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LEC plans nature hikes, programs

Discover Volusia County’s native plants and wildlife during outdoor hikes and indoor programs at Lyonia Environmental Center (LEC), 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Reservations are required; call 386-789-7207, ext. #21028.    Here’s July’s lineup: Tiny trekkers: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 1. Children ages 2 to 7 will listen to the book “If You Were a Penguin,” take a short hike and make a take-home craft. Critter corner: 2:30 to … Continue reading LEC plans nature hikes, programs

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Activities, Events, New Smyrna Beach

Join Forever Explorers at Marine Discovery Center

Forever Explorers is a new, hand-on, feet-wet program designed especially for young-at-heart lifelong learners who want to explore their coastal environment. Whether you’ve recently moved to the community and want to learn about the new flora and fauna around you, or you have lived in Florida for many years and simply want to better understand what you can do to protect and preserve the Indian … Continue reading Join Forever Explorers at Marine Discovery Center

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Community, Education and Lectures, Events, New Smyrna Beach, Uncategorized, Volusia

MDC Features Bats in October Public Lecture Series

Bats are the fascinating and mysterious mammals of the sky and will be featured this Thursday in the Marine Discovery Center’s October Public Lecture Series. Ariel Horner of Casselberry will be the guest presenter on Thursday, Oct 13, at 6:30 p.m. The event will be held in MDC’s Learning Lab. Horner is a volunteer and board member with Florida Bat Conservancy (FBC). She operates Bat … Continue reading MDC Features Bats in October Public Lecture Series

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Activities, Arts, Community, Education and Lectures, Events, Ponce Inlet, Volusia

Ponce Inlet Programs in the Park and Educational Programs

Grandparents Day Celebration Saturday, September 10, 2022 @ 10:00 AM Come tour the museum, create a keepsake together with your grandchild and enjoy an old-fashioned favorite snack! This is also an Echo Ranger Event. Ponce Inlet Historical Museum 143 Beach Street, outside on the lawn. Free; RSVP by 7/27 required:Jennifer; Jlagreca@ponce-inlet.org or (386)761-2408 Lecture Series-Natives for Newbies Tuesday, September 13, 2022 @ 10:30 AM Meet Sande Habali of … Continue reading Ponce Inlet Programs in the Park and Educational Programs

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Activities, Community, Daytona Beach, DeLand, Edgewater, Education and Lectures, Events, New Smyrna Beach, Ormond Beach, Ponce Inlet, Port Orange, Volusia, West Volusia

How To Festival

Coming soon to a library YouTube channel near you! Local experts, hobbyists and librarians will share their passions and offer instructions during 24 free, online programs offered on May 1 and 2. This year’s How-to Festival will be presented virtually with a collection of how-to videos created by library staff. Round up your family and learn something new together! Participants can pick up tips on how … Continue reading How To Festival

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Activities, Community, Daytona Beach, DeLand, Edgewater, Education and Lectures, Events, New Smyrna Beach, News, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, Volusia

Children can Voice their Vote at the Volusia County Public Library

Voting isn’t just for adults at the Volusia County Public Library! Throughout September, elementary-age kids can visit their local library branch, where they can register to vote, make campaign posters and stickers, and vote for their favorite character to be president of the children’s room. All 14 branches will host passive programs in the children’s rooms in September. Weekly videos will be shown on the … Continue reading Children can Voice their Vote at the Volusia County Public Library

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The Marine Discovery Center – “Nature Is Always Open”

A message from MDC’s Executive Director I hope this note finds each of you well, both mentally and physically.  Our lagoon, creeks, and ocean are beautiful this time of the year.  The water is still very clear and the neoprene warmth that accompanies Winter is no longer required.  I know it’s challenging for some of you, but we highly encourage you to get outside and explore … Continue reading The Marine Discovery Center – “Nature Is Always Open”

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City of Ormond Beach Receives State Recognition for Two Programs

The city received state recognition at the annual Florida Festival and Events Conference in Naples, Florida, for two of its programs. With over 500 applications and only 50 award winners, the Enviro Camp placed first in the category of Educational Programs. Originally a four-week summer camp program for children ages seven to 10, Enviro Camp has grown in popularity and now runs for eight weeks … Continue reading City of Ormond Beach Receives State Recognition for Two Programs

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