Name: Deep Creek Soil Study Eco-buggy Tour
Start: 2026-05-29T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-29T11:00:00-04:00
Location: Deep Creek Preserve

Hop on the eco-buggy for a tour of Deep Creek Preserve and learn about soil analysis and forest management!
About this Event

The Volusia County Explore Volusia program invites you to climb aboard the eco-buggy with soil expert David Griffis and Environmental Specialist Tommy Nordmann for a tour of Deep Creek Preserve. In addition to identifying plants and wildlife in the preserve, participants will learn how soil analysis informs decisions about land use and permitting. Participants will also discover how forests are restored and managed through various professionally accepted techniques, including prescribed burning.

** 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 GPS devices and phone apps will take you to the wrong location. Please confirm the meeting place and directions ahead of time. You can navigate to the exact location using this link: https://maps.apple.com/?ll=28.951442,-81.097185&q=Dropped%20Pin&t=h

ACTIVITY: The tour will take place on a hay-ride style, covered trailer with benches. There will be some easy, short walks.

RESERVATIONS: Required. Unless you have a confirmation email, you are not registered.

TICKETS: No printed ticket is necessary.

AGES: All ages are welcome.

ATTIRE: closed-toe shoes and 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 leader will let you know the condition of the trails prior to the start of the program.

WHAT TO BRING: water, sunscreen, and bug spray

FACILITIES: There is a port-a-let but no running water on site.

For more information, contact Tommy Nordmann at [email protected] or call (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.