Friends of the Goethe State Forest

05/04/2026

The smoke had barely settled when Florida Forest Service Biologist Hailee Quintero walked back into a burned stretch of Goethe State Forest.

04/28/2026

04/21/2026

The app Watch Duty is a good way to keep in touch with wildfire information. It is free.

Evacuation orders have been issued for multiple homes as a wildfire burns in the Goethe State Forest area, according to the Levy County Sheriff’s Office.

03/11/2026

Those who do trail work are happier, far more intelligent... and undeniably better looking, according to a study we made up.

03/11/2026

WORK DAY CANCELLED!!
Due to a conflict that was previously unknown to me (Beauty Haven's Benefit Ride, an excellent cause if you want to ride that day), we will NOT be doing a work day this Saturday at Tidewater. Probably will not be able to schedule another one this year, but if you happen to be riding the yellow trail at Tidewater, please take along your clippers and trim up the swampy bits if you have a chance. Next work day will likely be December 5, so save that date now! Thanks, everyone!

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03/11/2026

JJ here. Looks like perfect weather for our work day at Tidewater this Saturday! Meet at 8:30 at the trailhead, lunch provided by the forest service. Let me know if you think you can make it, helps with preparation. Thanks, see you there

02/28/2026

Please note that the Fun In The Sun Endurance ride (FITS) will be going on next week in the forest, from Thursday-Sunday, mostly in the northern, Black Prong section, so there will be lots of riders around. Please be courteous, let them pass when they ask, and welcome them to the neighborhood! Thank you for your help!

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