Hosted by the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation 
2606 Fairfield Avenue S, Building #7 
St. Petersburg, Florida 33712 

October is Florida Greenways & Trails Month!  

Part I: Thursday, October 19, 2023 

Public Meeting – All Are Welcomed 

11:00 a.m. Preliminaries 

• Meeting convenes – Dale Allen 

• President’s Welcoming Remarks – Dale Allen 

• Around the room; self-introductions 

• Video Remarks by Senate President Kathleen Passidomo 

11:45 a.m. Working lunch 

12:15 p.m. The Evolution of the Trail System in the Tampa Bay Region and  What’s Next? Wade Reynolds and Whit Blanton 

1:00 p.m. Update on SB106 and FDOT Implementation – Hui Wei Shen, FDOT 

1:30 p.m. Linking Trails and Wildlife Corridors in Florida – Lisa Shipley, CEO of the Live Wildly Foundation 

2:30 p.m. Break 

3:00 p.m. Overview of Family Lands Remembered and the Stewardship  District - Ernie Cox, President of Family Lands Remembered 

4:00 p.m. Discussion: As wildlife corridors and trails are better integrated,  consistent with SB106, what are the opportunities that can be pursued (such as greater statewide connectivity) and what are the challenges (such as allowing public access to trails within conservations easements)? 

5:00 p.m. Adjourn 

5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Reception at the FWCF for supporters of trails, greenways and the  wildlife corridor 

Part II – Friday, October 20, 2023 

Restricted Meeting for Board, Honorary Board and Invited Guests 

8:00 a.m. Light Breakfast 

8:20 a.m. President’s Remarks – Dale Allen 

• Meeting Convenes – Dale Allen 

• Roll call and confirmation of quorum – Charlie Johnson 

• Around the Table – An opportunity for Board members to share significant take-aways from Thursday’s meeting and reception. 

8:50 a.m. Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation’s “Corridor Connect”  Conference (September 26-28, 2023): Highlights, next steps and thoughts about FWCF/FGTF collaboration – Mallory Dimmitt, FWCF  CEO and Jason Lauritsen, FWCF Chief Conservation Officer 

9:50 a.m. Michigan Trails & Greenway Alliance Visit – Dale Allen

Start of Restricted Session for Board and Honorary Board Members 

10:10 a.m. Old Business 

• Florida Greenways & Trails Council Update – Mike Stephens 

• Board strategy discussions: 

  • Public access to trails on conservation easements 

  • Advancing the “Complete Trails” concept  

10:40 a.m. Development of Regional Maps – Dale Allen 

11:10 p.m. New Business 

• President’s perspective on FGTF: Its evolution, current standing and future options; Board discussion and next steps 

12:10 p.m. Calendar Items 

• Board Meeting Conference Call – Thursday, November 2, 2023 

12:15 – 1:00 p.m. Adjourn