The Orange County Environmental Protection Division is launching the Green PLACE Hiking Spree, a program that runs from September 26, 2026, on National Public Lands Day through Earth Day on April 22, 2027. Participants can hike any of the 40 trails on Green PLACE properties and record their hikes to reach three achievement levels. Completing three trails earns the Green PLACE Hiker designation and a limited‑edition vinyl sticker; ten trails grant the Green PLACE Trail Leader title with a sticker and a choice of a Hiking Spree pin or hiking stick medallion; fifteen or more trails confer the Green PLACE Trail Warrior status with all three rewards, including a limited‑edition Hiking Spree bandana.
The program also includes free guided hikes each month from September through April, allowing hikers to learn about the natural features and wildlife of the protected lands. Green PLACE properties are generally open from sunrise to sunset, and visitors are asked to stay on designated trails, dispose of trash properly, keep pets leashed and avoid disturbing plants and wildlife. After completing hikes, participants must submit a Hiking Form by May 1, 2027, to receive any earned rewards.
Press release issued by Orange County Government Newsroom:
https://newsroom.ocfl.net/2026/10/green-place-launches-hiking-spree/
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