Whether you want to take a nature
walk, see historic sites, learn more about the environment, or take part in cultural opportunities, Volusia County has
it all. You also can boat, fish, camp, observe wildlife in its natural habitat, sunbathe and participate in active
recreational activities in Volusia County.
County plans2013 Summer Recreation Program
Our programs and facilities incorporate a theme that embraces environmental, cultural, heritage and outdoor (ECHO) activities and sites.
Art and culture
Volusia County is famed for its miles of beaches, lazy rivers, unsurpassable weather, its forests, quiet towns and sparkling resorts.
Attractions
Volusia County's Parks, Recreation and Culture Division manages two popular attractions that highlight the area's history and ecology.
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Parks and trails
Volusia County is blessed with some of the most beautiful parks and trails in the Southeast.
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Upcoming events
DeBary Kids Corner
June 21 @10:30 am to 11:30 am
Children are invited to DeBary Hall Historic Site’s stable to hear a story, play an old-fashioned game, and make a
craft. DeBary Hall is at 198 Sunrise Blvd. The program, which meets every Friday, is free. For more
information, please contact Kayce Looper at 386-668-3840 or ...
Best pest control
June 22 @10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Master Gardener Howard Jeffries will explain how to control harmful landscape insects responsibly during a free
presentation at DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd. Reservations are not required. For more information,
call the University of Florida/Volusia County Extension at 386-822-5778. ...
Four seasons gardening
June 22 @2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Beat the bugs, bad soil and seasonal limitations by gardening smarter, not harder. Leah Brooks will offer tips on
growing vegetables using aeroponic and square-foot gardening. This free program will be held at Lyonia
Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Reservations are requested and m...
Palms for Central Florida
June 27 @1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Master Gardener Howard Jeffries will offer advice on selecting, planting, pruning and fertilizing palm trees during
a free presentation at DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd. For more information, call the University of
Florida/Volusia County Extension at 386-822-5778.
DeBary Kids Corner
June 28 @10:30 am to 11:30 am
Children are invited to DeBary Hall Historic Site’s stable to hear a story, play an old-fashioned game, and make a
craft. DeBary Hall is at 198 Sunrise Blvd. The program, which meets every Friday, is free. For more
information, please contact Kayce Looper at 386-668-3840 or ...
Welcome life into your landscape
June 29 @3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sue Scott, founder of “The Back Ten Feet,” will explain how to convert a water-wasting turf-grass lawn into a
drought-tolerant, wildlife-friendly and storm-protective landscape by using native flowers, shrubs and trees. This
program is free. Reservations are requested and may be made by...
DeBary Kids Corner
July 5 @10:30 am to 11:30 am
Children are invited to DeBary Hall Historic Site’s stable to hear a story, play an old-fashioned game, and make a
craft. DeBary Hall is at 198 Sunrise Blvd. The program is free, and reservations are not required. For
more information, please contact Kayce Looper at 386-668-3840...
George and Martha Washington
July 5 @2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Retired DeLand High School teachers Bill and Cara Elder will portray George and Martha Washington at 2 p.m. Friday,
July 5, at DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd. The couple has performed locally; participated in
Revolutionary War battle re-enactments along the East Coast; and contributed ...
Family picnic and hike
July 6 @9:30 am to 11:00 am
Pack a snack and join the LEC staff or a hike to the Lyonia Preserve pavilion. Participants will learn about scrub
animals and plants along the way. This program is free. Meet at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave.,
Deltona. Reservations are requested and may be made by calling 386-789-7...
Pirates of Florida's East Coast
July 6 @2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Learn about swashbucklers and shipwrecks during a free presentation at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at DeBary Hall
Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd. Zach Zacharias, senior curator of education and curator of history at the Museum
of Arts & Science, will share a treasure of information about the infamous...
Cultural Council of Volusia County
July 10 @9:00 am to 4:30 pm
The Cultural Council of Volusia County will hold a special meeting to review applications for the fiscal year
2013-2014 Community Cultural Grant program. The meeting will be from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, in the
third-floor meeting rooms of the Volusia County Lifeguard Headquarters ...
DeBary Kids Corner
July 12 @10:30 am to 11:30 am
Children are invited to DeBary Hall Historic Site’s stable to hear a story, play an old-fashioned game, and make a
craft. DeBary Hall is at 198 Sunrise Blvd. The program, which meets every Friday, is free. For more
information, please contact Kayce Looper at 386-668-3840 or ...
DeBary Kids Corner
July 19 @10:30 am to 11:30 am
Children are invited to DeBary Hall Historic Site’s stable to hear a story, play an old-fashioned game, and make a
craft. DeBary Hall is at 198 Sunrise Blvd. The program is free, and reservations are not required. For
more information, please contact Kayce Looper at 386-668-3840...
DeBary Kids Corner
July 19 @10:30 am to 11:30 am
Children are invited to DeBary Hall Historic Site’s stable to hear a story, play an old-fashioned game, and make a
craft. DeBary Hall is at 198 Sunrise Blvd. The program, which meets every Friday, is free. For more
information, please contact Kayce Looper at 386-668-3840 or ...
'Insects of the scrub' hike
July 20 @9:30 am to 10:30 am
Head out into the preserve with LEC staff to search for the various insects that inhabit the scrub. Learn how
to identify certain insects and what roles they play in the scrub habitat. This program is free. Meet at
Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Reservations a...
Cultural Council of Volusia County
July 26 @9:00 am to 11:00 am
Members will meet at the Halifax Historical Society Museum, 252 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach. Contact Mike Fincher
at mfincher@volusia.org or 386-736-5963, ext. 15872. For more information,
visit http://celebratingculture.com/about.htm. ...
DeBary Kids Corner
July 26 @10:30 am to 11:30 am
Children are invited to DeBary Hall Historic Site’s stable to hear a story, play an old-fashioned game, and make a
craft. DeBary Hall is at 198 Sunrise Blvd. The program is free, and reservations are not required. For
more information, please contact Kayce Looper at 386-668-3840...
DeBary Kids Corner
July 26 @10:30 am to 11:30 am
Children are invited to DeBary Hall Historic Site’s stable to hear a story, play an old-fashioned game, and make a
craft. DeBary Hall is at 198 Sunrise Blvd. The program, which meets every Friday, is free. For more
information, please contact Kayce Looper at 386-668-3840 or ...
Rain barrel workshop
July 27 @10:00 am to 11:00 am
Save money while you help the environment with a rain barrel! Learn the importance of having a rain barrel
and how to construct one of your own. Education staff will also discuss ways to use your collected
water, proper placement of your rain barrel, and answer questions. A l...
Cultural Council of Volusia County
September 27 @9:00 am to 11:00 am
Members will meet at Lyonia Environmental Center, 22150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Contact Mike Fincher
at mfincher@volusia.org or 386-736-5963, ext. 15872. For more information,
visit http://celebratingculture.com/about.htm. ...
Nature and wildlife photography workshop
October 16 @10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sharpen your photography skills during two workshops hosted by DeBary Hall Historic Site and St. Johns River
Eco Tours. The workshops, which will focus on nature and wildlife photography, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Oct. 16 and Nov. 13. Participants will spend the first two hours in ...
Nature and wildlife photography workshop
November 13 @10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sharpen your photography skills during a workshop hosted by DeBary Hall Historic Site and St. Johns River Eco
Tours. Participants will spend the first two hours in DeBary Hall’s stable, where Doug Little of St. Johns River
Eco Tours will teach the basics. They will take a short lunch break an...
