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November 16, 2004
Holly Smith
Community Information SpecialistECO CHALLENGE DECEMBER 11 IN OSTEEN
The Eco-Geo Challenge scheduled for Dec. 11 has been cancelled because the road going into the site cannot be repaired in time. It is being rescheduled for January or February.
Volusia County will host its first outdoor team survival adventure Saturday, December 11. Only adventurous people who think outside the box and are interested in getting wet, dirty, buggy and physically exhausted need to apply.
The GEO-ECHO Challenge will be held rain or shine from 10 a.m.-1 p. m., at the Volusia Forever Conservation Land on the St. Johns River at the end of Guise Road, Osteen. The free event is open to people ages eight and older. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by a parent.
Participants will use global positioning satellite (GPS) equipment and team building skills. GPS units are provided. Education about the site’s ecosystem also will be included in the challenge.
The deadline to register is Friday, December 3. Space is limited.
To register or for more information, please contact Bonnie Cary, Volusia County Land Acquisition and Management, at (386) 740-5261 or bcary@co.volusia.fl.us.
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