Category: Florida State Forests

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Workamping in Florida: Before, During, and After a Hurricane

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 Jolene MacFadden

Workamping in Florida: Before, During, and After a Hurricane. Creating an emergency plan while you are workamping is just as essential as it is any other time. You need to have “Go Bags” packed and ready to roll as well as know where you are going and how you will protect you, your family and your rig.

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Packing List and Essential Gear

August 28, 2024June 28, 2024 Jolene MacFadden

When preparing for your first volunteer work camping experience in Florida, it is important to have a well-planned packing list to ensure that you have all the necessary gear for a comfortable and successful trip. Here are some essential items that you should consider including on your packing list:

1. Appropriate Clothing: The weather in Florida can be unpredictable, so make sure to pack clothing suitable for both warm and cool temperatures. This may include t-shirts, shorts, light sweaters or jackets, as well as rain gear.

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Activities and Duties

July 17, 2024June 28, 2024 Jolene MacFadden

Example of some of the Activities and Duties you might be performing while you are workamping in any of the public land use areas within the state of Florida. Most are the same in each of the place such as assisting the employees with their duties. There are some duties that are unique to that particular park. All cam be done by most volunteers and are truly appreciated by the personnel and the visitors in the area.

As a volunteer work camper in Florida, there are various activities and duties that you may be expected to participate in. These tasks will not only help the organization or community you are volunteering with, but also give you a well-rounded experience during your time in the state.

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Top 5 Places to Volunteer Workamp in Florida

May 17, 2023July 24, 2023 Jolene MacFadden

Florida is a beautiful state with a lot to offer visitors and residents alike. From its white-sand beaches to its lush forests, there’s something for everyone in the Sunshine State. If you’re looking for a way to give back to the community while enjoying all that Florida has to offer, consider volunteering as a workamper.

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Workamping With Kids – Possible or Problematic

August 17, 2022July 24, 2023 Jolene MacFadden

Here is a current topic that we haven’t addressed here before. Workamping with your kids, do you think that is possible in Florida or more problematic. I mean I did workamp with my youngest for a number of years but she was 16 or 17 when we started traveling. There are more and more couples selling all their belongs, purchasing or building their own self-contained RV and hitting the road. It is a great chance for your children to see places they can only read about in text books. They can meet different people from different cultures and participate more hands-on in their learning experiences from history to all the natural sciences and most everything else between.

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Kids Camping Activity Booklet Series

July 20, 2021May 23, 2022 Jolene MacFadden

Hello, and Happy Summer Everyone! We have finally created our first Kids Camping Activity Booklet in the Florida Public Land Area Series. We will include puzzles, search-a-words, cryptograms, coloring pages, geocache maps, activity worksheets, as well as spaces to paste or draw pictures and write about your experience at the park. Teaching our kids about all the great Florida Public Land Areas is such a great way to get them outside, enjoying nature, appreciating our delicate environment, and, hopefully, teaching their kids in the future. Ensuring that we have these beautiful spaces in the future will go a long way in helping us protect mother earth.

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