Fanning Springs State Park Volunteer Information
Volunteers are very valuable to Fanning Springs State Recreation Area. Without the volunteers many of the services offered by the park would be lost. Volunteers help with construction and maintenance projects, resource management projects, special events, and much, much more. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at Fanning Springs simply contact the volunteer coordinator.
--State park seeks to recruit volunteers to lead paddling trips--
In preparation for the upcoming "manatee season" Manatee Springs and Fanning Springs State Parks will be holding an Interpretive training session for potential participants in the parks "paddle patrol."
Both parks are well known for their scenic location on the banks of the Suwannee River. They are equally well known for the manatees that frequent the parks and adjacent waters of the Suwannee River. From December through April the parks conduct weekly manatee paddles from Fanning Springs to Manatee Springs on the Suwannee River. These popular Interpretive programs are usually filled to capacity.
Interpretation is simply the art of connecting people with their environment at an emotional level.
Individuals wishing to become trip leaders are invited to an Orientation and Interpretive workshop on Thursday November 10th, 2005 at Manatee Springs or at Fanning Springs on Saturday November 12th, 2005. Both workshops begin at noon and will last about two hours. Refreshments will be served by the park's Citizen Support Organization (CSO). Ideal participants should have enough paddling experience and skills to feel comfortable leading a trip with an awareness of safety and comfort of other paddlers.
Additional training will be provided to those wishing to become involved. Space is limited so please call Park Services Specialist, John Lohde at 352-493-6823 to reserve a place or for more information.
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