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The Community Health Promotion
Program at the Leon County Health Department is urging residents to "Move More,
Eat Better" through a year-long promotion of Step-Up, Florida. A series of
monthly walking events are being held at various locations across the county to
showcase the variety of city, county, state, and federal walking trails and
parks that are available for individuals and families to be physically active.
The first
monthly event was held Saturday, September 29 at the Leon Sinks Geological Area
as part of National Public Lands Day. Forty-one participants enjoyed hikes in
the area lead by experienced leaders or volunteered to assist with park
maintenance. A birding hike was lead by Mark and Selena Kiser, certified Green
Guides; a geological/historical hike by Terry Tenold, Activity Leader with the
Florida Trail Association; a family hike by Kate and Gus Taluga, teacher at
School of Arts and Sciences; and a geological hike lead by Philip Gerrell,
certified Green Guide. In addition, volunteers worked with Sonny Kimbrough, a
U.S. Forest Service volunteer, on maintenance of the park entrance. The event
was held in partnership with the Florida Trail Association and the U.S. Forest
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