Volunteer Walk and Weed at Deep Creek Preserve

Volunteer Walk and Weed at Deep Creek Preserve

Learn about the adopt-a-trail program, help pull the invasive plant species Caesar's Weed, and make your own plant ID cards.

By Green Volusia

Date and time

Thursday, June 20 · 9 - 11am EDT

Location

964 S State Rd 415

964 South State Road 415 New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

About this event

  • 2 hours

Join us at the screen room pavilion at Deep Creek Preserve to learn about the adopt-a-trail program and the invasive plant species Caesar's Weed. We will pull the weed from a small portion of the trail and then enjoy lemonade under the Longleaf Pines and make ID cards for common invasive and native plant species. Supplies will be provided. Bring your own plant photos to make extra cards.

Bring garden gloves. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations are required.

Green Volusia Volunteers sponsor this event through Volusia County Environmental Management.

**Important note: Please arrive 15 minutes before to complete a waiver form. Waivers must be completed in full to participate in the program. You can also print and bring the waiver with you . Green-Volusia-Volunteer-correct-Waiver.pdf

Volunteer General Release of Liability Form(Release) for Minors (volusia.org)

ACTIVITY: Pulling up invasive plant species Caesar's Weed. Making ID cards.

RESERVATIONS: Required.

TICKETS: No printed tickets necessary

AGES: All ages welcome.

ATTIRE: Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and closed-toed shoes.

WHAT TO BRING: garden gloves. Water, hat, sunscreen.

FACILITIES: Port-a-potty available

For more information, contact Holly Giles, hgiles@volusia.org or 386-736-5927 extension 12330


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Green Volusia provides educational and volunteer opportunities to the residents and visitors of Volusia County through Be Floridian Now, Green Volusia Volunteers and Explore Volusia programs.