Contacts

Office of Greenways and Trails Staff

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Samantha Browne - Chief (Legislative, Rulemaking, Policy, External Affairs, Agency/Nonprofit/Private Partnerships, Acquisition Program); 850-245-2076

Samantha started her career with the department in May 1994 as an OPS Planner with the Office of Greenways and Trails. Over the years she has worked with every aspect of the office including the greenways and trails planning efforts, grant development, contract management, marketing and communications, legislative review and budget requests, acquisition projects and managing councils.

Now, having come full circle with OGT, she has the responsibility of not only steering the ship, but watching the up and coming leaders of the program develop and thrive.

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Britney grew up in the North Florida Area, providing for extensive knowledge of her dedicated region. Britney has worked for Florida’s award-winning state park system for several years. She attended Florida State University where she studied Geography and Environmental Studies.

As a member of the Junior League of Tallahassee, Britney has found a way to nourish her love of volunteering in the community. She frequently explores Florida’s incredible recreational opportunities, whether it be participating in biking and kayaking events or taking her dogs on hikes. So, look for her in your area on the weekends.

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Kari Baasch- Office of Greenways and Trails Graphic Designer, Web Designer; 850-245-3071

Kari grew up in rural North Florida, spending all her free time in the great outdoors. Kari graduated from Florida State University in 2018, with a bachelor’s degree in Editing, Writing and Media and a minor in Information Technologies, and has worked for DEP since 2019.

Kari grew up farming and organic gardening with her father, and still finds herself spending all her free time outdoors, kayaking down the Wacissa river, hiking through our beautiful Florida forests, and birdwatching whenever she can. She also finds delight in photography, writing poetry, and still continues to garden.

Meet OGT's Greenways and Trails Coordinators (View map showing regions)

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Born and raised in Tallahassee, Steven grew up frequenting Florida’s unique state parks

while developing an appreciation and respect for our natural resources and finding a

passion in outdoor recreation.

In his free time, you can find Steven hiking or paddling a state trail or at home, tending

to his garden. He is also enamored by Florida’s wildflowers and they often take the

subject of his photography if he isn’t caring for them in his native garden.

Greenways and Trails Coordination/Southern Region (temporarily vacant).

Please contact officeofgreenwaysandtrails@floridadep.gov or call 850-245-2052.

Greenways and Trails Coordination/Northern Region (temporarily vacant).

Please contact officeofgreenwaysandtrails@floridadep.gov or call 850-245-2052.

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Zach Robinson – OGT Grant Coordinator; 850-245-2054

Zach attended Brandon High School outside of Tampa.  He moved to the North Florida area in 1999 for college classes and to begin working with the Florida Park Service. He attempts to vegetable garden and reintroduce native plants into the landscape. 

He has lived in many areas of Florida over the years and enjoys hiking and canoeing with his wife Jenny and three dogs. They currently live just west of the Apalachicola River in Sneads. 

Learn more about the Trail-Go Grant Program!

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Casey has lived in Tallahassee for most of her life. She attended FSU and majored in Civil Engineering. While taking classes, she worked as an intern at a civil engineering firm. After three years in the program, however, she realized engineering just wasn’t for her, and changed her major to Sociology, though she did earn a minor in physics. After college, Casey had a son named Johnny. Casey has become his advocate, as his autism has caused him to have little to no functional speech. Casey supports Special Education and Individualized Education Plans given to students with disabilities.

Casey works with OGT and monitors their budget, handles invoices, submits speaking requests and processes travel. In her free time, Casey enjoys exercising, reading and spending time with her son.

Mailing Address:

Office of Greenways and Trails
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks
3900 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 795
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000

Office of Greenways and Trails Main Phone Number: 850-245-2052

Office Email Address: officeofgreenwaysandtrails@floridadep.gov