Check the calendar for the latest field trip schedule and details of the events.
Sign-up for most field trips is now through EventBrite. Typically registration opens at 6pm on the second monday of the month before the field trip. Registration closes at 6pm the evening before the date of the field trip.
Details and direct links to field trip registration can also be found in the chapter calendar.
2026 Field Trips
Note Time & Location change for September field trip!
FRIDAY Sept. 25 8:45 am Longleaf Pine Preserve - East Entrance on Pioneer Trail
The September field trip will be an ecobuggy ride into Longleaf Pine Preserve from 8:45 to 11am.
Longleaf Pine Preserve, East - 4551 Pioneer Trail, NSB
Wear appropriate clothing for the weather, bring water & insect repellant.
No Picnic lunch. Attendees may get together on their own for lunch elsewhere after the field trip.
Attendance is limited. Register at Eventbrite.
If you have already registered and you no longer wish to attend, please cancel your reservation at Eventbrite.
October 17, Saturday 10:00 am
Hontoon Island State Park, 2309 River Ridge Rd, DeLand, FL 32720
Leader Danny Young
Degree of Difficulty: Easy
Length of Tour: 2.5 Hr.
Enjoy a lush, remote island accessible only by boat. Located in the St. Johns River in Volusia County. Discover the beauty of Hontoon Island State Park along the many nature trails. Evidence of Native American habitation over thousands of years can be witnessed as we hike through the park. We will explore pine flatwoods that have been restored and maintained by prescribed fire, cypress laden river floodplain, and a 300 year-old live oak tree at Bear Tree Landing along the serene atmosphere of Snake Creek. Frequent fires in the flatwoods increases our chances of seeing many rare wildflowers, including orchids, lilies, grasses and much more. Optional after the trip: Self-guided 3-mile round trip hike The Hammock Hiking Nature Trail to an ancient shell mound.
DON’T FORGET: Water, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars, camera.
WEAR: Hat, quick-dry clothing, comfortable shoes
Facilities at the park: Rest rooms, Picnic shelter, Water Fountain, Concessionaire
Nearest gas station: Circle – K (2185 FL-44, DeLand), Corner of W New York and S Grand Ave
Cell Phone reception: Yes
Contact number for the day of the event: Danny Young 386-212-1952
Register for this field trip at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pawpaw-chapter-fnps-field-trip-to-hontoon-island-tickets-2000616721469?aff=oddtdtcreator
Registration opens at 6pm Monday Sept. 14 and closes at 8am Friday Oct 16.
November Sat 14th Mala Compra Hiking Trail, Palm Coast Paul Rebmann
December Sat 12th Green Springs/Wings of Eden Sonya
Plant lists for many of the field trip destinations can be found on the Plant Lists page.
