Learn about Volusia County’s conservation lands and land management practices during free Explore Volusia programs in June. Environmental specialists will lead a variety of outdoor adventures and volunteer and learn programs.
Registration is required; call 386-736-5927.
Upcoming events include:
Callalisa Creek paddle: 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 1. Enjoy a backwater paddle through a maze of mangroves. Participants will navigate oyster beds, learn about mosquito canals, and see a variety of birds. Bring a kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard, along with a life preserver and whistle. Meet at 598 S. Peninsula Ave, New Smyrna Beach.
Menard May Park paddle: 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, June 3. Explore the local islands of the Indian River Lagoon. Bring a kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard, along with a life preserver and whistle. Wear closed-toe water shoes. Meet at 413 S. Riverside Drive, Edgewater.
Volunteer and learn: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 4. Celebrate National Trails Day at Lake George Park. The group will walk the blue trail, learn about native and invasive plants, and give back by removing invasive Caesar weed and debris. Meet at Lake George Park, 770 Nine Mile Point Road, Pierson.
Blue Spring snorkel adventure: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 7. Learn about the importance of springs while enjoying the crystal clear 72 degree water at Blue Spring State Park. Participants must be able to swim and have their own snorkeling equipment. Those under 18 must wear a personal flotation device and be accompanied by an adult guardian at all times. There will be a park entrance fee. Meet at 2100 W. French Ave., Orange City.
Volunteer and learn – Storm drain marking: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 8. Learn about the connection between storm drains, the Indian River Lagoon and the ocean on World Oceans Day. Volunteers will mark storm drains in Edgewater. By informing people that the storm drains flow directly to local waterways, we can reduce non-point source pollution in the lagoon and the ocean. Meet at Whistle Stop Park, 651 Roberts Road, Edgewater.
Volunteer and learn: 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, June 13. Stop by Lyonia Environmental Center’s pollinator gardens to help environmental specialists transplant seeds. Volunteers will place seedlings into pots for distribution to the community. They will also learn about native plants and the benefits of choosing native pollinator plants for their own gardens. Meet at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave, Deltona.
Jetty ambassadors: 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 14. Spend the morning on the Ponce Inlet jetty informing visitors and anglers about the underwater cleanup happening just off the jetty. While there, volunteers can pick up trash and fishing line from the paved jetty or the rocks. Removing the line from the jetty reduces the entanglement risk for birds, sea turtles, manatees, dolphins and other wildlife. When the underwater team returns, volunteers can assist with separating the lead weights from line for recycling. Meet at the jetty in Lighthouse Point Park, 5000 S. Atlantic Ave, Ponce Inlet.
Ponce Inlet snorkeling adventure: 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 15. Learn about the wonders of the underwater ecosystem and various marine species while snorkeling the high slack tide near Ponce Inlet. Participants must be able to swim and have their own equipment. Those under age 18 must wear a personal flotation device and be accompanied by an adult guardian at all times. Bring your snorkeling gear and meet at Lighthouse Point Park, 5000 S. Atlantic Ave., Ponce Inlet.
Esther Park beach bike: 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, June 23. Take a leisurely, five-mile ride from Esther Park to Ponce Inlet and back. Participants will learn about wrack lines, marine mammals, sea turtle nesting and more. Participants are must wear a helmet and bring their own bicycle. Large-tired bicycles are recommended. Meet at 551 Esther St., New Smyrna Beach.
Ponce Inlet snorkeling adventure: 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 29. Learn about the wonders of the underwater ecosystem and various marine species while snorkeling the high slack tide near Ponce Inlet. Participants must be able to swim and have their own equipment. Those under age 18 must wear a personal flotation device and be accompanied by an adult guardian at all times. Bring your snorkeling gear and meet at Lighthouse Point Park, 5000 S. Atlantic Ave., Ponce Inlet.
Participants should bring water and insect repellent and wear comfortable clothes and hiking or walking shoes.
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