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Danny Young, a Leisure Services volunteer, Caleb Santos, 6, and Isaac Santos, 7 spot a rare bird. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Residents line up to receive a free tree, courtesy of the city. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Residents pick out a free tree at the EDC. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Volunteer Zachary Stohner helps with the Earth Day celebration. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Residents could receive a free tree during the Earth Day celebration. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Residents could receive a free tree during the Earth Day celebration. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Environmental exhibitors were on hand during the event. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Ormond Beach resident Jaree Hale checks out the UF IFAS Extension tent. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Jaree Hale, of Ormond Beach, speaks with UF IFAS Extension volunteer Elizabeth Milliken and Master Gardener Irene Herring. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Master Gardener Irene Herring. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Girl Scout Troop 731 Brownie Charlotte Bartlome, 8, and her mother Michelle Bartlome. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Carissa Memic, 13, and her father Mark Smith speak with Lindsey Bessent and Samuel Kegel, Florida Fire Service foresters. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Carissa Memic, 13, and her father Mark Smith. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Ormond Beach resident Sharon Mihahyak and Patrick Lanigan, of Zev Cohen and Associates, discuss the invasive Brazilian pepper plant problem. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Adalyn Steele, 8, checks items off her scavenger hunt list. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Families enjoy the inside of the EDC. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
A sign points to the tree giveaway drive-thru at the EDC. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Patrick Lanigan, of Zev Cohen and Associates. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Caleb Santos,6; and Isaac Santos, 7; listen as Danny Young, a Leisure Services volunteer, explains foraging. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Caleb Santos, 6; and Isaac Santos, 7; listen as Danny Young, a Leisure Services volunteer explains foraging. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Caleb Santos, 6; and Isaac Santos, 7; listen as Danny Young, a Leisure Services volunteer explains foraging. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Leisure Services volunteer Danny Young and Caleb Santos, 6. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Caleb Santos, 6, Isaac Santos, 7, and Leisure Services volunteer Danny Young. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Isaac Santos, 7, looks through a telescope. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
The city of Ormond Beach's celebrated Earth Day Environmental Discovery Center for the first time on Saturday, April 22, an event featuring a tree giveaway. Florida-friendly live oak, red maple, Dahoon holly and bald cypress trees were available for Ormond Beach residents.
Previously, Earth Day celebrations were held at City Hall.
Environmental exhibitors were on hand, including the Florida Native Plant Society, Florida Forest Service and University of Florida IFAS Extension Master Gardners to inform and engage the public. Visitors enjoyed guided nature tours through Central Park, classroom presentations discussing environmental issues as well as activities and games for kids.
Located at 601 Division Ave, the Environmental Discovery Center is a 2,000-square-foot educational facility designed to be a self-guided experience, giving visitors a close-up look at the diverse ecosystems of Ormond Beach. The center is free and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 pm.
