We love what our friends do just as much as what we do. Check them out. Founded in 1880, the American Canoe Association is a national nonprofit organization serving the broader paddling public by providing education related to all aspects of paddling; stewardship support to help protect paddling environments; and sanctioning of programs and events to promote paddlesport competition, exploration and recreation. The mission of the Florida Master Naturalist Program is to promote awareness, understanding, and respect of Florida's natural world among Florida's citizens and visitors. Outward Bound is a non-profit educational organization and expedition school that serves people of all ages and backgrounds through active learning expeditions that inspire character development, self-discovery, and service both in and out of the classroom. Tampa Bay ICO is an outreach arm of the Sierra Club whose mission is to expose youth from underserved populations in and around Tampa Bay to the wonders of the natural environment. NOLS is a nonprofit, global wilderness school that educates our students to step forward on an expedition, wilderness medicine, custom education or risk services offering. Graduates have a lifelong desire for leadership, commitment to continued skills development, and ongoing education. The FPTA is a statewide community of paddlers, clubs, outfitters, and other supporters who share a passion for exploring Florida's scenic waterways via canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards. FPTA develops and promotes new water trails, campsites and launches, as well as facilitates cleanups & skills and rescue training. The Friends is a volunteer organization that supports Anclote Key State Park and the lighthouse. It is a Citizens Support Organization (CSO) designated by the State of Florida and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. It is composed of people who care about the ecological health of the islands and the integrity of the lighthouse. The mission of Keep Pinellas Beautiful is to conserve and beautify our natural environment by means of community engagement and education. RiverWind Sea Kayak paddling school specializes in kayak instructor training and certification, as well as paddling skills training and assessment services. Charleston, S.C., based kayak and paddlesports instruction and sales. Tampa Bay Sea Kayakers