2025 Florida Greenways & Trails Summit

The 2025 Florida Greenways & Trails Summit took place in Venice, Florida, on February 5 and 6. The nearly sold-out event was attended by 200 people from all sectors of the trail community, from trail advocates and government planners to engineers and transportation experts. A special component of the summit included several panels on the intersection of trails and conservation areas, including the Florida Wildlife Corridor. The complete program with all the panels and speakers can be accessed here.

Photos from the 2025 Florida Greenways & Trails Summit

Florida Greenways & Trails Foundation Board President Ned Baier welcomes summit attendees.

Presentation of Trail Town designation to the City of Venice.

Summit audience.

Florida Gulf Coast Trail Program Director Charles Hines in conversation with Atlanta Beltline President and CEO Clyde Higgs.

Beth Alden, AICP, former Hillsborough MPO executive director, speaks on the “Getting Your Project in Motion” panel.

Live Wildly Storytelling Director and Lead Adventurist Sara Sheehy presents at the summit.

Summit attendee visits a sponsor table.

Summit attendees enjoy presentations.

Jim Wood, AICP, Kimley-Horn, speaks on the “Getting Your Project in Motion” panel.

Florida Gulf Coast Trail Program Director Charles Hines speaks with Florida DEP Director Chuck Hatcher.

Florida Greenways & Trails Foundation Board Member Tim Baylie discusses trail amenities.

Dale Allen, former Florida Greenways & Trails Foundation president, discusses Lake-to-Lake trail.

Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation CEO Mallory Dimmitt asks a question of the panel.

Summit attendees socialize at reception.

Members of the Florida Greenways & Trails Foundation Board at the summit reception.

SUN Trail panel.

A summit attendee listens intently.

Deb Orton, president of Friends of the Bonita Estero Rail Trail, speaks on the “Getting Your Name Out There” panel.

Brandon Littleton, Halff Associates, receives award from Florida Greenways & Trails Foundation.

Praise for the 2025 Florida Greenways & Trails Summit

Following the summit, the Florida Greenways & Trails Foundation received numerous notes of praise from attendees.

Thank You to Our Speakers

We are grateful to the 42 speakers who presented at the summit.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Without the support of our sponsors, this summit would not have been possible. Thank you!

Event Sponsors

PLATINUM

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SILVER

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Our Next Summit

Follow us on social media and stay tuned for announcements on our next summit. Until then, happy trails!