Volusia County Plans Environmental Programs

Posted On: February 26, 2025

Pull weeds and learn how to plant like a Floridian during free programs planned by Volusia County’s Environmental Management Division.

Plant like a Floridian and ReGrow Volusia Workshop: 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 25. Environmental Specialist Holly Giles will explain how residents can help protect our waterways by being waterwise and understanding the fertilizer ordinance at Edgewater Public Library, 102 W. Indian River Blvd. The workshop will include a live demonstration of various arrangements of native, non-native, and invasive plant species. Giles will discuss native landscape plants and demonstrate how to make an effective bug repellent with beautyberry. Anna Copeland will be on hand to explain the new ReGrow Volusia program, a countywide effort to promote sustainable landscaping and native planting. All ages are welcome. Registration is recommended.

Walk and Weed at Deep Creek Preserve: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 29. Join Be Floridian Now volunteers Heather Backman and Joey Stepanovic for a Walk and Weed program at Deep Creek Preserve, 964 S. State Road 415, New Smyrna Beach. Participants will learn to identify non-native and invasive species and remove them, with a focus on Caesar’s weed. Children ages 8 and up are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Bring your garden gloves. Registration is required.

To register, contact Holly Giles at hgiles@volusia.org or 386-736-5927, ext. 12330, or sign up online on Eventbrite’s Green Volusia page.