https://prairiefriends.org/events Friends of Paynes Prairie Inc. upcoming events Friends of Paynes Prairie Inc. Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:03:21 GMT Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:03:21 GMT Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT <p>Join FOPP Board member and conservation fern biologist Layne Riibe and park ranger Mike Bell on this Friends exclusive, members-only field trip along the Rim Ramble Trail, a limited access area of Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park.</p> <p>The Rim Ramble is a densely wooded 1.5 mile hiking trail on the northern prairie rim near Alachua Sink. The topography along the Rim Ramble is characterized by a dramatic pattern of sinkholes and unnusual plant communities. This part of the park is only accessible via ranger-led hikes and this particular hike is the first of a new series available only to current Friends of Paynes Prairie members.</p> <p>Trip capacity is strictly limited and precise meeting details and other instructions will be sent to you in an event confirmation email as soon as you submit your registration.<br> <br> If you have a family membership and would like to register a family member, please contact earlscalesjr@gmail.com with the request.</p> https://friendsofpaynesprairie.wildapricot.org/event-6823250 https://friendsofpaynesprairie.wildapricot.org/event-6823250