# Event Details - **Event Name**: Understanding Invasives Hike - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 08:30 am – Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 10:30 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Explore Longleaf Pine Preserve and learn about some of the harmful invasive species found in Volusia County.About this EventThe Volusia County Explore Volusia program invites you to join Environmental Specialist Tommy Nordmann on a one-mile hike through Longleaf Pine Preserve and discover some of the invasive species found in Volusia County. Participants will learn about the negative effects invasive species have on native plants, animals, and ecosystems and how the land management team controls them.** Important note: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to complete a waiver. Waivers must be completed in full to participate in the program. Waivers can be downloaded at Explore Volusia and completed ahead of time.** Some map apps and GPS devices will take you to the incorrect location. Use the following link to direct you to Longleaf Pine Preserve: https://maps.apple.com/?ll=29.029036,-81.183482&q=Dropped%20Pin&t=hACTIVITY: This will be a moderate one-mile hike.RESERVATIONS: Required. Unless you have a confirmation email, you are not registered.TICKETS: No printed ticket is necessary.AGES: Ages eight and up are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.ATTIRE: closed-toe shoes that can get muddy and wet, comfortable clothing for the outdoors** Some of our trails have mud and/or standing water because they are located in wetland ecosystems and because of seasonal rains and high tides. We recommend you bring a pair of waterproof boots in addition to your regular hiking shoes if you don't want your shoes to get wet. Our hike leader will let you know the condition of the trails prior to the start of the hike.WHAT TO BRING: water, bug spray, sunscreenFACILITIES: There is a port-a-let on site but no running water.For more information, contact Tommy Nordmann at tnordmann@volusia.org or (386) 943-7081, ext. 21266.** Following the successful completion of your registration, you should receive a confirmation email, and two days prior to the program you will receive a reminder email. These emails are sent automatically by Eventbrite. If you do not receive them, please contact Tommy at the email address above. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/deland/understanding-invasives-hike/100001987064311847 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, trekking - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: DeLand - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: 3637 E New York Ave - **lat**: 29.02927210000001 - **long**: -81.1840641 - **full address**: 3637 E New York Ave, 3637 East New York Avenue, DeLand, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Understanding Invasives Hike - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/25efdfbe05e355316bdf4c6145688e7ead2d0a0c2b3e0061f5bb2f4893630d80-rimg-w1200-h600-dc34432f-gmir.jpg?v=1775912603 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Understanding Invasives Hike being held? - **A:** Understanding Invasives Hike takes place on Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 08:30 am to Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 10:30 am at 3637 E New York Ave, 3637 East New York Avenue, DeLand, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Understanding Invasives Hike? - **A:** Understanding Invasives Hike is organized by Green Volusia - Be Floridian Now. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Green Volusia - Be Floridian Now's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Green Volusia - Be Floridian Now a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. 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