Contribute
Become A Member
Support the Florida Trail Association and our mission by becoming a member or by renewing your current membership today!
Our members receive many benefits, including automatic membership in a local chapter in your area, which holds its own meetings and activities and sends out a newsletter pertinent to what’s going on in your area; a subscription to the Footprint magazine; trail maintenance training workshops, including chainsaw certification; participation in Volunteer Work Parties, our team-building volunteer trail crews that tackle large projects like building bridges and boardwalks; a window decal and logo patch; opportunity to participate on decision-making committees covering major trail issues; and voting privileges.
Become A
Monthly Donor
Become a Trail Guardian! Protect a mile of the Florida Trail
Did you know that it costs $2 a day to protect and maintain each mile of the Florida Trail (FT)? That’s $3,000 a day for all 1,500 miles of the FT. Join us as a Founding Member of the Florida Trail Guardians.
Trail Guardians are members who contribute monthly to maintain and protect the trail. Your $5, $10 or $15 monthly gift would protect one mile of the trail for a month, two months, or three months over the course of a year. Once you become a monthly donor, your membership is ongoing. No more renewal notices – which also means you are also helping to reduce our costs and apply more resources to the trail.
Make A Donation
The Florida Trail Association builds, maintains, protects, and promotes the unique Florida National Scenic Trail (Florida Trail). Together with our partners, and your generosity, we provide opportunities for the public to contribute to meaningful volunteer work, engage in outdoor recreation, and participate in environmental education.
Stock Gifts
Stock Gifts
Delivery Instructions
For Account Name: Florida Trail Association
Account Number: Schwab 8446-6481
DCT, Participant Account #0164
Gifts of appreciated securities or stock are a quick and easy way for you to make a meaningful gift to the Florida Trail Association (FTA), avoid capital gains and receive a tax deduction for the fair market value at the time of the transfer. When making a gift of stock, please always contact your own financial planner before making the gift. Your broker will need this information on delivery methods to facilitate an electronic transfer of stock.
Please also let the FTA Development Office know of your intentions so that we might best serve and acknowledge you.
Contact: FTA at [email protected]
Florida Trail Association Joins Forces with Grouper
Florida Trail Association is thrilled to partner with Grouper, offering those with an eligible health plan a chance to do Florida Trail Association without the hassle of membership fees. If you’re on a qualifying Medicare Advantage or Supplement plan, Grouper will cover your dues, sending a check directly to you!
This partnership is all about keeping you active and engaged in our vibrant hiking community at no cost. Ready to jump in? Simply check your eligibility on our website and get ready to enjoy all the benefits of hiking, courtesy of this fantastic collaboration.
Join us now and make the most of this amazing offer!
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A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.