Outdoor Adventures in NSB this May
There’s an activity for everyone this month with Explore Volusia! Registration is mandatory for all events listed, visit Green Volusia Eventbrite at http://www.bit.ly/green-volusia to secure your spot. For any further inquiries, reach out to Tommy Nordmann at tnordmann@volusia.org or call (386) 736-5927 ext. 12072.
Marine Mammal Paddle:
When: 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 7
Where: Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve, 90 Divito Drive, New Smyrna Beach
Requirements: Ages 12 and up are welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. Paddlers must bring their watercraft, PFD, and whistle.
Come for a paddle through Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve! Learn about the Florida manatee and the common bottlenose dolphin that inhabit Strickland Bay and Turnbull Bay. Hopefully, there may be a few along the way.
Family Fun Eco-Buggy:
When: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11
Where: Longleaf Pine Preserve, 4551 Pioneer Trail, New Smyrna Beach
Requirements: All ages are welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes and clothing that can get muddy and wet.
Climb aboard the eco-buggy with your family and explore Longleaf Pine Preserve. There will be a few stops along the way to use dip nets, magnifying glasses, and microscopes to discover the plants and animals that live here.
Longleaf Pine Eco-Buggy:
When: 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, May 24
Where: Longleaf Pine Preserve, 4551 Pioneer Trail, New Smyrna Beach
Requirements: All ages are welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes.
Hop on the eco-buggy and learn about some of the common and uncommon native species of pine trees in Volusia County. On the ride, join in the discussion about the history of logging in our area and how the county, and partners, are restoring the pine flatwoods habitat.
Predator vs Prey Hike:
When: 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, May 31
Where: Deep Creek Preserve, 964 S. SR-415, New Smyrna Beach
Requirements: Ages 10 and up are welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes.
Come explore Deep Creek Preserve on a two-mile hike and search for signs of some of the animals that live here. Learn about predator-prey relationships and how these animals adapted for survival.
