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Oct. 21, 2009
Vickie Pleus
Community Information Specialist
Lyonia Environmental Center open, schedules
first environmental programs Oct. 22 - 31
The
Lyonia Environmental Center (LEC), which
occupies 4,000 square feet of the Deltona
Regional Library complex, is open to the public
following a successful grand opening Oct. 17,
which was attended by nearly 4,000 people.
Staff members will offer the following
environmental programs this month:
-
Spooky scrub silhouettes - 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 22. Discover whose eyes come
alive in the darkness of the scrub night.
This program is appropriate for ages 8 and
up.
- LEC
goes batty! - 1 - 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct.
24. Learn about bats and the special roles
they play. This program is appropriate for
ages 8 and up.
-
Scrub silhouettes for seedlings - 2 - 2:30
p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25. Discover whose eyes
come alive in the darkness of the scrub
night. This program is appropriate for ages
7 and under.
-
Creepy crawlies in the scrub - 6:15 - 7:15
p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. Participate in this
high energy, hands-on presentation by Jim
Greene of Alligator Safaris. Learn about all
things reptilian! This program is
appropriate for all ages.
-
Snakes, skinks and spiders…oh my! - 10:30 -
11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Slither into
the LEC and learn what creepy, crawly
critters live in the scrub. This program is
appropriate for all ages.
All
programs will be at the Lyonia Environmental
Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Advance
registration is requested by calling (386)
789-7207. Children must be accompanied by a
participating adult.
The Lyonia Environmental Center encourages
exploration of Volusia County’s ecosystems and
fosters community involvement in conservation
efforts. Staff provides hands-on field and
classroom and environmental experiences. The
center includes the Dr. Alice E. Cross
Environmental Classrooms, an exhibit gallery, a
visiting scientist’s workroom, and a coffee and
gift shop. The 1,000-seat outdoor Deltona
Amphitheater, adjacent to the library, offers a
place for community gatherings and educational
instruction.
For updates on what’s happening at the Lyonia
Environmental Center, contact Katrina Locke at
(386) 789-7207 or
klocke@co.volusia.fl.us.
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