Visit the Center
Lyonia Environmental Center (LEC) provides visitors with a unique insight into Volusia County’s fragile ecosystems. The center promotes an understanding of the county’s natural environment, the heritage it sustains, and the challenges it faces.
It's also the gateway to Lyonia Preserve, a 360-acre scrub habitat that is home to nearly 100 Florida scrub jays, more than 150 gopher tortoises, and many other species that thrive in this arid ecosystem.
Admission, Hours, and Location
Admission:
FREE!
Programs:
Regular programs are free. Click here to view and register for programs.
Field Trip, Camp, Scout, and other program pricing click here.
Hours:
Closed Mondays
Tuesday - Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sundays: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location:
2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona, FL 32725 (Location Map)
Exhibits
Discovery Room
Discover terrariums with reptile exhibits, meet our resident animal ambassadors (PDF), and a 425-gallon saltwater aquarium (PDF) for an unforgettable wildlife encounter.
Hands-on Displays
Hands-on displays and innovative computer-based learning modules that showcase the incredible environment around us and the role each person can play in conservation.
Gallery Exhibition Space
Our gallery exhibition space is a showcase of photography and art exhibits that raise awareness and appreciation for Florida natural areas and their conservation.
Environmental Classrooms
Dr. Alice E. Cross Environmental Classrooms offer many resources to enhance the scientific learning experience, including microscopes, GPS units, and more.
Pollinator Garden
Explore our enchanting pollinator garden, where you can witness the vital role of pollinators in our ecosystem.
Outdoor Amphitheater
Our outdoor amphitheater next to the library offers a space for community gatherings and educational instruction.
Thanks to a Volusia ECHO grant, new exhibits to highlight sustainability and the history of scrub habitat have arrived! Come by to see these new exhibits!
Educational programs
Learning comes naturally at the LEC! Educational programs include school field trips, scout programs, group tours, and day camps - are offered in the LEC classrooms and Lyonia Preserve.
It's easy being green
In keeping with Volusia County's commitment to the environment, the Deltona Regional Library, Lyonia Environmental Center, and Deltona Amphitheater were built using green building standards and practices. Click here to learn more about the complex's green elements.
