Estuary Exploration

The Volusia County Explore Volusia program invites you to join Environmental Specialist Tommy Nordmann on a dip-netting adventure at Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve. We’ll use dip nets and seine nets to study the aquatic life living amongst the mangrove islands and oyster reefs in these salt marsh areas.

** Important note: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to complete a waiver. Waivers must be completed in full to participate in the program. Visit Explore Volusia to print and complete a waiver ahead of time.

** Some map apps and GPS devices will take you to the incorrect location. Use the following link to direct you to Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve, Sleepy Hollow: Dropped Pin in New Smyrna Beach, FL United States - Apple Maps

ACTIVITY: an easy, 0.25-mile walk, dip-netting and seine-netting

RESERVATIONS: Required. Unless you have a confirmation email, you are not registered.

TICKETS: No printed ticket is necessary.

AGES: All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

ATTIRE: closed-toe shoes that can get wet, a bathing suit or clothing that can get wet

WHAT TO BRING: water, bug spray, sunscreen, towel, and a dry change of clothes

FACILITIES: There is a port-a-let but no running water on site.

For more information, contact Tommy Nordmann at tnordmann@volusia.org or (386) 943-7081, ext. 21266.

** Following the successful completion of your registration, you should receive a confirmation email, and two days prior to the program you will receive a reminder email. These emails are sent automatically by Eventbrite. If you do not receive them, please contact Tommy at the email address above.