IN THE LOOP - OSLT October 2025 Newsletter - Fall Activities ...

Issue No. 29/October 2025 ­ We're Gearing Up for Fall Greetings from the Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail!  We are preparing for an event filled 2025-26 Fall/Winter season and cordially invite you to participate with us.    This spring, ReGrow the Loop 2026 will offer a bevy of activities and informative presentations.  Many of you may have participated during the past two springs in the ReGrow series and we look forward to welcoming you back!  With our partners Volusia County, the City of Ormond Beach, as well as other non-profit organizations from around the County, the goals of ReGrow the Loop continue to be about sharing information to promote sustainable practices residents can adopt to protect the County's natural beauty, eradicating invasive plant species, increasing native vegetation and attracting more wildlife and pollinators to the Loop. This will be the third season, held from February through May 2026, and we have some excellent programs and walks planned for you. Program venues will include the Ormond Beach Regional Library and the Environmental Discovery Center (EDC) and walks will be held around the Loop.  Look for more info in the coming months.   Another goal for 2026 is to help eradicate the invasive Brazilian Pepper tree that is taking over parts of the Loop. If you are interested in participating, let us know and we'll add you to our list and contact you when things get moving along.    Our monthly meetings are open to the public, both in person and online. Meeting information is posted on our website and Facebook page. You are cordially invited to attend!   Best regards,  Nancy Galdo, Vice Chair, OSLT ­ ­ ­ CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ­ Take a Walk with Us! On Saturday, November 22nd, join us for a guided, gentle hike through the iconic, maritime hammock and coastal dunes of North Peninsula State Park.  Meet at the Smith Creek Landing trailhead in the Park at 10 am and wear appropriate shoes, sunscreen and bring a water bottle.      Bryce Merritt, Co-Chair of the Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail's Environmental Committee, will lead us on an informative and scenic walk though one of the most undisturbed "Old Florida" coastal environments remaining on Florida's northeast coast.     Sign up on our OSLT Facebook page or send us an email. ormondscenicloop@gmail.com ­ Urgently need website assistance We are in urgent need of a volunteer who can offer a few hours a month to maintain our OSLT website. The position would require experience adding and removing events to the website (keeping the website up to date).  Please take a look at the website and let us know if you can help out going forward. We would be grateful for your assistance.    Event participation:   OSLT will be participating in two events soon, National Night Out and the Riverfest Seafood Festival. Our tent will be in the children's section and there are planned activites for them. These are fun events requiring just a few hours of participation. If you'd like to help out,  please let us know.   Farmer's Market:   During the winter, the OSLT usually participates in the Ormond Beach Farmer's Market on the third Thursday of each month. We already have a  few great, experienced volunteers who join us each month  but we need a volunteer who will step up to head up this committee. Activities include bringing outreach materials and setting up the canopy,  giving residents and visitors information abut the Loop, and sometimes selling OSLT merchandise. We will be happy to train those who are interested. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP ­ Our October Meeting  Wednesday,  October 22nd * 5:15 pm * We return to in person meetings   Ormond Beach Public Library  Sandpiper Room 30 South Beach Street Ormond Beach, FL   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. Microsoft Teams Need help? Join the meeting now Meeting 234 057 518 381 fD3uC3kF   Dial in by phone +1 850-739-5589,,106381209# United States, Tallahassee Find a local number Phone conference 106 381 209# ­ Sculpture of Chief Tomokie in Tomoka State Park created by Fred Dana Marsh in 1955.  A reflecting pond was added in 1957. ­ 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. ­  VISIT OUR WEBSITE ormondscenicloopandtrail.com Ormond Scenic Loop & Trail Corridor Management Entity, Inc. P.O. Box 1807, Ormond Beach  32175 OrmondScenicLoop@gmail.com #OrmondScenicLoop     View in browser | Unsubscribe