- April 21, 2026
Lisa Di. Nicolo, Karen Walter and Peter Sigmann with the Pawpaw Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society. Photo by Sydney Tevin
Marjorie Giuffry, Carolyn Hickey and Stephanie Hezel, of the Friends of Gamble Rogers State Park. Photo by Sydney Tevin
Paula with Lyonia Enviromental Center. Photo by Sydney Tevin
Volusia County Mosquito Control workers Savannah Stura and Elisha Alice educate others about mosquito problems in Volusia County. Photo by Sydney Tevin
Ormond Beach Garden Club members Mary E. May, Zetta Gillespie and Sharon Mihalyak gives out free plants to kids. Photo by Sydney Tevin
The Ormond Beach Environmental Discovery Center hosted a celebration and tree giveaway in honor of Earth Day on Saturday, April 18.
About 400 trees were distributed to locals at the event, which featured a variety of booths with educational exhibits about the environment of Ormond Beach. Vendors offered native Florida plants for sale, and members of the Ormond Beach Garden Club gave away free plants to children. The celebration was sponsored by Regrow Volusia, Regrow the Loop, Volusia ECHO and the City of Ormond Beach.
In addition to the educational displays, attendees enjoyed interactive demonstrations, hands-on activities and opportunities to learn more about local conservation efforts.
