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A West Volusia Audubon project supporting Volusia County’s Lyonia Environmental Center and Preserve.

11/12/2026

Come grow with us! In this new recurring program, you will learn how to grow native plants from seed right in your own home. We’ll teach you everything you need to know and even provide the supplies you need to get started.

As part of the program, you’ll return half of the plants you grow, helping us expand native plantings and create more habitat and food sources for pollinators in our community.

This program is made possible by the Friends of Lyonia Environmental Center and West Volusia Audubon and is appropriate for ages 10 and up.

RSVP Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/foster-a-seedling-program-tickets-2003568262608

11/11/2026

We’re always here at the LEC Friends, and fortunately our friend Chare is here with some quality green anole content for you!

📸: Chare C. charlevoix/chare

11/10/2026

We have a super busy weekend at the LEC, and programs are filling up fast! But you still have time to RSVP on Eventbrite and join in the fun.

RSVP Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/lyonia-environmental-center-50947472233

11/03/2026

Celebrating with this absolute tank!

📸: Chare C. charlevoix/chare

11/02/2026

We actually didn’t even have to pay this beautiful Green Anole to pose for the perfect picture to show you that it’s Garberia season at Lyonia Preserve!

📸: Chare C. charlevoix/chare

11/01/2026

“Hey! Where’d my hour go?”

POV: You’re getting grilled by a scrub-jay about Daylight Saving Time ending.

📸: Chare C. charlevoix/chare

10/31/2026

We thought it was appropriate to share the spookily-named Ghost Pipe for Halloween!

This herbaceous perennial wildflower lacks chlorophyll, which gives it a “ghostly” translucent appearance and also requires it to draw energy from fungi living on the forest floor rather than through photosynthesis. This allows ghost pipes to grow in dark environments.

📸: Chare charlevoix/chare

10/29/2026

A look back to last weekend’s Halloween Science program. Participants of all ages conducted experiments including “Witch’s Brew”, “Dissolving Candy Corn” & “Spooky Density.”

The LEC has more great events coming up this weekend. Check out the Center’s Eventbrite calendar for more:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/lyonia-environmental-center-50947472233

📸: Melissa Hughes

10/27/2026

It’s almost time for the Wild and Wonderful Thanksgiving Camp at the Lyonia Environmental Center, running from November 23rd to November 26th!

This fun 3-day camp for Ages 7-12 will include guided hikes & outdoor exploration in Lyonia Preserve, nature-inspired arts & crafts with a Thanksgiving twist, indoor and outdoor games and activities that encourage teamwork and curiosity. We will learn about Florida’s scrub habitat and its interconnectedness to other ecosystems as well as well as fun facts about the plants & animals that call it home.

Campers can make new friends, meet some cool live animals, and participate in hands-on environmental and conservation activities that help build a deeper connection to nature.

You can sign up for all three days at $75 or sign up for individual days at $25 per day.

To sign up, contact Shari Smith for more information:
[email protected]
386-789-7207 ext #21026

10/26/2026

Stephen Kintner played host on behalf of the LEC Friends and guided the Lake Beautyberry Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society through the gardens of the Lyonia Environmental Center and the trails of Lyonia Preserve. As always, the scrub-jays did their part and visited with our special guests!

📸: Stephen Kintner

Address

2150 Eustace Avenue
Deltona, FL
32725

Telephone

+13867897207

Website

http://Lecfriends.com/

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