Lake Lotus Park: Invasive species mapping and removal

The Seminole Education, Restoration, and Volunteer (SERV) Program and the Cuplet Fern Chapter of Florida Native Plant Society invite you to participate in a fun mapping** and invasive plant removal project! Help to protect biodiversity and reduce the spread of harmful invasive species at Lake Lotus Park. Please plan to get muddy during the event.

DATE/TIME: Saturday, 12/13/25, 9:30 am - 12 pm

KICK-OFF: Lake Lotus Park in Altamonte Springs. Please note that we will be meeting outside the publicly accessible park at their birding trail. There is a small grass parking area just slightly past the main entrance down the road, right when you turn onto Gateway Dr. (28°38'26.8"N 81°25'24.4"W). A map will be distributed to those who sign up.

COST: Free!

ATTIRE: Closed toe shoes are required (e.g. boots, water shoes, old sneakers that can get wet). Old clothes and work gloves are recommended.

ADDITIONAL: Bring your own water to drink. Sun protection and bug protection may also be desired.

LIABILITY FORM:

Adult: https://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/core/fileparse.php/3270/urlt/Hold-Harmless-SERV-Adult.pdf

Youth: https://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/core/fileparse.php/3270/urlt/Hold-Harmless-SERV-Youth.pdf

CONTACT: Elizabeth Stephens (c2VydiB8IHNlbWlub2xlY291bnR5ZmwgISBnb3Y=; 407-665-2457)

**The mapping component of this event is optional. For this part of the project, participants will use the "EDDMapS Pro" phone app, which should be downloaded prior to attending.

Also check out other Meetups in Altamonte Springs, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Altamonte Springs.