Explore Volusia's September Events

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Posted On: August 16, 2024

This September, Explore Volusia has something for everyone. Below are all the events and registration is mandatory. Visit Green Volusia's Eventbrite page at http://www.bit.ly/green-volusia to secure your spot. For more information, reach out to Tommy Nordmann at [email protected] or 386 -736-5927, ext. 12072.

Strickland Bay Paddle
When: 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 4
Where: Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve, 90 Divito Drive, New Smyrna Beach
Requirements: Ages 10 and up are welcome, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Paddlers must bring their watercraft, PFD, and whistle. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes that can get wet.

Join Explore Volusia on a paddling trip through the salt marshes of Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve. Discover the diverse plants and wildlife of Strickland Bay and the nearby canals.

Longleaf Pine Eco-Buggy:
When: 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, September 6
Where: Longleaf Pine Preserve, 4551 Pioneer Trail, New Smyrna Beach
Requirements: All ages are welcome, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes.

Come explore Longleaf Pine Preserve on the Eco-Buggy, with a few stops along the way. Use magnifying glasses and microscopes to uncover the diverse plants and wildlife that inhabit this unique area.

Bald Eagle Hike:
When: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 12
Where: Lake George Forest and Wildlife Management Area, 998 Ninemile Point Road, Pierson
Requirements: Ages 10 and up are welcome, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes that can get wet.

Come along for a 2-mile hike through Lake George Forest and Wildlife Management Area. Enjoy some beautiful views of Lake George while searching the skies and trees for bald eagles.

Deep Creek Eco-Buggy:
When: 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, September 13
Where: Deep Creek Preserve, 964 S. SR-415, New Smyrna Beach
Requirements:All ages are welcome, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes.

Come explore Deep Creek Preserve with Explore Volusia. Learn all about Volusia County's conservation efforts, land management practices, and the agricultural history of this preserve.

St. John's River Hike:
When: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.Tuesday, September 17
Where: Hickory Bluff Preserve, 598 Guise Rd, Osteen
Requirements: Ages 8 and up are welcome, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes that can get wet.

Join a 1.5-mile hike through Hickory Bluff Preserve to see some beautiful views of the St. John's River. As you hike, explore three distinctive Florida habitats-pine flatwoods, oak and palm hammock, and scrub-each with its own unique plant and animal species.

Spruce Creek Paddle:
When: 9 to 11 a.m.Thursday, September 19
Where: 2317 Creek Shore Trail, New Smyrna Beach
Requirements: Ages 10 and up are welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. Paddlers must bring their watercraft, PFD, and whistle. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes that can get wet.

Come explore the beautiful Spruce Creek estuary. Discover the diverse plants and wildlife that thrive in this unique environment, and get insight into their fascinating ecosystems.

Wetland Bike and Hike:
When: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.Tuesday, September 24
Where: Gemini Springs Conservation Area, Lake Monroe Park, 975 S. Charles Richard Beall Blvd., DeBary
Requirements: Ages 10 and up are welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. Bikers must bring their bicycle. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes and a helmet.

Join a 5-mile bike ride along the Spring-to-Spring Trail from Lake Monroe Park to Gemini Springs. Along the route, we'll make a stop for a 1.6-mile hike to explore the wetland habitats of the Gemini Springs Conservation Area.

Explore Volusia Challenge Preview:
When: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.Thursday, September 26
Where: Longleaf Pine Preserve, 3637 E. New York Ave., DeLand
Requirements: All ages are welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes.

Join Explore Volusia on a one-mile hike through Longleaf Pine Preserve. Throughout the hike, learn about the upcoming 2024-2025 Explore Volusia Challenge, including how to register and participate. Along the way, hear about some of the native plants and animals that make Volusia County such an amazing place. Visit Conservation Lands Programs (volusia.org) to learn more about the Explore Volusia Challenge.