Issue No. 24/February 2025 |
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Take a Walk on the Wild Side |
| Winter is the perfect time to hike some of the wonderful trails that are found along the Loop. From the palmetto scrub and coastal hammock of North Peninsula State Park to the beautiful vistas of the Tomoka basin from Tomoka State Park, or the hardwood canopy of Bulow Creek Park, excitement and connection to nature await! For a list and directions to these and more local trail treasures, CLICK HERE |
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Upcoming ReGrow the Loop Programs |
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| | Your Yard Matters Workshop: ticketed event |
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| Anderson Price Building, 42 N. Beach Street Ormond Beach |
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| | Act Naturally: Sustainable AlterNatives to Turf Lawn |
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| Ormond Beach Regional Library, Sandcastle Auditorium, 30 S Beach Street Ormond Beach |
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| | Removing Invasive Plants from your Yard |
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| Ormond Beach Regional Library, Sandcastle Auditorium, 30 S Beach Street Ormond Beach |
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| | | Michael J. Crotty Bicentennial Park, 1800 Ocean Shore Blvd. (A1A) Ormond By the Sea |
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| | How to Trim Your Trees Expert pruning tips |
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| Ormond Beach Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division Ave Ormond Beach |
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| | | Ormond Beach Regional Library, Sandcastle Auditorium, 30 S Beach Street Ormond Beach |
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CLICK HERE for more info and the full ReGrow the Loop Calendar from Volusia County |
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| |  | City of Ormond Beach Goes Native* |
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In a move that's good for both the ReGrow the Loop Initiative and our local environment, the City of Ormond Beach has updated its code to require that native plants are included in the landscaping for new developments. The City Commission recently unanimously approved an amendment to its Land Development Code (LDC) which will require that native plants make up at least 50% of a development's landscaping. It's a policy direction officially set in motion last June, but one that local environmentalists have been advocating for several years. According to City Commissioner Lori Tolland, she initially proposed that the City's LDC require landscaping standards of 75% native plants prior to her election last year. Once on the Commission, she joined with local residents and says much of the credit for the update goes to engaged, environmental advocates such as Melissa Lammers, of the Halifax River Audubon; Leslie Nixon, of the Pawpaw Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society; Suzanne Scheiber, of Dream Green Volusia; and concerned citizens Alan Burton, Pam Novy, Sang Roberson and Ken and Julie Sipes. "I think Ormond Beach can now be a leader to all the other cities in Volusia County because we are stronger with our LDC for resiliency and in using native plants," added Toland. Audubon's Melissa Lammers said the LDC amendment is a "huge step in the right direction." Using native plants in landscaping can be very helpful, particularly as people grow increasingly concerned over development and the loss of habitat for local wildlife. Audubon recommends at least 70% of plantings be native to create a hospitable habitat, but Lammers said she understands that may not be achievable right away. "We really are thankful to Commissioner Tolland for championing this effort and to the City of Ormond Beach, the City Commission for approving it at the first reading, and for the staff that worked so hard on this," she added.
* Exerpts taken from an online article in the Ormond Beach Observer dated January 21st.
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 | | | | |  | Clean-Up Makes a Difference |
| Members of the Loop's CleanUp Crew recently tackled a section of the Loop around High Bridge Road and the Knox Bridge. More than 12 people volunteered their time to keep trash and pollutants away from our waterways and natural areas. Thank you to all who volunteered and especially to our Crew Coordinator, Alicia Oktar. Keep an eye out for more clean ups in our upcoming newsletters and CLICK HERE if you'd like to volunteer.
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| | | | | Volusia County Holds Coastal Updates |
| Late in 2024, Volusia County created an online survey designed to tdiscover resident's opinions and priorities about the future of the Volusia County coastline. More than 12,000 responses were tallied and County staff is now ready to present the findings in a series of community forums beginning on February 25th. For those unable to attend in person, the County will make presentation materials and a virtual feedback option available on its website www.volusia.org following the final session. | - Tuesday, February 25: Meeting Room, The Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach
- Wednesday, February 26: Daytona Beach Shores. Community Center, 3000 Bellemead Drive
- Thursday, February 27: Ballroom, Brannon Center, 105 S. Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach
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Knox Bridge (High Bridge) Repairs |
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As of right now, it appears that the Knox Bridge/Highbridge Road closure will begin on March 17th and end around May 1st. Repairs to the the bridge's concrete supports are a major priority and once new concrete is installed, it will take about 45 days for the concrete to "cure." As a result, Highbridge Road and the Knox Bridge will be closed during this time and motorists must take other routes. Also during this time, Walter Boardman will receive a double yellow, no passing zone designation which will hopefully help calm the traffic down in this environmentally sensitive area. | | |
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| | | | Wednesday, February 26th 5:15 pm Ormond Beach Public Library Sandpiper Room
30 South Beach Street
Ormond Beach, FL *Doors open at 4 pm. |
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To Attend Remotely: For those attendlng remotely, please sign on 15 minutes early. We have had some audio difficulty getting everyone online so our Team will be working out any technical problems before the 5:30 meeting starts. |
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The Mission of the Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail Byway organization is to protect and enhance the Loop by serving as a focused source of education, community outreach and enhancements projects consistent with our volunteer resources and guidelines of the Florida Scenic Highway and National Scenic Byway programs. |
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Ormond Scenic Loop & Trail Corridor Management Entity, Inc. |
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