Conservation Lands Outreach
Outdoor Learning Adventures
Bring the family outdoors for adventures led by experts on diverse subjects. Teacher certification points awarded for participation.Outdoor Learning Adventures are held on Volusia County conservation lands and include hiking and exploration of the site. Adults and families are welcome. Participants should wear walking or hiking shoes, dress for the weather, and bring a camera and drinking water—and a sense of adventure!
Register early because space is limited.
For more information or to register:
386-736-5276
bcary@co.volusia.fl.us
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UPCOMING SCHEDULED EVENTS |
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Talking Turkey Hike Deep Creek Preserve 964 South S.R. 415 New Smyrna (Samsula area) 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 3, 2012 |
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Learn and discuss the habits and vocalizations of our native
sub-species of wild eastern turkey, the Osceola, from Ed Northey,
Volusia County Environmental Specialist. Participants will learn a
myriad of calls then go on a hike into turkey habitat using these
calls, hopefully enticing “tom” to respond. Hikers will also learn
and use the calls of crows and owls while learning their role in the
spring woods. Wear comfortable clothes that match the weather and hiking or walking shoes. Bring water to drink. |
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Insects—Good or Bad? Hickory Bluff Preserve End of Guise Road, off Maytown Road, Osteen 9 a.m. to noon March 24, 2012 |
| What are the true bad bugs? Explore the world of insects on a hike lead by entomologist Ray Jarrett, Florida Department of Agriculture. This insect adventure will include inspecting insect traps and netting specimens to learn about the diverse insects in the habitats around us. We’ll also learn about the exotic insects that are invading Florida and the problems that they cause. |
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Plant Communities—Neighborhoods of Plants Hickory Bluff Preserve 598 Guise Road, Osteen 9 a.m. to noon April 7, 2012 |
| Does the natural landscape of Volusia County look all the same to you? Natural areas are made up of many plant communities—neighborhoods of plants that depend on different habitat conditions. Take a hands-on learning hike lead by Randall Sleister, Volusia County Land Management Manager; David Griffis, University of Florida IFAS Extension Agent; and Dr. Cindy Bennington, Stetson University Plant Ecology Professor. Learn about these communities and their resident plants and trees. These soil, plant and ecology experts will help us examine and discover the reasons why plants live in specific communities. |
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Nature Photography--Naturally Digital Part
2 Deep Creek Preserve 964 South S.R. 415, New Smyrna Beach (Samsula area) 9 a.m. to noon April 14, 2012 |
| Do you want to learn how to take better photographs of animals and plants in their natural setting? If you are shooting digital photographs with any level camera, you can improve your chances of getting that “perfect” shot with some practical shooting techniques and “technical” adjustments to your camera. David Baker, Environmental Educator, will teach digital photographic techniques for amateur photographers from novice to advanced. Bring your camera. The class will include hands-on field experience with participants doing nature photography armed with their new shooting tips. Space is limited. Please register. |
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