state.fl.us/DrpOrpcr/outdoorRecreationInventory.do) Florida Department of Environmental Protection Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) (http://www.dep.state.fl.us/parks/outdoor/scorp.htm) Florida Forest Service (http://www.floridaforestservice.com/state_forests/) St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) (http://www.sjrwmd.com/) US Scouting Service Project (http://usscouts.org) Meritbadge.org (http://meritbadge.org) Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (http://myfwc.com/viewing/recreation) Suwannee River Water Management District (http://www.srwmd.state.fl.us/index.aspx?nid=59) Floridas Greenways and Trails (http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/index.htm) Marion County Parks (http://www.marioncountyfl.org/parks/pr_directory/AmenitySearchFullList.aspx) National Park Service (http://www.nps.gov)
d. Know the rules of safe fishing. e. Tell about some of the fishing laws where you live. f. Show how to use a rod and reel. 23 Lets Go Camping a. Participate with your pack on an overnight campout. b. Explain the basics of how to take care of yourself in the outdoors. c. Tell what to do if you get lost. d. Explain the buddy system. e. Attend day camp in your area. f. Attend resident camp in your area. g. Participate with your den at a campfire in front of your pack. h. With your den or pack or family, participate in a worship service outdoors.
A week of camp life is worth six months of theoretical teaching in the meeting room. Robert Baden-Powell
d. Attend an outdoor event with your family. e. Plan your outdoor family day.
We are not a club or a Sunday school class, but a school of the woods. Robert Baden-Powell
10
Tiger Cub:
Discuss with your leader or parent/guardian the importance of the Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines. On three separate outings, practice the frontcountry guidelines of Leave No Trace. Complete the activities for Achievement 5, Lets Go Outdoors. Participate in a Leave No Trace-related service project. Promise to practice the Leave No trace frontcountry guidelines by signing the Cub Scout Leave No Trace Pledge. Draw a poster to illustrate the Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines and display it at a pack meeting.
11
Wolf Cub:
Discuss with your leader or parent/guardian the importance of the Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines. On three separate outings, practice the frontcountry guidelines of Leave No Trace. Complete Achievement 7, "Your Living World." Participate in a Leave No Trace - related service project. Promise to practice Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines by signing the Cub Scout Leave No Trace Pledge. Draw a poster to illustrate the Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines and display it at a pack meeting.
Bear Cub:
Discuss with your leader or parent/guardian the importance of the Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines. On three separate outings, practice the frontcountry guidelines of Leave No Trace. Complete Achievement 12, "Family Outdoor Adventures." Participate in a Leave No Trace - related service project. Promise to practice Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines by signing the Cub Scout Leave No Trace Pledge. Draw a poster to illustrate the Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines and display it at a pack meeting.
12
Webelos:
Discuss with your leader or parent/guardian the importance of the Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines. On three separate outings, practice the frontcountry guidelines of Leave No Trace. Earn the Outdoorsman activity badge. Participate in a Leave No Trace - related service project. Promise to practice Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines by signing the Cub Scout Leave No Trace Pledge. Draw a poster to illustrate the Leave No Trace frontcountry guidelines and display it at a pack meeting.
13
Where is there a boy to whom the call of the wild and the open road does not appeal? Robert Baden-Powell
14
15
16
17
http://myfwc.com/viewing/recreation/wmas/cooperative/Grove-Park
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
Belmore State Forest 4980 State Road 16 W Stark, Florida 32091 (904) 529-2357 Jonathan.Daugherty@freshfromflorida.com The Belmore Tract was acquired from Gilman Timberlands in 2005 and consists of 8,737 acres of primarily flatwood pine plantation. Other habitats include bay swamps, slope and bottomland forests, sandhill, dome swamp, depression marsh, and wetlands associated with Ates Creek, a tributary of Black Creek. The property is located in south-central Clay County, approximately 16 miles from Green Cove Springs. The Forest Service manages the area using a combination of timber harvesting and controlled burns. A variety of species can be found on this property, including songbirds, Florida black bear, gopher tortoise, Shermans fox squirrel, alligator, and eastern indigo snake. Recreational activities include hunting, fishing, horseback riding, bicycling, and wildlife viewing. The property is crossed by a network of unpaved roads which are ideal for hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding. Hunting is permitted from September to March. The forest is open to the public year-round, from 1.5 hours before sunrise to 1.5 hours after sunset. http://myfwc.com/viewing/recreation/wmas/cooperative/belmore/
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
Jacksonville-Baldwin Trail
Contact Information:
City of Jacksonville 851 N Market Street Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 630-4100 jaxparks.com
The Jacksonville-Baldwin Trail is built along a former railroad corridor and is part of the Florida Greenways and Trails program. There are three separate trails, including a multi-use asphalt trail, an off-road bike trail, and an equestrian trail. The main trail runs a total of 14.5 miles between Imeson Road and Brandy Ranch Road with parking lots and restroom facilities at the trailhead and near the middle of the trail. There is ample parking at the trailheads. The trail is located on Jacksonvilles Westside north of I-10 and Beaver Street. The main trail is 12 wide, paved, and marked with mile markers which makes it ideal for activities such as hiking, bicycling, and roller/inline skating. The trail traverses a diversity of natural habitats including pine flatwoods, wetlands, and hardwood uplands which provide shade cover along much of the trail. Camp Milton, a site rich in Civil War history is located near the middle of the trail. Camp Milton was constructed as the first line of defense for Jacksonville in early 1864 and housed 8,000 troops. The Union occupied the camp in the summer of 1864. There is now an educational center and a Florida cracker farmstead located on the site. The trail is free to the public and is open from sunrise until sunset, year-round. http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/regions/north/trails/jacksonville_baldwin.htm
45
http://www.coj.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation-and-community-programming/kathryn-abbey-hanna-park.aspx
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
http://myfwc.com/viewing/recreation/wmas/cooperative/Big-Shoals
56
57
58
59
Holton Creek
Contact Information: Suwanee River Water Management District: (800)868-9914 The 2,536 acre Holton Creek tract is located in southwestern Hamilton County. This tract is jointly managed by the Suwanee River Water Management District, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, and Florida Forest Service. The property contains sandhill, upland mixed forest, bottom land forest, floodplain swamp, and bluff. Wildlife that can be expected on the property includes gopher tortoise, heron, egret, deer, turkey, peregrine falcon, and squirrel. Holton Creek provides opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing, and hunting. The Holton Creek Camp is the second river camp along the Suwanee River Wilderness Trail between White Springs and Brandford and provides 5 screened shelters, a picnic pavilion, restrooms with hot showers, and a tent-camping area. The Florida Trail traverses this property. The property is also a site on the Great Florida Birding Trail. The Suwannee Ridge Wildlife and Environmental Area is located to the north while Trillium Slopes is located to the south of this area. http://www.srwmd.state.fl.us/index.aspx?nid=169 http://myfwc.com/viewing/recreation/wmas/cooperative/Holton-Creek
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
Devils Hammock
Contact Information: Levy County: (352)486-5218 Suwanee River Water Management District: (800)868-9914 FWC: (386)758-0525 Devils Hammock comprises more than 7,600 acres in north central Levy County along the Waccasassa River and Otter Creek. The property is co-managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Suwannee River Water management District (4,274 acres), and Levy County (3,500 acres).
The natural communities include mixed hardwood forest, bottom land forest, basin swamp, depression marsh, dome swamp, floodplain swamp, and pine plantation. Wildlife includes Florida black bear, American alligator, wood stork, wild hog, deer, otter, and turkey.
Wildlife viewing, fishing, hunting, canoe/kayak, hiking, horseback riding, and bicycling are permitted on the property. There are two canoe launches on the property. Group camping permits are available from the Levy County Commission outside the hunting season. Picnic facilities are available at the river camp entrance. Devils Hammock adjoins Blue Springs Park. http://www.srwmd.state.fl.us/index.aspx?NID=179 http://myfwc.com/viewing/recreation/wmas/cooperative/DevilsHammock
72
The trail system consists of three trailheads, two of which are included in the Florida State Forests Trailwalker Hiking Program. Bicycling, horseback riding, fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, and overnight primitive camping are permitted. Overnight camping in the State Forest requires a permit. Additionally, there are private campgrounds located nearby. The Forest is open to the public during daylight hours. http://floridaforestservice.com/state_forests/goethe.html
73
74
Gores Landing is part of the Ocklawaha River Wildlife Management Area. This parcel is co-managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Office of Greenways and Trails. The parcel consists of almost 3,000 acres along the Ocklawaha River between Gores Landing and CR 316. The property is part of the Cross FloridaGreenway. This property is characterized by hydric hammock and flatwoods, with scrub ridges. Wild turkey, deer, and wading birds are abundant throughout the property. Recreational activities include hunting, wildlife viewing, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and canoe/kayak. Camping is not permitted on this property. However, camping is permitted on the County managed land at Gores Landing to the south of the WMS.
http://myfwc.com/viewing/recreation/wmas/cooperative/Gores-Landing
75
76
77
78
Four Creeks State Forest is located between Callahan and Yulee in Nassau County. It is approximately 13,147 acres and was acquired jointly by the St. Johns River Water Management District and the Florida Forever Program. The area is named for the four creeks associated with the property: Alligator, Thomas, Boggy, and Plummer creeks, which join to form the headwaters of the Nassau River. This area opened to the public in July 2008 and is jointly managed by the Florida Forest Service and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Much of the uplands consist of pine flatwoods. Wetland habitats include swamps, cypress domes, and tidal marshes. Floodplain swamps border the creeks and are dominated by cypress, tupelo, and titi. Wildlife is abundant on the area and includes deer, turkey, wild hog, gopher tortoise, wading birds, and many other species. Otter and turtles can be seen along the creeks. Currently, there are no designated trail systems, but 24 miles of unpaved roads are open for hunting, wildlife viewing, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, canoe/kayak, and bicycling. Camping is not currently permitted however camping and additional trails are planned to be added in the future. Several natural boat landings on the creeks make it easy to launch canoes and kayaks. A public boat ramp is located on the Nassau River, at the end of Edwards Road, off of A1A. Fishing is permitted year-round and hunting take place on limited days between September and April. The area is open from 1.5 hours before sunrise to 1.5 hours after sunset, year-round. http://myfwc.com/viewing/recreation/wmas/cooperative/four-creeks/ http://floridaforestservice.com/state_forests/four_creeks.html
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
Fort Matanzas is a Spanish fort which was constructed in 1740. The fort and approximately 100 acre park are located on an island accessible by the park ferry. The ferry is free but you need to have boarding passes from the visitor center. Visitors can hike the mile boardwalk trail, walk along the beach, watch wildlife or fish from the beach. There are regularly scheduled tours of the fort and guides will demonstrate cannon and musket firing on certain days. http://www.nps.gov/foma/index.htm
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
Trillium Slopes
Contact Information: Suwanee River Water Management District: (800)868-9914 Trillium Slopes is a 60 acre tract located in northern Suwannee County along the Suwannee River. The property contains slash pine, sandhill, and bottom land forest. Wildlife that can be expected on the property includes gopher tortoise, heron, egret, deer, turkey, peregrine falcon, and squirrel. Trillium Slopes is designated as a primitive recreation area. Access to this parcel is from the Suwannee River.
http://www.srwmd.state.fl.us/index.aspx?nid=169
95
96
Orienteering Courses
There are several orienteering (compass) courses set up around North Florida Council. These courses are designed to help teach, practice, and learn compass skills. Orienteering merit badge requirements which can be accomplished on these courses include: Set up a 100-meter pace course. Determine your walking and running pace for 100 meters. Tell why it is important to pace-count. (Courses discussed below are in feet or yards so Scout may need to make this conversion from metric measurements or establish a 100-yard pace course.) Take part in three orienteering events. After each event, write a report with (1) a copy of the master map and control description sheet, (2) a copy of the route you took on the course, (3) a discussion of how you could improve your time between control points, and (4) a list of your major weaknesses on this course. Teach orienteering techniques to your patrol, troop or crew.
97
Ed Austin Regional Park 11751 McCormick Road Jacksonville, FL 32225 http://www.freewebs.com/compasscourse/ Simple Compass Test Exercises Playground Course Begin and end in the middle of the Four Sisters Pines near the Playground. These courses should be used as practice to make sure the participants are able to use the compass correctly. Course #1 360 - 24/8 yards (N) 270 - 18/6 yards (W) 180 - 24/8 yards (S) 90 - 18/6 yards (E) Course#2 45 - 15/5 yards 270 - 21/7 yards 45 - 15/5 yards 180 - 21/7 yards
98
Increased Challenge Exercises These courses also begin and end in the middle of the Four Sisters Pines near the Playground. The courses below are for participant use. Instructor information is contained on the following page. Course #1 240 - 93/31 yards 28 - 87/29 yards 116 - 48/16 yards Course #2 345 - 90/30 yards 225 - 156/52 yards 55 - 147/40 yards 116 - 48/16 yards Course #5 358 - 381/127 yards 296 - 216/72 yards 75 - 234/78 yards 300 - 195/65 yards 198 - 168/56 yards 162 - 228/76 yards 150 - 294/98 yards Course #8 250 - 186/62 yards 355 - 123/41 yards 335 - 123/41 yards 90 - 114/38 yards 345 - 297/99 yards 75 - 234/78 yards 90 - 180/60 yards 220 - 204/68 yards 6 - 48/16 yards 150 - 284/98 yards Course #3 345 - 90/30 yards 225 - 93/31 yards 90 - 147/49 yards 342 - 48/16 yards Course #6 358 - 381/127 yards 296 - 216/72 yards 75 - 234/78 yards 90 - 180/60 yards 220 - 204/68 yards 6 - 48/16 yards 142 - 294/98 yards
Course #4 358 - 381/127 yards 296 - 216/72 yards 162 - 228/76 yards 150 - 294/98 yards
Course #7 250 - 186/62 yards 355 - 123/41 yards 335 - 123/41 yards 180 - 114/38 yards 330 - 27/9 yards 150 - 294/98 yards
99
Increased Challenge Exercises (Instructors Version) These courses also begin and end in the middle of the Four Sisters Pines near the Playground. The instructors version includes landmarks which should not be given to the participants. Course #1 240 - 93/31 yards To Fence Pole 28 - 87/29 yards To Stump 116 - 48/16 yards To 4 Pines Course #2 345 - 90/30 yards To Pine Tree 225 - 156/52 yards To Fence Corner 55 - 147/40 yards To Stump 116 - 48/16 yards To 4 Pines Course #5 358 - 381/127 yards To Oak Tree 296 - 216/72 yards To Concrete Pad 75 - 234/78 yards To V Oak 300 - 195/65 yards To Concrete Pad 198 - 168/56 yards To Concrete Pad 162 - 228/76 yards To Fence Corner 150 - 294/98 yards To 4 Pines Course #8 250 - 186/62 yards To Oak Tree 355 - 123/41 yards To Pine Tree 335 - 123/41 yards To Fence Corner 90 - 114/38 yards To Oak Tree 345 - 297/99 yards To Concrete Pad 75 - 234/78 yards To V Oak 90 - 180/60 yards To Oak Tree 220 - 204/68 yards To Fence Corner 6 - 48/16 yards To Fence Corner 150 - 284/98 yards To 4 Pines Course #3 345 - 90/30 yards To Pine Tree 225 - 93/31 yards To Fence Corner 90 - 147/49 yards To Stump 342 - 48/16 yards To 4 Pines Course #6 358 - 381/127 yards To Oak Tree 296 - 216/72 yards To Concrete Pad 75 - 234/78 yards To V Oak 90 - 180/60 yards To Oak Tree 220 - 204/68 yards To Fence Corner 6 - 48/16 yards To Fence Corner 142 - 294/98 yards To 4 Pines
Course #4 358 - 381/127 yards To Oak Tree 296 - 216/72 yards To Concrete Pad 162 - 228/76 yards To Fence Corner 150 - 294/98 yards To 4 Pines
Course #7 250 - 186/62 yards To Oak Tree 355 - 123/41 yards To Pine Tree 335 - 123/41 yards To Fence Corner 180 - 114/38 yards To Oak Tree 330 - 27/9 yards To Fence Corner 6 - 48/16 yards To Fence Corner 150 - 294/98 yards To 4 Pines
100
Simple Compass Test Exercises NE Section (Near Skate Park) Course Begin and end at the NW corner of the concrete pad under the big green utility service box (Hoover). Course #1 360 - 24/8 yards (N) 270 - 18/6 yards (W) 180 - 24/8 yards (S) 90 - 18/6 yards (E) Course#2 45 - 15/5 yards 270 - 21/7 yards 45 - 15/5 yards 180 - 21/7 yards
Increased Challenge Exercises These courses also begin and end at the NW corner of the concrete pad under the big green utility service box (Hoover). Course #1 305 - 102/34 yards 225 - 69/23 yards 94 - 138/46 yards Course#2 10 - 186/64 yards 5 - 213/71 yards 268 - 474/158 yards 132 - 204/68 yards 235 - 150/50 yards 112 - 147/49 yards 120 - 550/50 yards 94 - 138/46 yards
101
Increased Challenge Exercises (Instructors Version) These courses also begin and end at the NW corner of the concrete pad under the big green utility service box (Hoover). The instructors version includes landmarks which should not be given to the participants. Course #1 305 - 102/34 yards Manhole Cover 225 - 69/23 yards Concrete Light Pole 94 - 138/46 yards Hoover Course#2 10 - 186/64 yards To Path Clearing 5 - 213/71 yards To Little Trees in Depression 268 - 474/158 yards To Bushy Tree 132 - 204/68 yards To Full Pine on top of Hill 235 - 150/50 yards To Concrete Light Pole 112 - 147/49 yards To Concrete Light Pole 120 - 550/50 yards To Concrete Light Pole 94 - 138/46 yards Hoover
102