In the Loop

Issue No. 8 / September , 2023 ReGrow the Loop Tree Giveaway! October 14th at the Ormond Beach Discovery Center ­ Workshops and efforts to ReGrow the Loop continue and in October those who have taken the ReGrow the Loop pledge and attended a scheduled workshop or field trip are eligible to receive a free tree.  But first, you have to sign the pledge! Signing today will ensure you have a chance to attend a workshop before the 2023 tree giveaway on October 14th. ­ CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE PLEDGE ­ Participants who sign the pledge and attend a ReGrow Workshop or Field Trip will qualify to receive a free tree. Everyone who attends a ReGrow the Loop program will receive notification from Volusia County about the tree giveaway with a reminder to sign their pledge. Depending on availability, the following distribution trees may be included: Cabbage Palm, Sweet Bay Magnolia, Southern Magnolia, Live Oak, Sand Oak, Yaupon Holly, Turke...

Issue No. 7 / August , 2023 Salt marsh along Walter Boardman Drive  Fall Brings a Flurry of Activity With cooler weather (hopefully!) on the horizon, special events are planned all along the Loop this fall to help inform as well as enhance the scenic byway.    We continue to work closely with Volusia County, the City of Ormond Beach, State Park Rangers and the other dedicated partners engaged in the ReGrow the Loop initiative.  As we continue to grow our efforts, we welcome your involvement and hope you'll consider volunteering  - either through clean ups along the Loop, help with marketing or community outreach, or simply to get others involved,  please send an email to us  HERE. ­ We urge all those who want more preservation   along the Loop  to attend to support the purchase of 1200 acres of marshland along the Scenic Loop abutting Bulow Creek and North Peninsula State Parks.  The purchase was recommended by Volusia Forever and was ap...