Volusia
County Hikes
Hi Folks.
Here are the upcoming events for October & November. I hope
you see something that tickles your fancy and entices you to
come out into the woods.
Night
Hike
Longleaf Pine Preserve-East Entrance
Pioneer Trail, New Smyrna
Saturday, October 11
6:30-8:30 pm
Experience the natural world after the sun goes down. Dale
Samler, DBC Biology Instructor, will lead us on a night hike
to look and listen for critter activity by the light of the
moon. The hike will take us through several habitats. Wear hiking
or walking shoes that can get wet. Bring insect repellant and
water to drink.
Space is limited, please register.
Hickory
Bluff Preserve Guided Hike
End of Guise Rd., off Maytown Rd., Osteen
Thursday, October 23
9:00-11:00
Take a guided hike and see a mosaic of Florida natural communities
and see a beautiful natural part of the St. Johns River.
Star
Tour of the Night Sky
Wiregrass Prairie Preserve
Lopez Rd., off Pell Rd., off Maytown Rd, Osteen
Friday, October 24
6:30-8:30 pm
Dr. Hugh Ward, Astronomy teacher at Seabreeze High School,
will lead a celestial tour of the night sky above Wiregrass
Prairie Preserve and answer questions. Adults and families will
observe via eyes and telescopes: constellations, bright stars,
planets, star clusters, and Messier objects and learn to move
from one celestial object to another. No charge.
Bring: Folding chair, insect spray, flashlight and your own
telescope, if you have one.
Arrive before sunset. Road conditions are rough.
Please register.
Capture
Nature Through Painting
Green Springs Park
994 Lakeshore Dr., Enterprise
Saturday, November 15
9:00-12:00
How many colors do you see in the spring?
Experience natural Florida through the perspective of plein
air painters-painters who paint outside. Sandra Wilson, artist
and founder of the DeBary Art League and Gateway Center for
the Arts, will lead a "paint out" along the scenic
shore of Green Spring in Enterprise for her art students and
public participants of all ages.
After learning the basics of color and paint from Sandra, participants
will try their hand at creating their own paintings. No artistic
talent necessary, just a sense of creative adventure! Materials
provided. Bring folding chair. Free to adults and families.
Guided
Hike of Lyonia Preserve
Wednesday, November 19
9:00-11:00
Take a guided hike of Lyonia Preserve and experience what makes
Florida scrub so special-and meet the Florida scrub jay. Since
the Deltona Library parking lot is closed due to the expansion
construction, we'll meet in the Deltona City Hall parking lot
on Providence Blvd. and walk together across the road to the
Lyonia service gate to enter to Preserve.
Bike-the-Woods
Ride-About
Longleaf Pine Preserve
November 22, 2008
9:00-12:00
Enjoy a bike ride through Longleaf Pine Preserve with a few
stops to explore. We'll set off for a 6-mile bike ride through
Longleaf Pine Preserve and if participants want to go farther
we will. The trail will be on mostly hard packed road with occasion
muddy areas. Off road tires are a necessity.
Wear comfortable clothes that match the weather and bring water
and snack.
